WW2 USA / Allied Forces Headquarter's (AFHQ) Woven Formation Sign

This USA made woven formation sign was worn by both American and British Staff attached to Allied Forces Headquarters. It has some age to it. In very good condition.

Approved for use in May 1943 and still worn when the HQ moved from Algiers to Caserta in Italy in July 1944 until the end of the war.

Davis, B.L. "US Army Cloth Insignia 1941 to Present" (Davis classif...  read more

Code: 66836

Multi-National Force & Observers (MFO) Egypt & Sinai Embroidered Patch Flash Formation Sign

An embroidered orange and white disc with black lettering, in unworn condition but with slight mark to the side of the letter L at the end of multi-national otherwise in very good condition. Circa 8cms in diameter.

The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping force overseeing the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The MFO generall...  read more

Code: 66926

WW2 Indian Army - Waziristan District Embroidered Formation Sign

A good WW2 embroidered example - two crossed Waziri Pathans daggers in white on a red square background, removed from uniform.

Waziristan is a mountainous region in northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan. It covers some 15,000 square kilometers and is mostly populated by ethnic Pashtuns. It is named after the Wazir tribe.

Cole p119

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Code: 56523

British Military Staff attached to the UK Ministry of Supply Formation Sign

A nicely embroidered example in unissued condition, bright colours and near mint. Later the Ministry of Defence Procurement Executive. This pattern worn 1947 - 1959.

BoBD (J Mills) p882 refers.

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Code: 66501

3rd Indian Armoured Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, a smaller 14th Army shield than that usually encountered on a bright yellow background. In good condition and scarce.

Formerly the 254th Indian Armoured Brigade, the renamed 3rd Indian Armoured Brigade was authorised to wear the 14th Army's sign from January 1946.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3786 - 3788 for other examples.

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Code: 67354

WW2 Southern Command Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) Printed Formation Sign

In very good unissued condition.

In 1939 regular troops reporting to Southern Command included 1st Armoured Division, based at Andover and also 8th Royal Tank Regiment.

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Code: 67218

Cold War 30th (Northumbrian) Printed Cloth Anti-Aircraft (AA) Brigade Royal Artillery Formation Designation Sign Flash Patch Badge

Removed from uniform, a bit grubby from wear but otherwise in good condition.

Raised in Sunderland, County Durham as a key part of the the 2nd and then 7th Anti-Aircraft Divisions. 1st pattern. A few good condition.


BoBD (Mills) No 5427 refers. Worn 1955 - 1960 only.

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Code: 67527

QVC / Victorian VRI Monogram Bronze Indian Staff Corps / Unattached List Cap Badge

A rare pre 1901 pattern badge, die struck in bronze with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.5 cms tall. UK made. Good sharp detail. Worn by staff / unattached list officers.

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Code: 68182

Indian Princely State Forces - First Cavalry Regiment of Baroda

An Indian made cast metal example with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. Looks light brass in colour but close a white metal finish.

Comm TeMo

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Code: 68185

WW1 Indian Princely State Forces (Jodhpur) - The Maharaja of Jodhpur 1st & 2nd Lancers Large Cast Brass NCO's Arm Badge - Battle Honour - Marwar

A large and impressive brass cast badge in the shape of a 'Cheel' (Kite) facing right with wings outstretched, perched on a scroll with the inscription 'MARWAR', the ancient name for the kingdom of Jodhpur. Three of three integral tombstone style fixings to the reverse. Circa 7.3cms tall. In good worn condition. It was worn on the upper right arm. Rare.

The Jodhpur Lancers w...  read more

Code: 68186