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: 51677

A nice plastic cap badge to the Devonshire Regiment

This is a nice example of a plastic cap badge to the Devonshire Regiment and is made by the well known manufactory Stanley&Sons from Walsall. The 12th Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment is well know for their actions during D-Day in June 1944 as part of the 6th Airlanding Brigade. This example is in a nice issued condition. read more

Code: 51676

A nice and un-issued highly detailed white metal Army Air Corps cap badge

This is a good example of a issued white metal Army Air Corps beret badge and mainly worn by members of the Glider Pilot Regiment. The AAC badge was also worn by the early members of the Parachute Regiment in North Africa. This example is in a perfect condition and has two copper coloured lugs to the back and has never been cleaned. These badges are harder to find these days. read more

Code: 51675

A neat little set of seven early postwar postcard size official 'Arnhem' AFPU (Army Film and Photo Unit) photographs published by the MOD (Ministry of Defence) in 1945

This is a perfect little set, comprising of seven official published so called 'Arnhem' photographs taken by 2 of the 3 War Correspondents who were attached to the Public Relations team of the 1st Airborne Division and were tasked to film and photograph the fighting during the Battle of Arnhem. Just after the war, August or September 1945, the British MOD (Ministry of Defence) published a serie... read more

Code: 51642

A neat example of a set of badges to the Royal Marines Commando still on a piece of Battle Dress

This is a great example of a set of three badges to the Royal Marines Commando. The set excist of a so called 'cash tape' type Royal Marines title a mid war period parachute qualification wing and a printed right facing Combined Operation shoulder patch. All this on a piece of Battle Dress. Exept from the wing the two othere badge are still attached to the piece of Battle Dress (see photos). Ex... read more

Code: 51673

A nice plastic cap badge to the Devonshire Regiment

This is a nice example of a plastic cap badge to the Devonshire Regiment and is made by the well known manufactory Stanley&Sons from Walsall. The 12th Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment is well know for their actions during D-Day in June 1944 as part of the 6th Airlanding Brigade. This example is in a nice issued condition. read more

Code: 51664

A nice British made Le Régiment de Maisonneuve shoulder title i.e badge

This is a good example of a nice British made Le Régiment de Maisonneuve shoulder title i.e badge. The regiment mobilized Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, CASF, on 1 September 1939. It embarked for Great Britain on 24 August 1940. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, CASF, on 7 November 1940. 17 On 7 July 1944, the battalion landed in France as part of the 5th Infant... read more

Code: 51663

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