WW1 Special Constable Northumberland Constabulary Police Metal Duty Arm Badge

whilst on duty, specials wore a brassard on their arm with a duty badge. The badge was made of cast aluminium, roughly circular with a loop at each side for the belt, it is curved to the shape of the arm and the lettering is picked out in a shiny metal "Special Constable" around the sides of the officer's number, in this case E/502, with the crest of the police force in question above, in this...  read more

Code: 68931

WW1 The Guards Sunderland (Durham) 1914 volunteer training corps VTC badge

A very rare original First World War period 'The Guards Sunderland 1914 badge'; large gilded brass shield inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel around a central recessed disc with the arms of Sunderland: an embossed brass lighthouse, the top tip depicting a sextant within a heraldic shield, surmounted by a ball on torse and horseshoe scroll below bearing the Latin motto 'Nil Desperan...  read more

Code: 68929

WW1 Canada - 53rd Overseas Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Browning Copper Cap Badge

Flat backed, with two replacement loops soldered to reverse. Circa 37mm tall. Small but matches to size of the cap badge as illustrated in Cox.

Cox No 356 refers.

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Code: 68610

Royal Malta Artillery Other Ranks Bi Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

A good scarce die stamped bi-metal example, worn circa 1902-53. Slider and strengthening bar and braising holes to the reverse. In great condition, some staining to reverse, does not detract.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 1355 refers.

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Code: 68611

WW1 / WW2 Jeweller Quality Patriotic Enamel and Gilt Lapel Brooch Pin Badge - King's Crown

A gorgeous little brooch of very fine quality, in unmarked gilt and silver with no damage to enamel. Rolling safety catch to fully functional and original pin fittings. Floral emblems of the nations to the centre, surrounded by the Garter Motto. King's crown so pre 1952. Circa 26mm tall. Fabulous item.

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Code: 68621

1st Armoured Division Printed Formation Sign - on press studs

Printed, with four press studs. Original. See photos for condition. Not faded. Possibly officer quality.

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Code: 68615

WW2 HQ 15th Army Group Woven Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

An unusual construction with a kind of soft felt finish. In unissued condition. Some

Davis No 2 refers (Davis considers this to be very rare)

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Code: 68616

Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Officer's Bullion Cloth Beret / Collar Badge

An attractive bullion badge with annotated ID to reverse. In superb condition with bright colours. Circa 3cm across.

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Code: 68617

Cold War 44th (Home Counties) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A yellow trident on a yellow edged red oval. Colours bright and in unissued / unfolded condition.

BoBD (Mills) No 5246 / Davis No 83 refers.

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Code: 68232

Southern Command (UK) Miscellaneous Units Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

In unissued condition. A rare formation sign in this interesting series. Colours bright. It is still unclear which units actually wore this!

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1102 refers.

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Code: 68047