7th Duke of Edinburgh Own Gurkha Rifles white metal cap badge

A good quality voided die cast white metal example with two original square lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.4cm tall and 2.4cm wide.

B11.8  read more

Code: 57022

7th Duke of Edinburgh Own Gurkha Rifles head-dress badge

A good quality unvoided die cast white metal example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.4cm tall and 2.3cm wide.

A135.4  read more

Code: 56151

M in Wreath in AA Anodised Aluminium - Mortarman Proficiency Arm Badge

Not encountered very often, in gold coloured anodised, with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.4 cm across and although with some minor service wear obvious to the finish in good condition. Introduced 1957 for qualified mortar layers and worn on lower left sleeve.

Edwards & Langley No 91A refers (p85).

D80.6  read more

Code: 59391

MT (Motor Transport) Upswept Wings Embroidered Proficiency Arm Badge

In good unissued condition, white winged wheel below the letters MT (Motor or Mechanised Transport) on a khaki backing. The unofficial private purchase 'upswept' wing variety.

Edwards & Langley No 227 refers.

G34.1  read more

Code: 61955

WW2 Red Embroidered Wound Stripe on Khaki Panel - Authorised for wear by serving WW2 Army Personnel wounded in WW1 and other prior conflicts

In unissued condition with no moth or damage, a rare WW2 cloth item relating to service in earlier conflicts. The size of the stripe matches the WW1 wound stripes at circa 2 inches in length.

Mentioned but not illustrated in Badges on Battledress by Jon Mills on page 298. Only one could be worn irrespective of the number of wound stripes that the individual may have been enti...  read more

Code: 61973

WW2 / Cold War TM Tank Mechanic Unofficial Woven White on Khaki Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, slight wear otherwise in good condition and scarce. Believed to stand for 'Tank Mechanic'.

Edward & Langley No 214 refers.

Comm PaLi  read more

Code: 67117

East Africa - Tanganyika Police Frosted Silver Plated Officers Collar Badge

A scarce die cast pattern worn for a short period only, some minor twisting to original loops otherwise in good condition and scarce.

K47  read more

Code: 67552

WW1 Home Front Birmingham Special Constable Constabulary Police - 1916 Bronze Cap Badge

A large scarce bronze pin back badge with issue number BW293. In excellent condition.

Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales" (2nd Edn) p10 refers and Figure 1 therein shows this badge being worn as a Cap Badge during WW1.

K87.3  read more

Code: 68747

Blackpool Constabulary Police Chromed White Metal Badge - Kings Crown

A pre 1952 King's Crown chromed white metal die struck example with two imperial thread screw posts with retaining nuts to reverse. These appear to be the original fittings, perhaps worn on a shoulder belt plate or pouch rather than a helmet. Sold as seen.

Comm DaMc (574)  read more

Code: 68769

Girls Venture Corps Chrome and Enamel Pin Cap / Breast Brooch Badge

In very good condition with no damage to enamel, with original and functional pin fitting. This example made from chrome with coloured enamels was worn as a cap/hat badge. It is a big badge measuring circa 62mm wide.

The girls venture corps was formed in 1964 following a merger between the GTC (girls training corps) and the WJAC (womens' junior air corps). Air Cadets was add...  read more

Code: 66935