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

Code: 58828

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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Code: 58823

WW1 The Suffolk Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal badge, with original slider, in good condition.

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Code: 58821

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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Code: 58817

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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Code: 58815

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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Code: 58814

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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Code: 58809

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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Code: 58808

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.
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Code: 58803

WW2 - 27th Armoured Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign

Woven cloth formation sign of a golden seahorse on blue felt shield. This Brigade saw much action in the D-Day landings, landing on D-Day as part of the 3rd Division. Rest of the 27th Armoured supported the follow up attacks at Caen. The badge designed by Captain Tony Farrell, 44 RTR. Disbanded 30th July 1944. In very good condition with no moth or repairs.

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Code: 58802