A standard wartime capbadge to the Parachute Regiment
This is a neat example of standard wartime Parachute Regiment beret badge. Heavy quality white metal. in a good and nice condition. read more
A nice and neat set of British made printed badges to the Canadian Calgary Regiment
This is a nice and good set of British made printed badges to the Canadian Calgary Regiment and 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade. 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 f... read more
A nice and un-issued hand embroided Devonshire Regiment shoulder title
This is a perfect example of a nice and un-issued hand embroided Devonshire Regiment shoulder title. The Devonshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army which served under various titles and served in many wars and conflicts from 1685 to 1958, such as the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. In 1958 the regiment was amalgamated with the Dorset Regiment to ... read more
A neat example of a nice white on red embroided A.&S.H. (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) shoulder title
This is a neat un-issued example of a nice white on red embroided A.&S.H. (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) shoulder title. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1881 until amalgamation into the Royal Regiment of Scotland on 28 March 2006. The 1st Battalion fought in the Western Desert Campaign, Cre... read more
A nice and issued embroided Devonshire Regiment shoulder title
This is a good example of a un-issued and nice embroided shoulder title to the Devonshire Regiment. The Devonshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army which served under various titles and served in many wars and conflicts from 1685 to 1958, such as the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. In 1958 the regiment was amalgamated with the Dorset Regiment to f... read more
A nice little set of three World War one era cap badges with some information about the original owner
I was lucky enough to find these three World War one badge a couple of months ago on a local booth fair. The badge are pinned to a piece of paper with a safety pin. The badges are to the following Regiments :
* Northumerland Fusiliers, Pte J.R.Douglas No.2794 B.Coy 7th Battalion.
* The Lancashire Fusiliers, Pte L.Howarth B.Coy 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers Depot Bury.
90.00 EUR
A nice and difficult to find '20 or '30 era London Irish cloth shulder title
This is a nice example of a nice and difficult to find '20 or '30 era London Irish cloth shulder title. The London Irish Rifles (LIR) was a volunteer rifle regiment of the British Army with a distinguished history, and now forms 'HQ Company' (London Irish Rifles) of the London Regiment and is part of the Army Reserve. This nice example is in a perfect and un-issued condition. read more
45.00 EUR
A nice late '30 early '40 Welsh Guards embroided shoulder title
This a is good example of a nice late '30 early'40 Welsh Guards embroided shoulder title. The Welsh Guards were increased to three battalions during the Second World War. The 1st Battalion fought valiantly in all the campaigns of the North-West European Theatre. The 2nd Battalion, part of the 20th Independent Infantry Brigade (Guards), fought briefly in Boulogne, France, in late May 194... read more
A nicely un-issued British made embroided Airborne strip
This is a perfect example of a embroided Airborne arms-of-service strip 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 example has a fine lettering and ha... read more
A nice Dutch made early post war so called 'Hoornse slag' Dutch Special Forces Commando troepen beret badge
This is a good example of a difficult to find early post war Dutch made a so called "Hoornse slag' Dutch Commando troops beret badge. This badge is made in the early '50s by the Hoornse Metaalwaren fabriek and are difficult to find. Every Hoornse slag can be recognized by its typical loops. From the start of the production of beret emblems for the Koninklijke Landmacht we see various different ... read more
A nice example of a British made Canadian The Lincoln and Welland Regiment embroided shoulder title
A nice example of a British made Canadian The Lincoln and Welland Regiment embroided shoulder title. The Lincoln and Welland Regiment originated in St. Catharines, Ontario on 18 March 1863 as The 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada. It was redesignated as the 19th "Lincoln Battalion of Infantry" on 28 September 1866; as the 19th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry on 1 ... read more
A printed British made 1st Infantry Division RCCS (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals) divisional patch
This is a good example of a printed British made 1st Infantry Division Royal Canadian Corps of Signals divisional sign. This example is in a good un-issued condition with some minor glue remnats to the back. On the back there is also a small piece of its black backing missing. The patch is priced accordingly. read more
A nice and difficult to find 1st Canadian Infantry Division CCS (Canadian Chaplain Service) Divisional patch
This is a nice and difficult to find 1st Canadian Infantry Division CCS (Canadian Chaplain Service) Divisional patch. At the outbreak of hostilities between the British Commonwealth and Hitler’s Germany, the Canadian Military was scrambling to rebuild itself from the interwar era of complacency and neglect. There was no chaplain service and as reactivated units were being rushed to Euro... read more
A nice example of a typical British private purchase i.e taylor made The Royal Regiment of Canada shoulder title
This is a neat example of a wartime British made shoulder title to the Royal Regiment of Canada. The regiment mobilized The Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF, for active service on 1 September 1939. It embarked for garrison duty in Iceland with "Z" Force on 10 June 1940, and on 31 October 1940 it was transferred to Great Britain. It was redesignated the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of... read more
A nice litte set of badges to The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
This is a little set of badges to The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army traditionally raised in the English county of Kent and garrisoned at Canterbury. It had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, being third in order... read more
A nice wartime British made Dutch Free Forces arm i.e formation lion
This is a neat example of a nice wartime British made Dutch Free Forces arm i.e formation lion. The lion was worn by all members of the Netherlands Army (Allied forces) what was later renamed as the Royal Netherlands Brigade. The Brigade was part of 21st Army Group and took part in the liberation of Western Europe and the Netherlands. The badge worn by all Netherlands troops on the left... read more
A nice pair of early ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) shoulder patches i.e slip ons
This is a good example of a nice pair of early ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) shoulder patches i.e slip ons. The Auxiliary Territorial Service was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps. This matchi... read more
A good example of a difficult to find embroided RAChD (Royal Army Chaplains Department) shoulder title
This is a neat example of a difficult to find embroided shoulder title to the Royal Army Chaplains Department. The Army Chaplains' Department (AChD) was formed by Royal Warrant of 23 September 1796. Previously chaplains had been part of individual regiments, but not on the central establishment. Only Anglican chaplains were recruited until 1827, when Presbyterians were recognised. Roman... read more
A nicely Dutch made 1944-1945 so called Brabant weef volunteer star
This is a good example of a nicely Dutch made 1944-1945 so called Brabant weef volunteer star. This Dutch production (Brabant weave) was worn on the battle dress on the lower arm. The badge was determined on September 19, 1940 and expired on January 30, 1950. It was worn by voluntarily serving soldiers below the rank of officer. This example is in a perfect un-issued condition. read more
A nice un-issued British made 1st Canadian Corps RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps) shoulder patch
This is a nice example of a good un-issued British made 1st Canadian Corps RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps) shoulder patch. 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... read more
A original not so often seen full 1930’s Howard razor blade counter display
This is a perfect example of a near mint condition shop counter point-of-purchase display box from the 1930’s for Howard razor blades. There are 20x boxes of blades held within the unit – each box holding 5x individually wrapped unused razor blades. A rare piece of new-old stock. Hard to upgrade. read more
A nice British made Canadian Hastings&Prince Edward Regiment shoulder title
This is a good example of a nicely British made Canadian Hastings&Prince Edward Regiment shoulder title. The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, mobilized for active service on 1 September 1939 and was redesignated the 1st Battalion, The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, on 7 November 1940. The unit embarked for Great Britain on 22 December 1939, and on 13 June 1940 it went to Franc... read more
A nice little lot of three orginal well known so called 'Arnhem' photographs
This is a need little lot of three orginal well known so called 'Arnhem' black and white photographs. These photographs in the lot were printed at the end of the war or just post war.The three picture well know scenes from the Battle of Arnhem and after. On one of the pictures members of the 2nd Battalion, the South Stafforshire marching along the Utrechtseweg towards Oosterbeek. On th... read more
A nice and early un-issued embroided Scots Guards shoulder title
This is a good example of a nice and early embroided Scots Guards shoulder title. The Scots Guards (SG), is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. Their origins lie in the personal bodyguard of King Charles I of England and Scotland. It is the oldest formed Regiment in the Regular Army, more so than any other in the Household Brigade. In April 1940, the 1st Battalion, as ... read more
A neat example of a nice un-issued embroided mid war period standard type Parachute Regiment shoulder title
This is a perfect example of a nice un-issued embroided mid war period standard type 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 this shought after shoulder title! read more