WW2 RAOC Royal Army Ordnance Corps Armament Artificers (Radio) & Radio Mechanics (Radio Location) Technician Trade Skills Proficiency Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge

In good unissued condition, all in red on blue rectangle. Scarce.

Edwards & Langley 103, but not in these colours & BoBD (Jon Mills) 1515 refers (in these colours but this example is woven not printed).

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Code: 67215

WW2 / Cold War TM Tank Mechanic Unofficial Woven White on Khaki Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, slight wear otherwise in good condition and scarce. Believed to stand for 'Tank Mechanic'.

Edward & Langley No 214 refers.

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Code: 67117

Trumpeters Proficiency Trade White Metal Arm Badge - Crossed Trumpets

A die cast pair of trumpets, with two original loops, thick brass backing plate and cotter pin. Usually found in brass or gliding metal but these have been nickel plated to give a white metal finish. Possibly civilian organisation, police or colonial. Or perhaps a British Army Yeomanry Regiment with silver insignia. Any information welcome. (Stock photo)

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Code: 67486

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on lincoln green felt circular disk, circa 4.5cms in diameter, with a black hessian backing (seom glue to reverse of this). In very good condition with some age to it. Came with a large Gurkha Rifles collection.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties...  read more

Code: 67983

British Army Proficiency Badge Embroidered Rifle - Marksman / First Class Shot

Single embroidered white on khaki SMLE rifle, 1931 dress regulations stated it was to be worn on the lower left sleeve and at an angle of 45 degrees, upwards and inwards. In unissued good condition.

Edwards & Langley p52 Fig 34E refers.

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Code: 67991

Lothian and Border Horse Diamante Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - Stunning

A fine quality rhodium plated brooch, profusely decorated with paste diamonds and with an enamel scroll, no damage to the enamel, all stones present. Superb condition, with original safety catch pin fitting.
Circa 28mm tall. Scarce.

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Code: 68414

Royal Princesses Visit to South Africa 1947 Gilt and Enamel Bar pin badge

Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret featured in side profile on pin badge souvenir. It is rare to find the two sisters depicted together in this way. Good condition and pin original and functional.

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Code: 52577

WW2 Medal Group Trio to Sapper J Taylor, Royal Engineers (RE) Wounded Dunkirk 1940

A good group of three medals, the 1939/45 star, Defence and 1939/45 War medal all awarded to 1871210 Sapper J Taylor of the 7th Field Coy (the shiny 7th) Royal Engineers. It comes with the original named and addressed box of issue (Huddersfield, Yorkshire address), medal issue slip and a photograph of Taylor in uniform. The medal issue slip confirms Taylors service number and forces war record...  read more

Code: 63037

WW2 Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR) Plastic Economy Issue Cap Badge

An economy plastic issue cap badge to the Royal Ulster Rifles. The RUR's 1st Battalion served with the 6th Airborne Division in North West Europe. This variation has an officially-applied silver paint finish and is in excellent condition with only minor warping / distortion and both original blades to the reverse.

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Code: 62264

WW1 4th Highland Light Infantry ( TF ) unit marked Brass Button Stick - Bodill Parker Birmingham

A scarce unit-marked Brass Button Stick in good condition with maker's details stamped on it Bodill Parker & Co. Limited Birmingham, with various regimental stamps and numbers including 4 HLI and Bute ( a town in Scotland).

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Code: 58934