WW1 - WRAF ( Womens Royal Air Force ) 1918 First issue Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title

A rare embroidered white on black first issue (1918) shoulder title, " W.R.A.F." Disbanded 1922. In very good condition for age, hessian backed.

E27.6  read more

Code: 59831

WW2 Pattern Royal Air Force ( RAF) Cap Badge

A King's Crown die struck cap badge with two original loops and cotter pin to reverse. Some minor twisting to lugs and slight traces of verdigris to one loop otherwise in lovely condition with good detail.

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Code: 59830

WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF) Matched Facing Pair of Sergeants Chevrons - stamped 1943

Note the chevrons travel in different directions so facing as well as matched. Each of three chevrons rank insignia embroidered on a canvas material with issue stamps for 1943 to the reverse, one more legible than the other. In very good condition.

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Code: 59829

WW2 War Raised Cavalry Regiment - 27th Lancers Officers Gilt Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 33mm wide. This is smaller than the other ranks pattern by 2mm in width and better made and of a thicker metal quality. See figure 104 in Hostilities Only by Peter Seaman for confirmation. Westlake No 194 refers but the latter does not differentiate between the OR and Officer patterns.

E38.1  read more

Code: 59827

Officer and an Other Ranks Pattern Royal Tank Corps ( RTC ) Brass Shoulder Titles, one not in Westlake

Smaller pattern not mentioned in Westlake but is gilt and with two original loops to the reverse. Officer issue. Circa 34mm wide and 13m tall. Not shown or mentioned in Westlake.

The larger other ranks brass pattern which accompanies the above is a bit grubby but will clean up, and has two original square lugs to the reverse. Circa 40mm wide and 19mm tall. Westlake ...  read more

Code: 59826

12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81

An original die-stamped brass example, with only minor signs of service wear but the key to the top of the central tower appears to have been professionally re-applied at some point. Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Original yellow bras...  read more

Code: 59817

The Royal Welsh Regiment Pair of Officer's Metal Cap Badges

OSD and Bi Metal (chromed), the latter maker marked F&S (Firmin). In very good condition.

D80.3  read more

Code: 59809

General Service Bronzed Collar Badge

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

D80.3  read more

Code: 59808

WW2 Friends Ambulance Unit (FAU) - China Convoy - Enamel Lapel Badge

Circa 25mm in diameter, with no damage to the enamel. Chinese characters to bottom of front circle. Stamped A111 to reverse. Original pin fitting.

A rare find, this is an enamel lapel badge to the Chinese section of the Friends Ambulance Unit. Only some 460 members served in the China Convoy over the five years of WW2, in a remarkable range of medical and civilian...  read more

Code: 59811

Indian Army - Scarce Officer's Pagri Headdress Badge Kolar Gold Fields Battalion, AFI Indian Army, pre 1947

A scarce solid cast officer's style construction pagri badge with a gilt finish with original pin fixings and pin, which are fully functional. The badge is a crossed pickaxe and hammer in circle superscribed "Kolar Gold Fields Bn", all surmounted by a crown (Cox's book p2723 refers). Some wear to gilt finish but overall in very good condition. Circa 4.8cm tall.

The Kolar Go...  read more

Code: 59812