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

Code: 51488

I was lucky to find a example of this out of print book called Clandestine Parachute pick-up Operations Vol1 by Jean-Louis Perquin published in 2012 by the French Histoire & Collections company. It is a illustrated guide parachute insertions and pick-up operations of SOE agents 1940-1944. Illustrated with b/w photograph and colour photographs of original specialist clothing and equipment and it...  read more

Code: 51486

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

Code: 51485

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This is a good example of a British made embroided glue i.e paste backing red on black Canada shoulder title. Not exactly known by wich units these titles were worn but maybe Combined Operation/Commando or Navy. This example is in a perfect and un-issued condition.  read more

Code: 51484

This ia a good example of a nice maker marked and issued all metal Kings Liverpool Regiment (King's) 1927-50 period cap badge. The King's Regiment (Liverpool) was one of the oldest line infantry regiments of the British Army, having been formed in 1685 and numbered as the 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot in 1751. Unlike most British Army infantry regiments, which were associated with a county,...  read more

Code: 51483

This is a neat example of a issued British printed i.e canvas made Canadian Armoured Corps shoulder title. Originally formed as the Canadian Cavalry Corps in 1910, they were then designated as the Canadian Tank Corps during the First World War. The modern Canadian Armoured Corps was created on 13 August 1940 with Major-General (then Colonel) F. F. Worthington as its first colonel-commandant. Th...  read more

Code: 51482

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

Code: 51479

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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

Code: 51480

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

Code: 51478

This is a nice embroided British/Canadian made Canadian Postal Corps shoulder title. Established 3 May 1911 as The Canadian Postal Corps; redesignated The Royal Canadian Postal Corps on 20 June 1961; disbanded some time after the unification of The Canadian Forces.  read more

Code: 51477

This is a good example of a British printed i.e canvas A.D.Corps (Army Dental) shoulder title. While army regimental surgeons had been providing dental care services to soldiers since circa 1660, it was not until 1901 that a dental service branch was formally established under the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), but in 1908 this was dissolved and the Army returned to contracting civilian dent...  read more

Code: 51476

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

Code: 51475

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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

Code: 51473

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This is aperfect example of a British/Canadian made R.C.A.P.C (Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps) embroided shoulder title. It was established in 1906 as the Canadian Army Pay Corps. It was responsible for administering all financial matters. The Canadian Army Pay Corps began officially operating on 1 July 1907. It was redesignated the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps on 1 Nov 1920. In 1967 the corps ...  read more

Code: 51474

This is a perfect example of a nicely issued Canadian/British made Canadian Armoured Corps shoulder title. Originally formed as the Canadian Cavalry Corps in 1910, they were then designated as the Canadian Tank Corps during the First World War. The modern Canadian Armoured Corps was created on 13 August 1940 with Major-General (then Colonel) F. F. Worthington as its first colonel-commandant. Th...  read more

Code: 51472

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

Code: 51471

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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 form the...  read more

Code: 51450

This ia a good example of a nice British made Canadian Infantry Corps printed shoulder title. Originally formed as the Canadian Infantry Corps on 2 September 1942 to encompass all existing infantry regiments, including regiments of foot guards, in the Canadian Army. The corps was granted its "royal" designation in 1947 and was designated Royal Canadian Infantry Corps 30 April 1947, to be redesi...  read more

Code: 51453

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

Code: 51448

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

Code: 51447

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This is a great example of a unusual and difficult to find original print of Field Marshal Montgomery visiting elements of the 1st Airborne Division on 14.03.44. On the right side of Field Marshal Montgomery we recognize Aide-de-Camp Captain (War Substantive) Graham Chatfield Roberts. This example is printed on a semy gloss paper and is measuring 12.0cm by 9.0cm.  read more

Code: 51445

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This is a good example of a embroided Canadian shoulder title to The Westminster Regiment. The regiment mobilized 'The Westminster Regiment (Machine Gun), CASF' for active service on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated: '1st Battalion, The Westminster Regiment (Machine Gun), CASF' on 7 November 1940;Footnote 22 and '1st Battalion, The Westminster Regiment (Motor), CASF' on 25 November 1940. I...  read more

Code: 51442

This is a nice set of three original prints made during a exercise of the Free Norwegian Forces in Britain. These three photo's were made on 27.05.42 in the area of Brahan Castle in Scotland. The three photo's depicting a Vickers Machine gun crew of soldiers of the Free Norwegian Forces. The photo's are measuring 12.0cm by 9.0cm and stilll got there original reference numbers on the reverse. Ha...  read more

Code: 51437

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

Code: 51432

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

Code: 51429