Post WW1 Commemorative Sepia Photo of Tombstone to a Soldier of the 9th Battalion The Royal Scots
A photo of a grave stone in an unidentified Tweedmouth church graveyard (although I beleive they were methodists) commemorating Norman Elliot of the 2nd Royal Scots who fell in France aged 19 on the 12th October 1918 and who was interred at Philosophe Military Cemetery (in Pas de Calais, France). So this soldier has two headstones, this one and the one in the CWGC British Military Cemetery in ... read more
12.00 GBP
WW1 Canada - 3rd Canadian Pioneers (formerly 48th Battalion CEF) Bronzed Cap Badge
Die-stamped, bronzed coat of arms resting in Maple sprays. Two original loops. In very good condition. Circa 4.1cms tall. Scarce.
Comm BoHa (252)
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T / 21 / London 21st Battalion the London Regiment (1st Surrey Rifles) Blackened Brass One Piece Shoulder Title
In good condition with three original loops (some nipping to these). Some very minor wear to black painted finish. Worn from 1908 - 1935.
Westlake No 1548 refers.
Comm BoHa (242)
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Malay Command Printed Cloth Formation - as worn by Commonwealth Troops
Left facing, a yellow Malayan kris picked out in black on a maroon rectangle. In good unissued condition.
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WW2 61st Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign Badge
Removed from uniform, worn between 1939 and 1945. UK based, a second line Territorial Army Division, it spent a considerable time in Northern Ireland, and acted mainly as a training and drafting Division. In good overall condition.
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WW2 - 14th Army Bullion Embroidered Formation Sign Desigation Flash
Locally made to a good standard in bullion as typically worn by officers. The roman numerals "XIV" on a black bar and pierced by a sword on a red (now mainly pink from sun fade) shield. I particularly like the red thread detail picking out the hilt on this example. Circa 6cm tall. Hessian backed. Has some age to it.
The exploits of the men of 14th Army are legendary, figh... read more
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WW2 - 14th Army Printed Formation Sign Desigation Flash
A scarce printed pattern narrower than he woven example usually encountered. The roman numerals "XIV" on a black bar and pierced by a sword on a red shield. It has been printed and the background is buff (not yellow, so do not get too excited, it is not a 3rd Indian Armour example). Circa 6.2cm tall and 5cm wide. Removed from uniform, sewn to a jungle green backing. In good condition.
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WW2 Royal Artillery 1st Division Felt Formation Sign
A white triangle representing the 1st Division sewn on top of an equally blue and red diamond. Cole states this formation sign was often improvised out of ordnance stores, as appears to be the case of the one for sale here.
the 1st Division fought with great distinction at Dunkirk with the BEF, North Africa in 1942 and then Italy.
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Northern Ireland District 3rd Pattern Printed Formation Signs, Kings Crown & QEII issues
Both 3rd patterns, an unissued King's crown calico printers pattern as worn in WW2 and the post 1952 embroidered version with a Queen's crown, the latter in poor overall condition with some damage to the shield's yellow threads.
Davis No 137 refers (he describes the king's crown version of this as being Fairly Scarce - Rare).
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WW2 South Wales District (Western Command) Calico Printed Formation Sign
Worn in facing pairs, this one with the red dragon facing to the right. Removed from uniform. In good condition although looks like it has been pinned at some time to a board with a drawing pin just above the dragon's head. HQ at Abergavenny. Of Welsh interest.
Cole p100 refers.
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