WW2 Home Front - Home Guard Embroidered White on Khaki Cloth Shoulder Title
Removed from uniform, white canvas backing. In good overall condition.
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Cameronians Matched Pair of Theatre Made Embroidered Black on Khaki Drill (KD) Shoulder Title Slip Ons
The two regular battalions had become more close by WW2 but I understand that each still respectively referred to themselves as 'the Cameronians' (1st Bn - 26th Foot) and 'the Scottish Rifles' (2nd Bn - 90th Foot). This rivalry was so intense, the 2nd did not wear the title but the tartan patch. Both are in very good condition, a spot of glue to the reverse of each.
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WW2 Embroidered Matched Facing Pair 1st Pattern 49th ( West Riding ) Division Formation Signs - Iceland Force
Removed from uniform, a padded pair of facing white (these ones could do with a bath as they now look light brown) polar bears each on an iceberg against a black background. The padding is original battle dress material. 1st pattern with polar bear's head facing down. Worn from May 1940 onwards. 10th and 11th DLI amongst other units wore these. Possibly officers.
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Malay States Volunteer Regiment ( MSVR ) White Metal Glengarry / Cap Badge
A scarce white metal die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Four coronets to the centre of a crowned strap bearing the title. Worn 1921 - 1936. Circa 4.9cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. Small nick to rim at 4 0'clock otherwise near mint.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 758 refers.
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T / RE / London One Piece Brass Shoulder Title with Backing Plate
A one piece brass shoulder title as worn by the London Royal Engineer Territorials. With three original loops to the reverse and original brass backing plate with single cotter pin. Brass dull, could do with a light polish, otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1908 onwards by the 1st & 2nd Divisional Companies, the London Balloon Company, Telegraph / Signals Company and London Electrical E... read more
WW2 - UNRRA United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Agency Embroidered Cloth Paste Back Shoulder Title
UK made paste back title with embroidered white lettering on red felt. Some light marks otherwise in good condition. Scarce.
The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was an international relief agency, largely dominated by the United States but representing 44 nations. Founded in 1943, it became part of the United Nations in 1945, and it largely shut d... read more
Brecknockshire Battalion (South Wales Borderers Territorials) Facing Pair Officers OSD Bronze Collar Badges
A facing pair, from the front a reasonable match (some colour variation), but different lug configuration to the rear. (some twisting to lugs) In good overall condition. Worn circa 1908 - 1922.
in 1908 the South Wales Borderers were allocated a single Territorial Battalion, the Brecknockshire Battalion.
Churchill Nos 675 / 676 refer.
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Gloucestershire (Glosters) Regiment Other Ranks (Festubert pattern) Bimetal Back Badge
Die struck Bi-metal (or Festubert pattern) Other Ranks Back Badge with original slider. Nicely toned with sharp detail. This variety worn circa 1888 - 1914 and then reintroduced 1918 - 1935. Circa 3cm in diameter. See the Pagri version listed separately above.
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WW1 / WW2 Royal Artillery (RA) Officers Full Dress Gilt King's Crown Cap Badge - Blades
In very good condition, full size cap badge of two part construction with two original blades to the reverse. Mounted wheel (does not turn). King's crown. Worn circa 1902 - 1952. Gilt bright.
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Royal Artillery (RA) Officers OSD Bronze Queen's Crown Cap Badge - Blades
In good condition full size cap badge of two part construction with both original blades to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London below the blades. Mounted wheel (does not turn). QE2 crown. Worn circa 1952 onwards.
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