A nice mid i.e late war time period British made Canadian North Nova Scotia Highlanders embroided shoulder title
This ia a great example of a nice mid i.e late war time period British made Canadian North Nova Scotia Highlanders embroided shoulder title. Founded in 1936 as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (M.G.) by the amalgamation of the Cumberland Highlanders. The regiment landed on Juno beach on D-Day, assigned to 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. After D-Day the Regiment h... read more
A nice Officers 'silver' Border Regiment cap badge
This is perfect example of a nice and beautiful so called 2 piece Officers 'silver' made Border Regiment cap badge. Unfortunately this example isn't hallmarkt but I'am certain this example is made of silver. It is beautiful made with lots of detail to the cross and the center piece showing the Chinees dragon is made of white en red enamel. This example is in a good condition with some minor fad... read more
A un-issued British made North Shore Regiment New Brunswick shoulder title
This is a good example of a un-issued embroided British made Canadian North Shore Regiment New Brunswick shoulder title. During the Second World War, the regiment was first stationed in Woodstock, New Brunswick and then Sussex, New Brunswick. When it shipped overseas, it was initially stationed in Liverpool, after that it moved to Scotland near the castle of the Duke of Argyll.
On June 6... read more
A nice set of wartime printed slightly non macthing Airborne 'Pegasus' Division shoulder formation signs
This is a nicely set of wartime printed slightly non macthing Airborne 'Pegasus' Division shoulder formation signs. First introduced in 1942 and designed by Major E.Seago based on the Greek saga of the winged horse Pegasus and his rider Bellerophon. This example is in a perfect and nicely issued condition. These Pegasus signs are harder to find these days. read more
A British/Canadian made 14 CTR (Canadian Tank Regiment) embroided shoulder patch
This is a neat example of a British/Canadian made 14 CTR (Canadian Tank Regiment) embroided shoulder patch. read more
A nice late war i.e early post war 46 Royal Marines Commando embroided shoulder title
This is a neat example of a late war i.e early post war 46 Royal Marines Commando embroided shoulder title. 46 Royal Marine Commando was formed at Dorchester in August 1943 with personnel from 9 Royal Marine Infantry Battalion. The Commando was assigned to 4 Special Service Brigade in September 1943 with 41 and 47 RM Commando and 10 (Inter–Allied) Army Commando. 46 RM Commando moved to Troon an... read more
A perfect example of a British made N.B. (New Brunswick) Rangers embroided shoulder title
This is a perfect example of a British made N.B. (New Brunswick) Rangers embroided shoulder title.
The New Brunswick Rangers mobilized the 1st Battalion, The New Brunswick Rangers, CASF, on 1 January 1941. It was redesignated as The 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade Support Group (The New Brunswick Rangers), CIC, CASF on 1 November 1943 and as The 10th Independent Machine Gun Company (The... read more
A nice Dutch made late war i.e early post war so calles 'Brabant weave' Prinses Irene cloth shoulder title
This is a perfect example of a Dutch made late war i.e early post war so called 'Brabant weave' Prinses Irene cloth shoulder title. This Dutch production (Brabant weave) was worn on the battle dress on the upper arm. The shoulder title was determined on 22 December 1941 (the British made one) and expired in early 1947.
During the Second World War, the Royal Netherlands Motorized Infantr... read more
A nice little embroided - albeit regrettably single - No.46 Royal Marines Commando shoulder number/title
This is a neat - albeit regrettably single - No 46 Royal Marine Commando unit shoulder title in good condition.The unit numbers are woven red detail on dark blue and have a hessian gauze backing. 46 Royal Marine Commando was formed at Dorchester in August 1943 with personnel from 9 Royal Marine Infantry Battalion. The Commando was assigned to 4 Special Service Brigade in September 1943 with 41 ... read more
A perfect matching and rare set of with bullion embroided British War Correspondent shoulder titles i.e slip-ons
This a perfect example of rare and sought after set of embroided British War Correspondent shoulder titles i.e shoulder slip-on. A war correspondent is a journalist who covers stories firsthand from a war zone. They were also called special correspondents in the 19th century. Their jobs require war correspondents to deliberately go to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world. Once there they... read more
A unusual original British 'press-release' photograph depicting early British parachute troops in training
This is a nice and original 'press-release' photograph depicting early British parachute troops in training . This, unfortunately undated example could be used by one of the newspapers based in England or America. The photograph still retains its original (machine-typed) press information page glued to back. This large-sized picture - it measures 19.2 x 24.1 cms - is neatly printed in a black a... read more
A nicely probably local made British Parachute qualification wing
This ia a good example of a nicely probably local made British Parachute qualification wing. Probably made in North Africa when some of the Parachute Battalions were raised. This type of wing is also to be find in the book about the 10th Parachute Battalion called Desert Rise - Arnhem Descent on page 256 (see photo). It has also a pink like colour to the back. This example is in a nice un-issue... read more
A good British/Canadian made green on black embroided Lorne Scots shoulder title
This is a neat example of a nice un-issued embroided British/Canadian made 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 serv... read more
35.00 EUR
A George the V second type Military Provost Staff Corps cap badge
This is a good example of a George the V second type Military Provost Staff Corps cap badge. The Military Prison Staff Corps was formed in 1901 under Army Order 241. It was redesignated the Military Provost Staff Corps in 1906. As the Military Provost Staff it became part of the Adjutant General's Corps (AGC) on 6 April 1992, forming the Provost Branch along with the Royal Military Police. It r... read more
15.00 EUR
A nice silver (not marked) early war time ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) Official numbered (10662) badge i.e insignia
This is a sweet little example of a nice silver (regrettably not marked) early war time ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) Official numbered (10662) badge i.e insignia. Due to lack of official uniforms in the early days these little ATS badges were offical issued to its members. They were issued in a little wax paper bag (not present) printed with the same service number. This example is in a ... read more
A limited SIGNED edition of a new 'Arnhem' book by John Howes and Ruud Kreling 'The Two Lieutenants' about the murders of Lt.Raymond Bussell and Lt.Michael Cambier
I was lucky to get three copys of a new so called 'Arnhem' book with the title 'The Two Lieutenants' written by John Howes and Ruud Kreling about the murders of Raymond Bussell and Michael Cambier.
This new book tells you the detailed investigation into the murders of Lieutenant Raymond Bussell, 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, and Michael Cambier, 156 Battalion, Parachute Reg... read more
A nice maker marked British Pay Corps cap i.e beret badge
This is a neat example of a nicely issued maker marked British Pay Corps cap i.e beret badge. The maker is the Birmingham based Company of Gladman&Norman in Spencer St. The first "paymasters" have existed in the army before the formation of the corps. Prior to the 19th century, each regiment had its own civilian paymaster and the first commissioned paymaster was introduced in 1792. During the S... read more
8.00 EUR
A George the V first type Military Provost Staff Corps cap badge
This is a good example of a George the V first type Military Provost Staff Corps cap badge. The Military Prison Staff Corps was formed in 1901 under Army Order 241. It was redesignated the Military Provost Staff Corps in 1906. As the Military Provost Staff it became part of the Adjutant General's Corps (AGC) on 6 April 1992, forming the Provost Branch along with the Royal Military Police. It re... read more
25.00 EUR
A nice and sought after marked plastic i.e bakelite ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) cap badge
This is a good example of a ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) cap badge. 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. The cap badge is in a nice and un-issued condition... read more
25.00 EUR
A nice little set of two original photo prints made during a visit by General Sir Bernard Paget of the Free Norwegian Forces on 27.05.42 and 07.05.43
This is a neat little set of two original prints made during a visit by General Sir Bernard Paget of the Free Norwegian Forces in Britain. These two photo's were made on 27.05.42 and 07.05.43 in the area of Brahan Castle in Scotland. The two photo's depicting the General in conversation with Officers and NCO's. of the Free Norwegian Forces. The photo's are measuring 12.0cm by 9.0cm and stilll ... read more
A nice original British MK7 water bottle cork
I was lucky to find recently a small amount of five original un-issued British MK7 water bottle corks. Each cork is fitted with a zinc top. Ideal for your restoration project. I can offer them for an atractive price (they are of course priced per single piece!). Please do note that this item does not show 'sold' before the last item has been sold. read more
4.00 EUR
A nice and RARE to find Officers and other ranks The 49th (West Riding) Reconnaissance Regiment cap i.e beret badge
This is a neat example of a rare WW2 Reconnaissance Corps 49th West Riding Division beret badge, white metal example with a Yorkshire rose to the centre. The 49th (West Riding) DIVISION was a pre-war territorial formation consisting of the 146th, 147th & 148th Brigades. The first two recruited in Yorkshire and the third in the Notts. & Derbyshire area. The 49th REGIMENT was formed in September,... read more
A nice little Belgium national flag as intended to wear by Belgium volunteers on there upper arm of there battle-dress blouse
I was lucky to find recently a small Belgium or British made Belgium national flags as intended to wear by all ranks of the Belgium volunteers who were part of the Allied Army's in England during the war. Members of No 4 Troop, No 10 Commando (I.A.) wore these flags below the No.10 Commando shoulder title on there right shoulder. These Belgian flag's are difficult to find and are is a n... read more
A nice printed British made 5th Armoured Division Canadian shoulder divisional sign
This is a good example of a printed British made Canadian 5th Armoured Division divisional sign. The 5th Armoured took part in the Italian Campaign until the end of 1944 seeing notable action on the Hitler Line after the Allied breakthrough at Cassino in May 1944 and also during Operation Olive on the Gothic Line in August 1944. During the latter battle its single infantry brigade was a... read more
A nice World War Two Royal Navy Combined Operations arm badge in yellow
I was lucky enough to find last week three identical right facing World War Two Royal Navy Combined Operations arm badges in yellow. These badges were worn by Royal Navy Commandos such as Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPPs), Obstacle Clearance Units (LCOCUs) and Royal Navy Parachutist. I can offer them for an atractive price (they are of course priced per single piece!). Pleas... read more