"The Mad Recce" by Frank Knappett (1984) - The story of the 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry (Armoured Car Reconnaissance Regiment during WW2)
A paper back book signed by the author in reasonable read second hand condition, 133pp, some black and white photos also. This records one man's story of two major campaigns, the Western Desert and the Second Front with this Yeomanry unit attached to the 51st Highland Division. A good tight clean copy with wear and some creasing to covers otherwise no damage or annotations. Scarce book.
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WW2 51st Highland Division Matched Pair of Embroidered Formation Signs
Removed from uniform, a fine pair of early paste back style embroidered formation signs. In very good condition. Colours bright, no moth. Colour and size are the same, just my poor photography!
Fought as part of the BEF in 1940, the Middle East and Sicily as part of the 8th Army and in June 1944 in the Normandy beachhead and throughout the rest the campaign in North West Europ... read more
WW2 Devon Army Cadet Force (ACF) Printed Formation Sign Flash Designation
Removed from uniform, in very good condition. Scarce.
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WW2 East Lancashire Regiment Woven Black on Khaki Slip-on Shoulder Slide
In good condition with original retaining straps.
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Royal Norfolk Regiment Officers Silvered Beret Badge
An officer's unmarked silver or silver plated beret badge with two long loops to the reverse. The figure of Britannia with trident and laurel branch. Worn 1950 to 1958.
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V /3 / Hants (3rd Volunteer Battalion) Hampshire Regiment One piece Bronzed Shoulder Title
In good worn condition with three original loops to the reverse. Possibly gilt at one point but polished back.
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WW1 Coldstream Guards Officers Silver and Enamel Forage Cap Badge Star Converted to a Sweetheart Brooch - 1917 dated
It is difficult to age these stars other than by hallmarks or look and feel but here we have one which confirms it is an early issue given it is engraved 1917 to the reverse. The loops have been professionally removed and replaced with a pin and clasp, which is fully functional. The engraving to the reverse in a small flowing script reads "From Tom to Hannah, Xmas 1917".
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WW1 Royal Newfoundland Regiment Officer's Collar Badge
Scarce yellow brass king's crown cap collar badge with two original loops and makers details for Scully Montreal to the reverse of antlers on either side of the crown (this is hard to read as with a lot of Scully marked badges). A stag's head in profile surmounted by the crown above a furled scroll bearing the title, " Newfoundland".
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Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service Arm Badge
A worn example with nicely curved backing plate and cotter pin. Two original loops, bent over for comfort when being worn. This one has the slight central die flaw that runs vertically down the centre of the mine as found on some original examples. The copies, of which there are many, have a diagonal flaw line running from the top left to bottom right of the badge. A few spots of verdigris ... read more