This is a good example of a British CD (Civil Defence) beret badge. This pattern of badge was introduced in 1943 to replace the metal ARP badge previously worn on the beret. Embroidered versions such as this were not actually official use but they did see widespread use.  read more

Code: 52314

25.00 EUR

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This is a nice example of a Royal Corps of Signals brown plastic cap badge. The badge is maker marked and still has its two blades to the reverse.  read more

Code: 52313

30.00 EUR

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This is superb example of a - early variation - typical British made 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 a...  read more

Code: 52312

This is a good example of a - superb - and un-issued printed formation sign to the 79th Armoured Division. The division was formed as a standard armoured formation, but in March 1943, it was about to be disbanded for lack of resources. Alan Brooke (Chief of the Imperial General Staff), however, foresaw the need for specialised armoured vehicles and offered its command to Major General Sir Percy...  read more

Code: 52311

This is a great example of a difficult to find un-issued set of - fully matching - I.C. (Intelligence Corps) black on khaki early shoulder slip-ons.  read more

Code: 52310

165.00 EUR

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This is a great example of a superb - albeit regrettably single - early white on black embroided commando shoulder title (BoBD 2049). Mid war period white on black so called 'block type' lettering. This type whas introduced around 1943 before the numbered Commando titles were issued. This one is in a perfect and un-issued condtion for its age.  read more

Code: 52309

This is a very attractive (British made Officers type ?) 6 Royal Hussars Canada embroided with bullion shoulder title. During the Second World War, the regiment mobilized the 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division Headquarters Squadron (6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars) on 27 February 1941, and the unit embarked for the United Kingdom on 11 November. The unit disbanded on 1 January 1943...  read more

Code: 52308

This is a good example of a - albeit regrettably single - issued printed Oxf.& Bucks. (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) shoulder title. The 2nd Battalion is famous for their actions during the coup-de-main at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy In June 1944. The title is in a good issued condition.  read more

Code: 52307

A good example of a nice and issued (regrettably missing its black backing) The King's Regiment printed shoulder title. The King's Regiment (Liverpool) was one of the oldest line infantry regiments of the British Army, having been formed in 1685 when a single battalion was raised as The Princess Anne of Denmark's Regiment of Foot. Ten battalions were formed between 1939 and 1940. During the sec...  read more

Code: 52306

This is a superb and un-issued example of a (typical British made) Canadian Princess Louise Fusiliers embroided shoulder title. As an officially constituted unit of Canada, The Princess Louise Fusiliers were authorized in 1867. During the unit's history, it has undergone several name changes. The onset of World War II saw more action for the Fusiliers, when they were sent to Italy as part of th...  read more

Code: 52305

This is a great example of a - typical British made - Canadian Newfoundland Regiment shoulder title. The efforts of the Canadian Army to expand and train the Newfoundland militia to professional standards resulted in the Newfoundland Militia being re-designated the Newfoundland Regiment on 2 March 1943. The regiment stayed in a home-defence role, but in addition to these duties was also tasked ...  read more

Code: 52304

80.00 EUR

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This is a superb example of a - difficult to find - printed (British made) Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group formation badge. The Brigade was part of 21st Army Group and took part in the campaign in North West Europe, 1944-1945.  read more

Code: 52303

This is a neat little set of five printed and embroided British shoulder badges. This small group consist of a printed 21st Army Group GHQ and Lines of Communication Troops & British Troops in France shoulder patch, a embroided Highland Division patch, a embroided Guards Armoured patch and a printed and embroided 1st Corps formation badges. This little grouping was recently found during a Belg...  read more

Code: 52302

This is a neat example of a un-issued flat type British Army Flying qualification wing also known as 'Glider Pilot wing'. The wing was introduced in late 1942 for Staff Sergeants, first class pilots and Officer pilots. The wing has a large light blue wing on either side of a royal crest on black background. There are some variations known on a khaki background and in bullion. This example is a...  read more

Code: 52301

This is a great example of a superb - albeit regrettably single - early white on black embroided commando shoulder title (BoBD 2051). Worn in the early stage of forming the Commando units before the use of the numbered shoulder titles. A nice commando title in issued condition.  read more

Code: 52300

This is a good example of a - left facing - single embroided Combined Operation formation badge. The phrase "combined operations" was first introduced by the British War Office in World War II to denote multi-service activities, those that involved air, land or naval forces acting together, and coordinated by the Combined Operations Headquarters. This example is in a good and in a un-issued con...  read more

Code: 52299

65.00 EUR

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This is a great example of a attractive (printed and issued) Royal Corps of Signals shoulder title. The title is in a nice issued condition. These titles are getting harder to find these days.  read more

Code: 52298

45.00 EUR

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This is a perfect example of a - typical British made - Norwegian Free Forces Haakon 7 NCO's capbadge. When Germany invaded Norway in 1940 as part of World War II, the royal family fled the country, and Haakon VII later spearheaded the Norwegian resistance in exile in the United Kingdom. H7 became one of several symbols used by the Norwegians to mark solidarity and loyalty to the King.  read more

Code: 52297

This is a good example of a - albeit regrettably single - un-issued embroided Oxf.& Bucks. (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) shoulder title. The 2nd Battalion is famous for their actions during the coup-de-main at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy In June 1944. The title is in a good un-issued condition and has the well known glue i.e paste backing.  read more

Code: 52296

This is a perfect example of a (British made with paper backing) 1st Canadian Corps shoulder formation patch. As the Canadian forces in England continued to grow, a First Canadian Army was created in 1942 to oversee the growing list of formations, which came to include 5 divisions and 2 independent armoured brigades. When a 2nd Canadian Corps was created in early 1943, the Canadian Corps was re...  read more

Code: 52295

This is a perfect example of a attractive embroided - British i.e Canadian made - 3rd Infantry Division Royal Canadian Corps of Signals divisional patch. Canadian Signals units supported the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in both World Wars, notably establishing vital radio and telephone networks during the D-Day landings and subsequent Normandy campaign, with signallers crucial for maintaining...  read more

Code: 52294

This is a great example of a - albeit regrettably single - mid war period 'serif' type lettering Parachute shoulder title. Introduced at the end of 1943 to replace the then worn Airborne title. This example is in a fine condition. Hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 52293

This is a nice example of a plastic cap badge to The Parachute Regiment. Plastic cap badges were first introduced into the British Army during 1941 as a result of metal shortages caused by the prioritised demands of industrialised war production. The wearing of plastic badges proved very unpopular with British Army personnel. These plastic Parachute Regiment cap badge's are difficult to find th...  read more

Code: 52292

This is a great example of a - albeit regrettably single - embroided Intelligence Corps shoulder title. The Intelligence Corps was formed in July 1940. The outbreak of war necessitated a significant increase in the number of officers employed in intelligence work, hitherto drawn from the Regular Army Reserve of Officers. The significant increase in numbers was achieved in part by the absorption...  read more

Code: 52291

This is a neat example of a un-issued (white on red) embroided South Stafford shoulder title. The 2nd Battalion of this Regiment is famous for their actions during the Operation Ladbroke, the Airborne landings at Sicily in July 1943 and there actions during the ill fated Operation Market Garden meeting heavy fighting at Oosterbeek and near Arnhem Bridge.  read more

Code: 52290