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

Code: 52258

25.00 EUR

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This is a neat example of a Iocal Indian i.e British made parachute qualification wing. The first Indian Airborne formation was the 50 Independent Parachute Brigade raised on 29 October 1941 with 151 British, 152 Indian, and 153 Gurkha Parachute Battalions and other support units. Later, in March 1944, less the British battalion (which was transferred to Britain and renamed the 156th Para Bn a...  read more

Code: 52257

This is superb example of a - early variation - typical British made 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 a...  read more

Code: 52256

This is a great example of a (British made by Calico Printers) Canadian 2nd Corps formation patch. II Canadian Corps was a corps-level formation that, along with I (British) Corps (August 1, 1944, to April 1, 1945) and I Canadian Corps (April 6, 1943, to November 1943, and April 1, 1945, until the end of hostilities), comprised the First Canadian Army in Northwest Europe during World War II. II...  read more

Code: 52255

60.00 EUR

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A superb example of a copper-colored metal pin in the shape of a carved rampant Dutch lion above the motto: "Je Maintiendrai". The pin may be related to the "Spitfire Fund," the original name of the Prince Bernhard Fund, which was established in London on August 10, 1940, to raise money for the purchase of war material. It ended up in the Netherlands, where it was sometimes worn and displayed u...  read more

Code: 52254

25.00 EUR

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This is a neat examle of a nice - all brass standard issued all ranks - Reconnassiance Corps cap badge. The Reconnaissance Corps, or simply Recce Corps, was a Corps of the British Army, formed during the Second World War whose units provided the mobile spearhead of infantry divisions. It was formed from infantry brigade reconnaissance groups on 14 January 1941. All the brigade reconnaissance gr...  read more

Code: 52253

20.00 EUR

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This is a neat example of a very nice and not so often seen local made probably North African Parachute Regiment shoulder title. These embroided shoulder titles were introduced half way trough 1943. The title has a dark blue lettering on pale blue backing and is in a nicely condition. Difficult to find these days. Simply a nice example of a shought after shoulder title!  read more

Code: 52252

This is a great example of a (typical British made) RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps) shoulder title. The RCASC, along with the rest of the Army, underwent a rapid expansion as Canada mobilized for the Second World War. In addition to maintaining transport for the army on land, the RCASC also commanded and maintained a ship-borne freight and patrol company, the Pacific Command Water Tra...  read more

Code: 52251

20.00 EUR

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This is a perfect example of a embroided - with white backing - Number 2 Commando shoulder title.
No. 2 Commando was a battalion-sized British Commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The No. 2 Commando unit was reformed three times during the Second World War. The original No. 2 Commando, unlike the other commando units, was formed from volunteers from across the ...  read more

Code: 52250

285.00 EUR

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This is a perfect example of a - un-issued - printed K.S.L.I. (Kings Shropshire Light Infantry) shoulder title.  read more

Code: 52249

40.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a - left facing - regrettably single printed Combines Operation formation badge. The phrase "combined operations" was first introduced by the British War Office in World War II to denote multi-service activities, those that involved air, land or naval forces acting together, and coordinated by the Combined Operations Headquarters. The printed badge is in a good and in ...  read more

Code: 52248

65.00 EUR

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This is a superb example of a (difficult to find and sought after) plastic i.e economy Royal Artillery gun cap badge. A good and scarce example with a brass slider to the reverse. There are no markings visible to the back. A hard to find badge these days. Difficult to upgrade.  read more

Code: 52247

285.00 EUR

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This is a superb example of a not so often seen - British made - 49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment embroided shoulder title. The Regiment mobilized for active service on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Edmonton Regiment, CASF on 7 November 1940; and as the 1st Battalion, The Loyal Edmonton Regiment on 7 July 1943. On 22 December 1939, it embarked for Great Britain. "D...  read more

Code: 52246

165.00 EUR

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This is a neat example of a un-issued flat type British Army Flying qualification wing also known as 'Glider Pilot wing'. The wing was introduced in late 1942 for Staff Sergeants, first class pilots and Officer pilots. The wing has a large light blue wing on either side of a royal crest on black background. There are some variations known on a khaki background and in bullion. This example is a...  read more

Code: 52245

235.00 EUR

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This is a perfect example of a nice set of issued embroided Airborne arms-of-service strips aka a 'Airborne balkje'. These strips were introduced at the end of 1942 and were in use by a mix of Parachute and Glider trained soldiers of the 1st, 6th and the Canadian Airborne Troops till the end of 1944. There is a variation of types and makers of these Airborne strips. This set has a fine letterin...  read more

Code: 52244

135.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a British printed made Canadian 4th Armoured Division shoulder divisional sign. The 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division was created during World War II by the conversion of the 4th Canadian Infantry Division at the beginning of 1942 in Canada. The division proceeded overseas in 1942, with its two main convoys reaching the United Kingdom in August and October. The division...  read more

Code: 52243

55.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a - full matching set - mid war period white on black so called 'block type' lettering Commando shoulder titles. This type whas introduced around 1943 before the numbered Commando titles were issued. This one is in a perfect and un-issued condtion for its age.  read more

Code: 52242

90.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a nice shoulder title to the Glider Pilot Regiment. Introduced half way through the war with its typical British patse black mesh backing. The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European Theatre of World War II in support of Allied a...  read more

Code: 52241

95.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a - albeit regrettably single - curved Airborne shoulder title. These curved Airborne shoulder title were introduced at the beginning of the formation of Airborne Forces and were mainly worn by the units until they were issued with there own shoulder titles. Through out the war these curved Airborne titles were mainly worn by officers who were not attached to a specifi...  read more

Code: 52240

85.00 EUR

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This is a great example of a Polish 14th Armoured Brigade, Wielkopolska formation sign. The 14th Wielkopolska Armoured Brigade joined 2nd Polish Corps in the Italian Campaign during 1945.  read more

Code: 52239

65.00 EUR

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This is a nice little selection of British Army rank insignia.  read more

Code: 52238

55.00 EUR

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This is a great example of a difficult to find and sought after Canadian VIII Reconnaissance Regiment cap badge. The 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), commonly abbreviated to 8 Recce, VIII Recce or (within the British Army) 8 Canadian Recce, was the reconnaissance arm of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division during World War II. 8 Recce spent the first three years of its existen...  read more

Code: 52237

595.00 EUR

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This a fine example of a standard British made early war period 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 ...  read more

Code: 52236

90.00 EUR

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