56th London Armoured Division Embroidered 2nd Pattern Formation Sign
As worn by this post war Territorial Army Division from 1950 onwards. In embroidered felt with an extra layer of black backing material. In very good condition.
During the Second World War, 56th (London) Division adopted a black silhouette of Dick Whittington's cat on a red ground as its formation sign, leading to its nickname of the 'Black Cats'.
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WW1 / WW2 Canada Canadian General Service Maple Leaf Bronze Cap Badge - Roden Bros
A bronze die struck cap badge with two original flat connector style loops to the reverse and embossed Roden Bros and rather tantalizingly a date after it but only '19...' is visible. Circa 3.9cms tall and 3.7cms wide. In very good condition. From the link below this appears to be the Type 1 badge, used by CEF, but also issued to units in WW2.
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Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge, 1949 - 1953 - Gladman & Norman
King's crown die struck bi-metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse, maker marked (correct pattern in 3 lines) Gladman & Norman / Spencer Street / Birmingham 18. Scarce maker. This pattern worn from 1949 to 1954 only, when a Queen's crown pattern appeared
See
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/makers_marks/gladman_norman.htm
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Royal Welsh Fusiliers (RWF) Embroidered Cloth & Bullion Pagri Badge, circa 1920s
A gorgeous pagri badge, in excellent condition for age. Some glue traces to backing otherwise in fabulous condition for age. 5.1cms x 6.8cms. Circa Rare.
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The Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding) Regiment Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades
Die cast bronze with two original blades. There is signs of stress to the blades, one noticeably cracked at the bend so do not recommend opening these under any circumstances, otherwise in good condition. See my item 57582 for the associated collar badges.
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K.E.H. King Edwards Horse Large Pattern Brass Button
Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked Hobson & Son London. Some light polishing but overall in very good condition.
E32
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Devon Regiment Brass Other Ranks Shoulder Title
In good condition with two original loops to the reverse.
Westlake No 851 refers.
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The Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding) Regiment Officers OSD collars, matched facing pair
Very attractive matched facing pair of Officers Service Dress Collar Badges, in die cast bronze with three lugs to each. One lug to reverse squashed over but still functional, otherwise in very good condition.
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WW1 Army Service Corps ( ASC) GV Brass Cap Badge - Woodward
In very good worn condition with original slider to reverse, correct naming for manufacturer F.E.Woodward, B'ham (Birmingham) with the heavy crimp mark typical of this manufacturer.
See the following discussion about sliders and this manufacturer at:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78463
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RWF (Royal Welch Fusiliers) Other Ranks Resin Fur Cap Grenade Adapted for Pioneers Apron
A resin cast and solid workshop made full size grenade with loops for wear on the pioneers apron. The RWF were still wearing this badge on the pioneer's apron into the 1990s.
See also p10 of Issue 15 of the magazine series "Regiment - Royal Welch Fusiliers 1689 - 1996" (Aug/Sept 1996) for a colour photo of the Regimental Pioneers in full dress ceremonial and wearing this patte... read more