Poland (Polish Cavalry) - 2nd Rokitnianski Light Horse Regiment Officer's Enamel Cap Badge - Spinner maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warsaw

Pre 1939 issue, with original screw post and spinner, maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warszawa. Gilt bright and enamel undamaged and in excellent condition. Central device is a military hat, mounted on a cross with crossed lance pennons behind. Original pre war issue. Ex Professor Charles Thomas Collection.

This was a distinguished Polish cavalry unit, famous for its bravery, p...  read more

Code: 69523

Poland (Polish Infantry) - 34th Regiment Officer's Enamel Cap Badge - Spinner maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warsaw

Pre 1939 issue, with original screw post and spinner, maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warszawa. Gilt bright and enamel undamaged (except for a very small light graze / mark on the blue border on the bottom left arm of the cross (see photos) otherwise in very good condition. Central device is an eagle, mounted on a cross with laurel wreath and crossed swords behind. Original pre war issue. Ex Pr...  read more

Code: 69524

WW2 Royal Navy Quarter Gunners Rating Arm Badge, 3rd Class (Bullion)

WW2 Royal Navy Gunnery Quarter Ratings 3rd Class Trade Badge depicts a horizontal gun with a six-pointed star with Q below, embroidered in gold on dark blue wool. Some tarnish to Star and letter Q from service wear otherwise in good undamaged condition.

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Code: 69525

Blandford Colour Series - Army Badges and Insignia SINCE WW2 Book 1 / Volume 1 - Specialist Hardback Book - Guido Rosignoli

In reasonable second hand condition complete with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with colour illustrations, with explanatory notes for each item. Minor tear to jacket (see photos) and light foxing / discolouration to page ends otherwise a clean tight copy with no damaged pages or annotations. 218pp, indexed.

Covers armies of:

Great Britain
Poland
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Code: 69520

Blandford Colour Series - Army Badges and Insignia of WW2 Book 2/ Volume 2 - Specialist Hardback Book - Guido Rosignoli

In good second hand condition complete with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with colour illustrations, with explanatory notes for each item. Minor wear to jacket otherwise a good, clean tight copy with no damaged pages or annotations. 198pp. Indexed.

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Code: 69521

Blandford Colour Series - Army Badges and Insignia of WW2 (Book 1/ Volume 1) - Specialist Hardback Book - Guido Rosignoli

In second hand condition complete with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with colour illustrations, with explanatory notes for each item. Some damage to dust jacket at base of spine wear to jacket otherwise a clean, tight copy with no damaged pages or annotations. 228pp. Indexed.

This volume covers the WW2 army badges of:

Great Britain
Poland
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Code: 69522

Early Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked "P & S Firmin, 153 Strand, London" (this mark format was only used between 1835- 1849). In near mint condition. Stock photo as more than one available and all of equal quality. This button was worn from 1830 - 1843. Rare.

Ripley & Darmanin "Yeomanry Buttons 1830 - 2000" Fig 42 (pp13-14) refers.

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Code: 66447

Insignia Depot 82nd Airborne Division TRF Patch with Airborne Tab

Has been worn. Removed from uniform. Still has velcro backing. In good condition.

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Code: 69406

WW2 Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR) Plastic Economy Issue Cap Badge

An economy plastic issue cap badge to the Royal Ulster Rifles. The RUR's 1st Battalion served with the 6th Airborne Division in North West Europe. This variation has an officially-applied silver paint finish and is in excellent condition with only minor warping / distortion and both original blades to the reverse.

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Code: 62264

USA American United States Army Airborne Senior Parachutist Paratrooper Sterling Silver Breast Wings Badge

Die cast in sterling silver - The star is in the same die strike as the rest of the wing. Circa 4cms (1 1/2 inches) across in size. Maker marked on the reverse side with a logo and "G1", also marked "STERLING". There are two clutch back posts on the reverse side with pinch type of friction keepers. 1950s onwards.

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Code: 69367