WW1 Mercantile Marine War Medal to Frederick William Maurice Simpson
Missing its ribbon but otherwise in GVF+ condition and correctly impressed to Frederick W.M. Simpson. Born in Liverpool in 1876. Entitled to BWM.
Also he appears to have married overseas in Portugal between 1916 and 1920, search: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk
His MIC is here can be located at BT 351/1/128913. Copy of MIC to be provided with medal.
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WW2 Free Royal Netherlands Dutch Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign
In good condition and still attached to its battledress backing.
Part of the 21st Army group. Took part in the liberation of Holland. Post war the inscription NEDERLAND was replaced by JE MAINTIENDRAI, the motto of the House of Orange.
Cole p160 refers.
A183
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49th ( West Riding ) Infantry Division metal formation sign, as worn prior to 1939
Scarce large die-stamped white metal rose on screw post with brass securing nut with milled rim, maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 3.5cm in diameter including backing plate. Very good condition.
Coll
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WW2 - 37th Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery R.A. ( Tyne Electrical Engineers ) cloth formation sign
Yellow lighthouse embroidered on black felt. Served in France with BEF in 1940, Middle East 1942-43 . Circa 37mm tall. Scarce. Of Northumberland / North East interest.
A81.28
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WW2 Belgian Free Forces Army in United Kingdom gilded white metal Breast Pin Badge
A WW2 breast badge with the Belgian Lion surmounted by a crown to the top centre of furled scroll bearing the title, "Belgian Army in United Kingdom". Die struck, original pin but C clasp on fastening side is absent. Otherwise in good condition. Brass plated in colour to front, white metal to reverse. Condition reflected in price.
C23.2
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Somerset Light Infantry ( Prince Albert's ) Officer's Right Facing Large Pattern Collar Badge
A die cast bronze right facing collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. Sadly there is a fracture in one of the bugle strings to the top right of the "A" and the "P" looks to be detached from the left string, a bit fragile looking here. Otherwise in good condition. This badge is large and contradicts Mr Churchill's theory that such badges were all left facing and therefor... read more
10.00 GBP
WW2 Belgian Free Forces Army in United Kingdom White Metal Breast Pin Badge
A WW2 breast badge with the Belgian Lion surmounted by a crown to the top centre of furled scroll bearing the title, "Belgian Army in United Kingdom". Die cast and with original pin fitting and pin, fully functional. This looks to have been silver plated. In very good condition.
C23.2
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WW2 issue Embroidered Cloth Airborne Forces Pegasus Formation Sign
Removed from uniform, left facing, in good condition. 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions.
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Belgian Army Copper Cap Badge
A good die stamped copper example with two loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall.
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15.00 GBP
WW1 Brass Button Stick - Stamped NK 2727 - Norfolk Regiment
In good condition, maker marked Smith & Wright, Birmingham. Stamped NK 2727 which is believed to be the pre war number issued to a soldier serving with the Norfolk Regiment.
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30.00 GBP