WW2 Commando Special Forces Combined Operations Embroidered Formation Designation Sign Flash
Removed from uniform, a bit grubby with ragged edge and with some minor holes to top left quadrant otherwise in reasonably good condition.
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WW1 Leeds / W. York One Piece Brass Shoulder Title - Kitcheners "Leeds Pals"
An original version of this sadly now much copied shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
Worn by the 15th and 17th (1st Leeds and 2nd Leeds) (Service Battalions) of the West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).
Westlake No 887 refers.
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1/1st Cheshire Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title with Backing Plate
Westlake No 234 refers (but this one with the T shaped as a '1'). Complete with its original backing plate and cotter pins. WW1 era modification for the front line regiment.
TF units were split in August and September 1914 into 1st Line (liable for overseas service) and 2nd Line (home service for those unable or unwilling to serve overseas) units. Later, a 3rd Line was formed... read more
The Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (2nd Foot) Other Ranks Larger Pattern Brass Cap Badge
This pattern was introduced with the change of title and was worn from 1920 onwards until a smaller pattern of this design was introduced towards the end of WW2. In good condition with original slider. It has some polishing from service wear and is possibly lacquered, but an attractive badge overall.
The final photo shows this badge against the earlier pattern and listed for sale... read more
Kings (Liverpool) Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge
A pleasing example with original slider and five / braising sweat holes to the reverse. This pattern worn from 1926. This is not the smaller beret pattern.
K&K 1974 refers.
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Boer War Vintage Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Embroidered White on Scarlet Felt Cloth Shoulder Title / Pagri Badge
Scarce early pre WW1 pattern white on red embroidered shoulder title / foreign service helmet pagri badge as worn during the Boer War, hessian backed and with " W. D. / 5 " stamp in black ink to the reverse. The title " Middlesex " on a scarlet ground. Circa 9 x 7.5 cms. Colour bright, some slight moth grazes and a few nips to edges otherwise in very good condition.
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WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Pte William Howard - An Old Contemptible, Durham Light Infantry (DLI) / Welsh Regiment / 18th Yorks - In original numbered box of issue
SWB officially impressed B255885 awarded to William Howard, who was entitled to a Mons Star Trio. Rare to find with original box of issue. Also a rare survivor who served all through the war until early 1919.
An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In very good condition, dark ... read more
75.00 GBP
WW1 Full Set of Embroidered Overseas Service Chevrons 1914 - 1918
A good clean set of 1 red (for 1914) and 4 blue chevrons on khaki backing representing five years service overseas, making the recipient an old contemptible who survived through to the end of the war. Removed from uniform, a bit more sun faded than the one previously sold and brighter to reverse as one would expect, but in very good condition for age and scarce.
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1914 Mons Star Old Contemptibles Association Patron Enamel and Hallmarked Silver Lapel Badge
A small and attractive enamel and hallmarked silver buttonhole lapel badge for a Patron of the Old Contemptibles Association. Enamel in good undamaged condition. Maker marked Toy & Co Ltd London (under the horseshoe fitting) and also T & Co to reverse and hallmarked silver stamps for London 1932 (date letter R). Circa 19mm in diameter and in very good condition. Scarce.
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55.00 GBP
The Household Cavalry Gold AA Anodised Aluminium Forage Cap Badge - Timings
Early Timings made badge, some service wear to finish and some rippling from wear, in reasonable condition. Slider correctly marked H.W. Timings Ltd, B'ham. Scarce.
K&K Vol2 No 1884 refers.
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