1914 Star to Corps of Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps ( ASC ) - Alfred Watson
1914 Star with full length original silk ribbon correctly impressed with an unusual prefix to the Star as follows "CMT - 1829 Pte A. Watson, A.S.C." A rare medal to an army which was still pretty much horse drawn. Medal GVF.
Supplied with a copy of his MIC which confirms his entry into France with the BEF on 14th August 1914 and his entitlement to Mons Star Trio. Clasp and Ro... read more
WW2 War Raised Unit - 25th Dragoons Theatre Made Cast Bi-metal Cap Badge
Multi part riveted construction die cast cap badge with original short slider to reverse. Scarce to find Indian made version with slider, usually found on loops. Not one of the rubbish copies now to be found on a certain auction website. Circa 3.5cm tall. See BMBF for discussion on the scarcity of the slidered versions.
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WW2 War Raised Unit - 27th Lancers Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin
Bi-metal with original slider to reverse stamped Firmin London. No damage to the lances or lance pennons. Short strengthening bars fitted to lance pennons behind slider.
The Regiment was raised in December 1940 and took the elephant's head won by the 27th Light Dragoons in the Mahratta War of 1803. There were two patterns of this cap badge, one with the elephant's head in white m... read more
The Northamptonshire Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge
Second pattern castle ( standard pattern ) with original slider to reverse. Die struck badge with good sharp detail. Stiff, solid badge in very good condition. Circa 4.3cm tall.
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WW2 56th Independent Infantry Brigade Woven Formation Sign
An original embroidered cloth formation sign, right facing, cut to shape as was common practice. The Brigade was part of the 21st Army Group landing in Normandy on D-Day. Scarce.
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Royal Tank Regiment ( RTR ) Anodised Silver Collar Badge QEII issue
In good condition with single central lug to the reverse. Tank left facing.
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3.00 GBP
South African Infantry White Metal Badge
SWA Territorial Force Reaction Badge with two original screw posts and retaining nuts to reverse. Lion roaring with 'Semper Pugnans' scroll below, as worn 1979-1990. Some minor wear to finish on lions nose otherwise in very good condition.
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Pair of Company Sergeant Major / Colour Sergeant Brass Rank Crowns
Not an exact match, but reasonably good. Two original lugs to the reverse of each. Circa 2.7cm tall.
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Rare Signals Section King's Africa Rifles Officer's Gilt Cap Badge - Firmin London
In stunning condition with two original loops to the reverse (e.-w) and embossed to the reverse Firmin London. A rare badge. Circa 4.3cm tall. King's crown so pre 1953.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1789 refers.
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WW2 8th Armoured Brigade Printed Formation Sign
A really good WW2 printed example of the red / brown fox's mask on a yellow background. This Brigade fought with the Eighth Army in the Western Desert and later formed part of 21st.Army Group in North-West Europe and the occupation of Germany. Some paper / glue spots to reverse,removed from old album otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.
Cole p124 refers.