A superb - in a issued condition - 43rd Wessex Infantry Divisional arm patch
This is a neat example of a - in a issued condition - 43rd Wessex Infantry Divisional arm patch. The division was first formed in 1908, as the Wessex Division. During the First World War, it was broken-up and never served as a complete formation. It was reformed in the TA in 1920, and then served in the campaign in North West Europe from June 1944 until May 1945, during the Second World War. Th... read more
35.00 EUR
A attractive - with serif type lettering - Royal Engineers shoulder title
This is a neat example of a attractive - with serif type lettering - Royal Engineers shoulder title. read more
A nice - regrettably single - un-issuesd so called paste back i.e glue back embroided Parachute Regiment shoulder title
This is a neat example of a - regrettably single - embroided shoulder title of the Parachute Regiment. It has the the well known glue i.e paste backing and has a dark blue on light blue lettering, Produced during the 1942/1944 period. A nice shoulder title in a un-issued condition. read more
A superb - full matching - set of printed (made by Calico Printers) Royal Fusiliers shoulder titles
This is neat example of a attractive and full matching set of printed (made by Calico Printers) Royal Fusiliers shoulder titles. The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in continuous existence for 283 years. The regiment served in many wars and conflicts throughout its long existence, including the Second Boer War, the First World War and t... read more
50.00 EUR
A attractive Palestine embroided shoulder title
This is a superb example of a Palestine embroided shoulder title. The Palestine Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army that was formed in 1942. During the Second World War, the regiment was deployed to Egypt and Cyrenaica, but most of their work consisted of guard duty. The Palestine Regiment consisted of Jews and Arabs, conscripted in Mandatory Palestine, until its reformation i... read more
A very attractive little Belgian national flag as intended to wear by Belgian volunteers on there battle-dress blouse
This is a very attractive little British i.e Belgium made Belgian national flag as intended to wear by all ranks of the Belgian volunteers who were part of the Allied Army's in England during the war. This example had the three national colours on a twill made material. These little Belgian flag's are difficult to find and this example is in a nice and un-issued condition. read more
A attractive (not so often seen) serif-type lettering Royal Army Medical Corps shoulder title
This is a neat example of a nicely un-issued so called serif-type lettering Royal Army Medical Corps shoulder title. These serif-type lettering shoulder titles were mostly tailor-made and difficult to find these days. read more
A very attractive - and not seen before - unfinished strip of five (red on black) Commando shoulder titles
This is a superb - and not seen before - unfinished strip of five (red on black) Commando shoulder titles. These red on black Commando shoulder titles were introduced early 1943 and worn in the early stage of formation of the Commando units before the use of the numbered shoulder titles. This strip with five Commando title is in a good condition with some minor moth nips (see photo's). read more
245.00 EUR
A attractive wartime British i.e France so called 'propaganda' post card dispicting two British Airborne solders just after there landing
This is a neat example of a nice un-issued wartime British i.e France so called 'propaganda' post card. These 'propaganda' postcard were issued to boosted the spirit of the British i.e France people and to get some income for the war effort. This example is in a nice issued condition with some minor staining from years of slightly handling i.e storage. read more
20.00 EUR
A superb - 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
20.00 EUR
A attractive - paste i.e glue backing - Palestine embroided shoulder title
This is a superb example of a - paste i.e glue backing - Palestine embroided shoulder title. The Palestine Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army that was formed in 1942. During the Second World War, the regiment was deployed to Egypt and Cyrenaica, but most of their work consisted of guard duty. The Palestine Regiment consisted of Jews and Arabs, conscripted in Mandatory Palesti... read more
A superb and difficult to find bakelite i.e plastic Royal Marines cap badge
This is a neat example of a difficult to find so called bakelite i.e plastic Royal Marines cap badge. The reverse has impressed with maker's details 'A.Stanley & Sons Walsall 103 - 104". This example is further in a very good condition, complete with original two brass blade fittings. read more
85.00 EUR
A attractive pair of issued - removed from uniform - (unfortunately non matching) printed Airborne 'Pegasus' Division shoulder formation signs
This is a superb set of issued - removed from uniform - (unfortunately non matching) printed Airborne 'Pegasus' Division shoulder formation signs and they are getting harder to get these days. 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 perfect set is in a good and issued condition. read more
A neat - unfortnatly post war issue - Army Air Corps embroided shoulder title
This is a great example of a - unfortnatly post war issue - Army Air Corps embroided shoulder title. These Army Air Corps shoulder titles were introduced just post war for the newly raised Corps and were extended to all permantly-attached personnel in Novermber 1958. This example has some minor moth nips and is there for priced accordingly. read more
40.00 EUR
A attractive (regrettably single) British made Canadian 4th Armoured Division shoulder divisional sign
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
50.00 EUR
A superb - not so often seen - R.A.S.C. (Royal Army Service Corps) curved Airborne shoulder title (BoBD 2224)
This is a superb example of a (not so often seen) un-issued R.A.S.C. (Royal Army Service Corps) curved Airborne shoulder title. No explanation has been found for this curved Airborne title in Corps colours which are attributed to RASC airborne units. read more
120.00 EUR
A attractive R.A.S.C. (Royal Army Service Corps) Air Despatch printed arm badge (BoBD 2220)
This is a neat example of a un-issued RASC (Royal Army Service Corps) Air Despatch arm badge (BoBD 2220). They are well known for there action at Arnhem. Throughout the battle, Air Despatchers of 63, 223, 253, 398, 799 and 800 Companies RASC (AD) flew 611 re-supply sorties, dropping just over 2000 tons from Stirling and Dakota aircraft during the period 18 -26 Sept 1944. This badge has the door... read more
A attractive British made - by Calico Printers - Canadian Governor General's FootGuards shoulder title
This is a superb example of a attractive British made - by Calico Printers - Canadian Governor General's FootGuards shoulder title. During the Second World War the GGFG was mobilized in May 1940. In 1942 the regiment was re-rolled to become an armoured unit to address the need for more armoured units in the Canadian Army, assuming the name "21st Canadian Armoured Regiment (G.G.F.G.)". It embark... read more
A superb - albeit regrettably single - early red on black embroided Commando shoulder title
This is a great example of a superb - albeit regrettably single - early red on black embroided Commando shoulder title. Worn in the early stage of forming the Commando units before the use of the numbered shoulder titles. A nice commando title in a un-issued condition. read more
A superb - pre 1953 - (made in bullion) Royal Navy Fleet Arm Observer wing
This is a great example of a - pre 1953 - Royal Navy Fleet Arm Observer wing. An air observer or aerial observer is an aircrew member whose duties are predominantly reconnaissance. The term originated in the First World War in the British Royal Flying Corps, and was maintained by its successor, the Royal Air Force. read more
A superb printed Devonshire Regiment shoulder title
This is a great example of a printed Devonshire Regiment shoulder title manufactured by the Calico Printers Association. read more
A attractive - standard wartime issued - 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 attractive - albeit regrettably single - serif type lettering Royal Signals shoulder title
This is a neat example of a - albeit regrettably single -
serif type lettering Royal Signals shoulder titles. These Royal Signals shoulder titles replaced the Royal Corps of Signals titles during mid 1944. This example is in a perfect un-issued condition. read more
45.00 EUR
A attractive - not so often seen - regrettably single (Calico Printers) British Forces in Norway badge
This is a superb example of a - not so often seen - (Calico Printers) British Forces in Norway badge. The image of the longship forms an obvious association with Norway, one which is reinforced by the symbol of the 'midnight sun'. The force formed part of the Allied Liberation Force (Norwegian, British, American) under the direction of SHAEF. The British contingent included HQ 50th (Northumbri... read more
A attractive British Air Fleet Arm Observer's Wing
This is a superb example of a un-issued Air Fleet Arm Observer's Wing. An air observer or aerial observer is an aircrew member whose duties are predominantly reconnaissance. The term originated in the First World War in the British Royal Flying Corps, and was maintained by its successor, the Royal Air Force. read more