Post WW2 - British Commonwealth (Occupation) Forces

Woven silk example of the yellow and red king's crown above the tri-part scroll, " British Forces Commonwealth ", removed from uniform. Worn by the British Indian, Australian and New Zealand Forces, (including the RAF) who made up the "Brindiv" occupation Force in Japan. Pre 1952.

Comm MaWi (49)  read more

Code: 69620

WW2 11 Eleven Corps Printed Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Patch Designation Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, slight stain to martello tower and edges now unfolded otherwise in good overall condition.

Davis No 53 refers (described by him as 'rare')

Comm MaWi (48)  read more

Code: 66575

WW2 Royal Navy - HMS Cap Tally

Removed from cap, some fading and evidence of having been stitched to the cap. In quite worn condition.

For security reasons during World War 2 all Royal Navy sailors and Wrens wore just H.M.S. (His Majesty's Ship) on their cap tally.

Comm MaWi (47)  read more

Code: 69618

Somersetshire Rifles (Vounteers) Large Pattern Black Horn Button

Circa 22m in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked "Jas Grove & Sons, Halesowen" (Birmingham) - a scarce maker. Some damage to a bugle string otherwise in good condition. Pre 1887.

E17.20  read more

Code: 60631

Pair of Staff General Officers Small Gilt Cap Buttons

Circa 16mm in diameter, fixed shanks. Not matching, one of better quality than the other in terms of gilt finish and manufacture, but an acceptable match if doing up your general's hat!

E17.18  read more

Code: 60634

Transjordan Frontier Force (TFF) Officers Silver Plated Large and Medium Pattern Buttons

A pair of flat silver plated buttons with fixed shanks, circa 23mm and 17.5mm respectively and both Firmin London made. In very good condition.

E17.15/16

On hold for DH  read more

Code: 60635

East Africa - Edwardian Uganda Protectorate Colonial Officer's Gilt Pattern Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Worn during reign of EDVII, 1901 - 1910. In very good condition. Scarce.

F30.1  read more

Code: 60734

RTR Royal Tank Regiment Officers Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button, Kings Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked C Pitt & Co London W1 Ltd. In very good condition. Pre 1952.

Coll.  read more

Code: 61002

Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry (NIY) Officers Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Armfield & Co Ltd, Birmingham. In good condition but with some light polishing to highpoints. Medium pattern button also available if of interest, please email.

Ripley No 412 refers.

G84.2(3)  read more

Code: 62430