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A attractive (1939-1945 period) Free Czechoslovakia Military Forces beret i.e cap badge

A attractive (1939-1945 period) Free Czechoslovakia Military Forces beret i.e cap badge

This is a neat attractive (1939-1945 period) Free Czechoslovakia Military Forces beret i.e cap badge.  read more

Code: 52169

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A trully superb - British made - Norwegian NORGE shoulder title

A trully superb - British made - Norwegian NORGE shoulder title

This is a neat example of a difficult to find (British made) Norwegian NORGE shoulder title. Members of No 5 Troop, No 10 Commando (I.A.) wore the title below the No.10 Commando on there right shoulder. Volunteers within the Royal Air Force wore a blue version of this shoulder title. These NORGE shoulder titles are difficult to find and this example is in a perfect and un-issued condition.  read more

Code: 52185

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A attractive - typical British made - USAAF (United States Army Air Force) so called 'Hap Arnold' shoulder patch

A attractive - typical British made - USAAF (United States Army Air Force) so called 'Hap Arnold' shoulder patch

This is a neat example of a - typical British made -USAAF (United States Army Air Force) so called 'Hap Arnold' shoulder patch. This U.S. Army Air Force patch is a winged star emblem embroidered in yellow, white, and red on a blue felt circle. It’s worn on the left shoulder of a uniform coat or shirt. Known as the “Hap Arnold emblem,” it was approved for wear in 1942. The U.S. Army Air Force (...  read more

Code: 52184

30.00 EUR

A attractive - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation sign

A attractive - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation sign

This is a superb example of a - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation badge. The Brigade was part of 21st Army Group and took part in the campaign in North West Europe, 1944-1945.  read more

Code: 52183

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A trully superb - and fully matching - set of Royal Marine Division divisional signs

A trully superb - and fully matching - set of Royal Marine Division divisional signs

This is a superb - and fully matching - set of Royal Marine Division divisional signs. In March 1941 a new Divisional sign was approved being a yellow trident on a red traingle. This set of Royal Marine Divisional signs are in a perfect un-issued condition.  read more

Code: 52182

25.00 EUR

A attractive 9th Armoured Division/1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade formation badge

A attractive 9th Armoured Division/1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade formation badge

This is a neat example of a - un-issued - 9th Armoured Division/1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade formation badge. The badge was originally that of 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, formed in the UK on 30 May 1940 in Eastern Command. The badge was transferred to 9th Armoured Division on its formation on 1 December 1940 under command of Major General M B Burrows, previously commander 1st Motor Machine ...  read more

Code: 52181

20.00 EUR

A attractive - albeit regrettably single - issued printed Oxf.& Bucks. (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) shoulder title

A attractive - albeit regrettably single - issued printed Oxf.& Bucks. (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) shoulder title

This is a good example of a - albeit regrettably single - issued printed Oxf.& Bucks. (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) shoulder title. The 2nd Battalion is famous for their actions during the coup-de-main at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy In June 1944. The title is in a good issued condition.  read more

Code: 52180

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A interessting - not so often seen - 2nd/7th Battalion flash for The Queen's Royal Regiment

A interessting - not so often seen - 2nd/7th Battalion flash for The Queen's Royal Regiment

This is a trully interesting (and not so often seen) flash for the 2nd/7th Battalion of The Queen's Royal Regiment (BoBD 623). The regiment raised a number of battalions and amongst them were the 2/5th, 2/6th, and 2/7th which were all 2nd Line Territorial Army battalions serving in the 35th Infantry Brigade of the 12th (Eastern) Infantry Division, a 2nd Line Territorial Army duplicate of the 44...  read more

Code: 52179

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A superb and difficult to find (British made) Norwegian Free Forces Haakon 7 NCO's capbadge

A superb and difficult to find (British made) Norwegian Free Forces Haakon 7 NCO's capbadge

This is a perfect example of a - typical British made - Norwegian Free Forces Haakon 7 NCO's capbadges. When Germany invaded Norway in 1940 as part of World War II, the royal family fled the country, and Haakon VII later spearheaded the Norwegian resistance in exile in the United Kingdom. H7 became one of several symbols used by the Norwegians to mark solidarity and loyalty to the King.
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Code: 52178

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Out of print book : Padre with the Para by Revd E.N.Downing

Out of print book : Padre with the Para by Revd E.N.Downing

This is a neat little book written by Revd E.N.Downing which was published in 1990. Revd Downing was a Chaplain to the 2nd Parachute Brigade and won a scholarship to Worcester College Oxford in 1929 where he discovered a talent for rowing. He went for ordination training at Westcott House, Cambridge in 1934, and was ordained in 1935, serving his title at Bristol ,St John the Evangelist. The boo...  read more

Code: 52177

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A attractive (typical Dutch made Brabant weave) Poland national shoulder title

A attractive (typical Dutch made Brabant weave) Poland national shoulder title

This is a perfect example of a so called Dutch made Brabant weave Poland national shoulder title. These 'Brabant weave' badges were made by the firm of Engelen & Evers. In 1944, the factory of Engelen & Evers was the only factory in the liberated south that could immediately restart its production. That is why English, Canadian and American units made use of it to let make there badges.  read more

Code: 52176

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A superb Commando and Special Service Brigades formation badge

A superb Commando and Special Service Brigades formation badge

I was lucky to find recently two identical and un-issued Commando Brigades & Special Service Brigades formation badges. This Commando Group dagger badge which it was agreed in January 1945 would replace the Combined Operations badge later that year. This embroided version is described in the November 1945 RM Dress Regulation as 'Badges, Arm, Embroided, Red Dagger. I can offer them for an attrac...  read more

Code: 52175

35.00 EUR

A superb (typical British made with a paste i.e glue backing) Guards Division arm badge

A superb (typical British made with a paste i.e glue backing) Guards Division arm badge

This is a perfect example of a (typical British made with a paste i.e glue backing) Guards Division arm badge. The sign represents the eye of vigilance, red and blue being the Household Brigade colours. The Division was formed in September 1941 under command of Maj. Gen. Sir Oliver Leese. The Division became part of 21 Army Group for the invasion of Europe. It landed in Normandy as part of Oper...  read more

Code: 52174

25.00 EUR

A attractive - albeit regrettably single - British Royal Navy Officer's CO (Combined Operations) - in bullion - formation badge

A attractive - albeit regrettably single - British Royal Navy Officer's CO (Combined Operations) - in bullion - formation badge

This is trully a perfect example of a - albeit regrettably single - British Royal Navy Officer's CO (Combined Operations) - in bullion - formation badge. This type (in bullion) thought to have been made locally for Officers operating with various Special Operations units in the Adriatic. Most likely hand embroided in gold bullion wire and in a good coindition.  read more

Code: 52173

90.00 EUR

A nice set of printed formation badges to XXX Corps (30th Corps)

A nice set of printed formation badges to XXX Corps (30th Corps)

This is a superb set of printed formation badges to XXX Corps. (30th Corps). The Corps was formed in Western Desert as part of 8th Army and fought against the Afrika Korps from Alamein to Tobruk. Returned to UK early in 1944 to join 21 Army Group for D-Day and 'Overlord', the invasion of Europe. After the war it became one of the Corps' Districts of BAOR covering Hanover with HQ at Nienburg. Th...  read more

Code: 52172

50.00 EUR

A superb (typical British made) Canadian 17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars embroided shoulder title and cap badge

A superb (typical British made) Canadian 17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars embroided shoulder title and cap badge

This is a fine example of a - typical British made - Canadian 17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars embroided shoulder title and cap badge. In 1939 upon the outbreak of World War II the Canadian Government proceeded to mobilise Active Militia units as such or to call upon them to furnish special components of the Canadian Army. The 17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars paid off their...  read more

Code: 52171

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A superb - un-issued British made - national free Czechoslovakia shoulder title

A superb - un-issued British made - national free Czechoslovakia shoulder title

This is a neat example of a nice an un-issued British made national free Czechoslovakia shoulder title. Czechoslovak exile units saw action on most of the major fronts of WW2 and generally performed very well. They earned the respect and admiration of other Allied nations and units and their sacrifices were crowned when they could return home to a free Czechoslovakia in 1945, though now as part...  read more

Code: 52170

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A superb - highly detailed - white metal Army Air Corps cap badge

A superb - highly detailed - white metal Army Air Corps cap badge

This is a good example of a iwhite metal Army Air Corps beret badge and mainly worn by members of the Glider Pilot Regiment. The AAC badge was also worn by the early members of the Parachute Regiment in North Africa. This example is in a good condition (except from the C in the badge see photo) and has two copper coloured lugs to the back and has never been cleaned. These badges are harder to f...  read more

Code: 52167

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A attractive - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation sign

A attractive - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation sign

This is a superb example of a - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation badge. The Brigade was part of 21st Army Group and took part in the campaign in North West Europe, 1944-1945.  read more

Code: 52166

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A nice - British made - Norwegian/NORGE shoulder title as intended to wear by Norwegian volunteers on there battle-dress blouse

A nice - British made - Norwegian/NORGE shoulder title as intended to wear by Norwegian volunteers on there battle-dress blouse

This is a neat example of a difficult to find (British made) Norwegian/NORGE shoulder title as intended to wear by all ranks of the Norwegain volunteers who were part of the Allied Army's in England during the war. Members of No 5 Troop, No 10 Commando (I.A.) wore the flag below the No.10 Commando on there right shoulder. Volunteers within the Royal Air Force wore a blue version of this shoulde...  read more

Code: 52165

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A attractive - British made - Canadian Provost Corps printed shoulder title

A attractive - British made - Canadian Provost Corps printed shoulder title

This is a attractive example of a - British made - Canadian Provost Corps printed shoulder title. In mid June 1940, the Canadian Provost Corps was officially born out of 1 Provost Company. For most of 1940, 1 Provost Company was stationed in England, but was involved in the battles during the fall of France. The Canadian Provost Corps Training Centre operated from November 1942 to May 1946, tra...  read more

Code: 52164

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A superb - full matching - set of (removed from uniform) printed Royal Artillery shoulder titles

A superb - full matching - set of (removed from uniform) printed Royal Artillery shoulder titles

This is a great example of a superb - full matching - set of (removed from uniform) printed Royal Artillery shoulder titles.  read more

Code: 52163

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A attractive (British made) 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade shoulder patch

A attractive (British made) 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade shoulder patch

This is a good example of a nice 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade (British made) printed shoulder patch. The 1 Canadian Army Tank Brigade, later known as 1 Canadian Armoured Brigade, was composed of the 11th, 12th and 14th Canadian Armoured Regiments and saw service in the Italian campaign and in north-west Europe during the Second World War. It was one of only two independent Canadian armoured br...  read more

Code: 52162

35.00 EUR

A superb - typical British made - United States Army SHEAF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) patch

A superb - typical British made - United States Army SHEAF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) patch

This is a grerat example of a - typical British made - United States Army SHEAF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) patch. Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force was the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in northwest Europe, from late 1943 until the end of World War II. US General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the commander in SHAEF throughout its existence.
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Code: 52161

45.00 EUR