A nice set of 12 (10 large and 2 small) AAC (Army Air Corps) Officers service dress J.R.Gaunt&Sons marked buttons

This is a nice set of never seen before of 12 (10 large and 2 small) AAC (Army Air Corps) Officers service dress J.R.Gaunt & Sons marked buttons. The buttons measures 2.4cm for the large ones and 1.7cm for the two small ones. A good set to add to your Glider Pilot Regiment collection. read more

Code: 51662

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

Code: 51659

A nice matching set of white metal pre '53 Parachute Regiment collar badges

This is a neat example of a full matching set of white metal pre '53 Parachute Regiment collar badges. The set has the typical D type lugs and is in a good condition. read more

Code: 51652

Dutch brochure 'Waar de Airbornes daalden ...' 1945 published by the Dutch Volksherstel

This is a good example of a difficult to find Dutch brochure called 'Waar de Airbornes daalden ... ' published in 1945. This brochure was publihed by the Dutch coverment Volksherstel in co-operation with the local coverment of Renkum to raise money to rebuild the villiages of Renkum, Oosterbeek, Heelsum, Heveadorp and Doorwerth. The brochure measures 19.5cm by 13.8cm and is further in a good co... read more

Code: 51650

A nice British made (J.R.Gaunt London) United States Parachute qualification wing

This is a good example of a British made (J.R.Gaunt London) United States Parachute qualification wing. The original Army Parachutist Badge was designed in 1941 by Captain (later Lieutenant General) William P. Yarborough and approved by the Department of War in March of that year. The Parachutist Badge replaced the "Parachutist Patch" which had previously been worn as a large patch on the side ... read more

Code: 51648

A nice issued and late war period standard British parachute qualification wing

This a fine example of a standard British made late 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 8... read more

Code: 51647

A perfect standard wartime capbadge to the Parachute Regiment

This is a neat example of standard wartime Parachute Regiment beret badge. Heavy quality white metal and in a almost un-issued condition. Has never been cleaned. read more

Code: 51645

A nice mid war period and issued standard British parachute qualification wing

This a fine example of a standard British made mid 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 8 ... read more

Code: 51644

A nice and not so often seen official issued 1943 dated 'press-release' photograph depicting members of a Polish Airborne Mortar crew

This is a good example of a official issued 1943 dated 'press-release' photograph depicting members of a Polish Airborne Mortar crew during inspection. This small sized picture - it measures 12.4 x 16.5 cms - is neatly printed in a black and white on a semy glossy paper. These propaganda type ‘high-quality’ photos were for example used to illustrate the various magazines and or newspapers. A si... read more

Code: 51640

A nice matching and issued pair of mid war embroided shoulder titles to the Parachute Regiment

This is a neat example of a nice matching pair of embroided shoulder titles of the Parachute Regiment. It has the the well known glue backing and has a dark blue on light blue lettering, Produced during the 1942/1944 period. A nice set of shoulder titles in a removed from uniform condition. read more

Code: 51636