The 7th/11th Hussars was a light cavalry regiment and later light armoured regiment and was formed in 1936 by the amalgamation of the 7th Hussars and the 11th Hussars from the Eastern Townships of Quebec. In July 1940, the 7th/11th Hussars contributed about half its officers and men to The Royal Rifles of Canada which fought in Hong Kong. From the elements not sent overseas, an armoured squadro...  read more

Code: 52344

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This is a great example of a attractive - late '30s early '40s - Grenadier Guards embroided shoulder title.  read more

Code: 52343

This is a perfect example of a (British made with paper backing) 1st Canadian Corps shoulder formation patch. As the Canadian forces in England continued to grow, a First Canadian Army was created in 1942 to oversee the growing list of formations, which came to include 5 divisions and 2 independent armoured brigades. When a 2nd Canadian Corps was created in early 1943, the Canadian Corps was re...  read more

Code: 52342

This is a perfect example of a un-issued British made Canadian Carleton York Regiment embroided (with white backing) shoulder title. The Carleton and York Regiment mobilized on 1 September 1939. It embarked for Britain on 9 December 1939. Lt.-Col. Ganong took it to England and had the distinction of heading the first Canadian battalion to set foot on English soil. After three and a half years, ...  read more

Code: 52341

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This is a superb example of a - British made - Officers Nederland cap badge in solid messing complete with two blades to the reverse.  read more

Code: 52340

This is a good example of a - British made - Norwegian Officers so called 'Luestolpe' cockade and button cap badge. There is no damage to the enemal on the lower part and this badge is in a good condition.  read more

Code: 52339

This is a neat example of a nice un-issued printed British made Canadian Lorne Scots shoulder title. The Lorne Scots was one of the first regiments to be mobilized in the Second World War but never served as a cohesive regiment. Instead, members of the Regiment were organized into defence platoons and attached to various brigade, division and army headquarters. Members of The Lorne Scots served...  read more

Code: 52338

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This is a neat example of a rare and difficult to find British made Canadian Legion Maple Leaf Shows shoulder title. The personel of the Canadian Legion put up shows and etc. for the troops behind enemy lines when the soldiers were on leave. This example is in a perfect and un-issued condition. Hard to find these days.  read more

Code: 52337

385.00 EUR

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This is a nice example of a red on black Number 3 Commando shoulder title introduced late 1944. No. 3 Commando was a battalion-sized Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1940 from volunteers for special service, it was the first such unit to carry the title of "Commando". Shortly afterwards the unit was involved in a largely unsuccessful raid upon...  read more

Code: 52336

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This is a nicely framed - nickel plated - Parachute Regiment beret badge (unfortunately missing its two brass lugs). The badge, beside missing its lugs is in a good condtion and is priced accordingly.  read more

Code: 52335

This is a good example of a nice and un-issued late war parachute qualification wing. The parachute qualification wing was introduced in early 1941 for everyone who had passed the Parachute Training school located at Ringway near Manchester Airport. These wings came in different shapes and sizes. The parachute qualification wing was issued after the soldier had qualified for them after 8 jumps....  read more

Code: 52325

75.00 EUR

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This is a great example of a superb - albeit regrettably single - early white on black embroided commando shoulder title (BoBD 2051). Worn in the early stage of forming the Commando units before the use of the numbered shoulder titles. A nice commando title in issued condition.  read more

Code: 52334

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This is a nice example of a British made The Royal Canadian Regiment shoulder title. When war was declared on September 10, the RCR had already been allocated to the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade, a formation made up entirely of Ontario units. Moving to the United Kingdom in December 1939 as a component of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, the RCR saw hard training for almost four years. On 1...  read more

Code: 52333

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This is a good example of a - so called Brabant weef - Dutch Volunteer star (ster). The "volunteer star" within the Princess Irene Brigade was a special award or designation for men (and possibly women) who volunteered for this Dutch military unit during WWII, often in England or South Africa, with a star as a symbol on their uniform, distinguishing them from conscripts. This example is in a pe...  read more

Code: 52332

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This is a good example of a - albeit regrettably single - un-issued embroided 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 un-issued condition and has the well known black gauze backing.  read more

Code: 52331

This is a superb example of a - British made - Canadian The Calgary Regiment shoulder title. When the Canadian Armoured Corps was created, the Calgary Regiment lost its status as an infantry regiment and transferred to the new corps. A reserve regiment remained in Calgary. The regiment was composed of 400 members of the reserve battalion, drawing also from reinforcement personnel from the Seafo...  read more

Code: 52329

40.00 EUR

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This is a perfect example of a attractive Free French Parachute unit (British cut down badge) beret badge.  read more

Code: 52328

This is a perfect example of a unusual - never seen before - British printed Canadian Forest Corps triangle shoulder patch. In the '20 disbanded Forestry Corps was reinstated for service in the Second World War. They were deployed first to England, later cutting trees in Scotland and France.7 The CFC in World War II were only provided basic training and not expected to be in combat roles. This ...  read more

Code: 52327

This is a text book example of a - full matching set -British made embroided Canadian Three Rivers Regiment shoulder titles. The regiment mobilized as The Three Rivers Regiment (Tank), CASF, for active service on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as The Three Rivers Regiment (Tank), CAC, CASF, on 13 August 1940. It was converted to armour on 23 November 1940, and to an army tank battalion o...  read more

Code: 52326

115.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a typical British made Governor General's Horse Guards Canada shoulder title. Details from the regiment were called out on service on 26 August 1939 and on active service on 1 September 1939 as The Governor General's Horse Guards, CASF for local protection duties. Those details called out on active service disbanded on 31 December 1940. Subsequently, the regiment mobi...  read more

Code: 52330

45.00 EUR

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