The Aftermath of the Disaster at Dieppe (Operation Jubilee), France 19th August 1942
A set of nine large format black and white sepia photographs, each circa 10 by 8 inches on glossy photographic paper, which are blown up copies of the originals so there is some loss of detail, but they are quite old and very evocative. Clearly taken by the Germans immediately after the battle. They show the carnage of the failed raid, stranded landing craft, knocked out Canadian Churchill ta... read more
1st VB (Bury) Lancashire Fusiliers White Metal Grenade
A very good example with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Worn 1887 - 1914.
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Post WW2 - Control Commission Germany Large Bronzed Cap Badge
A large cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.6cm across. In good condition.
After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a control commission was set up to support the Military Government. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role of " Local Government ". it was responsible for public safety and Health, Transport,... read more
Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers REME AA Anodised Staybrite Facing Pair Collar Badges, QEII issue
In generally good condition, facing, near match.
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1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Blackened Brass Small Pattern Cap Badge
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WW2 - 11th City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Pair of Matched Woven Felt Cloth Shoulder Titles
Removed from uniform, as worn on battledress even when part of the Royal Artillery from 1941 onwards.
BoBD (Jon Mills) No 766 refers.
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Manchester Regiment Regimental Flash Designation Formation Sign
Unissued but folded over for wear. A bit gruby but scarce.
As confirmed in BoBD (jon Mills) No 589 but not in the form of an arm of service stripe but as a larger piece of regimental ribbon. Yellow to left as facing the view.
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Monmouthshire (Wales) ACF Army Cade Force District Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign
An early looking badge in very good unissued condition as worn by Welsh cadets in this historic town.
Not to be confused with the WW1 patch to the 11th Battalion South Wales Borderers, which was of a similar design. However, I suppose it could fill a gap as looks quite similar.
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Indian Auxiliary Army - The Scots Company Bombay Volunteer Rifles White Metal Glengarry badge - Gaunt Tablet
A lovely heavy quality white metal Glengarry badge, based on the design of the London Scottish, but as issued for the Scottish Company of the Bombay Volunteer Rifles. A WW1 period badge, worn 1914 - 1922.. With two original loops to the reverse and a thin maker's tablet JR Gaunt London to the reverse. Circa 5.5cm tall. Rare.
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Scarce Indian Army ( Auxiliary Force ) - Chota Nagpur Regiment Officers Plated Cap Badge - Double Blades, pre 1947
An attractive officer's cap badge in very good condition with sharp detail, and original four tabs to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3cm wide. Scarce in this condition. See also an officer's button to this regiment listed elsewhere on the site (item 54705). Worn circa 1917 - 1947.
They were Light Horse between 1910 to 1917 and a very small unit then numbering only 266 Europeans,... read more