A nice and unissued set of British made embroided Canadian Princess Louise Fusiliers shoulder titles
This is neat example of nice and unissued set British made embroided Canadian Princess Louise Fusiliers, 5th Canadian Armoured Division, shoulder titles. 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 s... read more
A un-issued British made North Shore Regiment New Brunswick shoulder title
This is a good example of a un-issued embroided British made Canadian North Shore Regiment New Brunswick shoulder title. During the Second World War, the regiment was first stationed in Woodstock, New Brunswick and then Sussex, New Brunswick. When it shipped overseas, it was initially stationed in Liverpool, after that it moved to Scotland near the castle of the Duke of Argyll.
On June 6... read more
A nice set of wartime printed slightly non macthing Airborne 'Pegasus' Division shoulder formation signs
This is a nicely set of wartime printed slightly non macthing Airborne 'Pegasus' Division shoulder formation signs. 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 example is in a perfect and nicely issued condition. These Pegasus signs are harder to find these days. read more
A British/Canadian made 14 CTR (Canadian Tank Regiment) embroided shoulder patch
This is a neat example of a British/Canadian made 14 CTR (Canadian Tank Regiment) embroided shoulder patch. read more
A nice 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
A British made R.C.E. (Royal Canadian Engineers) embroided shoulder title i.e patch
This is a good example of a British made R.C.E. (Royal Canadian Engineers) embroided shoulder title i.e patch. The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers expanded dramatically in size to support Canada's war effort. On August 31, 1939, the Permanent Force engineers included 50 officers (with 14 seconded to other branches of the Canadian Army) and 323 other ranks; the maximum size of the Corps was r... read more
A perfect example of a British made N.B. (New Brunswick) Rangers embroided shoulder title
This is a perfect example of a British made N.B. (New Brunswick) Rangers embroided shoulder title.
The New Brunswick Rangers mobilized the 1st Battalion, The New Brunswick Rangers, CASF, on 1 January 1941. It was redesignated as The 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade Support Group (The New Brunswick Rangers), CIC, CASF on 1 November 1943 and as The 10th Independent Machine Gun Company (The... read more
25.00 EUR
A nicely full matching British made set of R.C.A.P.C. (Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps) embroided shoulder titles
This is a neat full matching British made set of R.C.A.P.C. (Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps) embroided shoulder titles. The Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps (RCAPC) was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army with its own cap badge, and other insignia and traditions. It was established in 1906 as the Canadian Army Pay Corps. It was responsible for administering all financial matters. The Canad... read more
A nice example of a British made Canadian The Lincoln and Welland Regiment embroided shoulder title
A nice example of a British made Canadian The Lincoln and Welland Regiment embroided shoulder title. The Lincoln and Welland Regiment originated in St. Catharines, Ontario on 18 March 1863 as The 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada. It was redesignated as the 19th "Lincoln Battalion of Infantry" on 28 September 1866; as the 19th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry on 1 October ... read more
A nice Dutch made late war i.e early post war so calles 'Brabant weave' Prinses Irene cloth shoulder title
This is a perfect example of a Dutch made late war i.e early post war so called 'Brabant weave' Prinses Irene cloth shoulder title. This Dutch production (Brabant weave) was worn on the battle dress on the upper arm. The shoulder title was determined on 22 December 1941 (the British made one) and expired in early 1947.
During the Second World War, the Royal Netherlands Motorized Infantr... read more
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
A nice example of a British made Canadian The Lincoln and Welland Regiment embroided shoulder title
A nice example of a British made Canadian The Lincoln and Welland Regiment embroided shoulder title. The Lincoln and Welland Regiment originated in St. Catharines, Ontario on 18 March 1863 as The 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada. It was redesignated as the 19th "Lincoln Battalion of Infantry" on 28 September 1866; as the 19th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry on 1 October ... read more
A nice un-issued typical British made South Saskatchewan Regiment, 2nd Division shoulder title
This is a good example of a un-issued Canadian made South Saskatchewan Regiment, 2nd Division shoulder title. The South Saskatchewan Regiment landed on Normandy’s Juno beach on D-day, June 6, 1944. After putting up fierce resistance for two months in Normandy, German forces fell back to defensive positions on their own frontier and in the Low Countries. The Canadians were assigned the job of cl... read more
A perfect matching and rare set of with bullion embroided British War Correspondent shoulder titles i.e slip-ons
This a perfect example of rare and sought after set of embroided British War Correspondent shoulder titles i.e shoulder slip-on. A war correspondent is a journalist who covers stories firsthand from a war zone. They were also called special correspondents in the 19th century. Their jobs require war correspondents to deliberately go to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world. Once there they... read more
A unusual original British 'press-release' photograph depicting early British parachute troops in training
This is a nice and original 'press-release' photograph depicting early British parachute troops in training . This, unfortunately undated example could be used by one of the newspapers based in England or America. The photograph still retains its original (machine-typed) press information page glued to back. This large-sized picture - it measures 19.2 x 24.1 cms - is neatly printed in a black a... read more
A nice British made embroided Three Rivers Regiment Canadian shoulder title
This is a text book example of a British made, most likely hand embroided Three Rivers Regiment Canadian shoulder title. The regiment mobilized as The Three Rivers Regiment (Tank), CASF, for active service on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as The Three Rivers Regiment (Tank), CAC, CASF, on 13 August 1940. It was converted to armour on 23 November 1940, and to an army tank battalion on 11... read more
A nice and unissued set of British made embroided Canadian Princess Louise Fusiliers shoulder titles
This is neat example of nice and unissued set British made embroided Canadian Princess Louise Fusiliers, 5th Canadian Armoured Division, shoulder titles. 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 s... read more
50.00 EUR
A unusual and difficult to find original early Airborne Forces 'press-release' photograph dispicting young trainees, probably from X-Troop waiting for a training jump
This is a neat example of a unusual and difficult to find original early Airborne Forces 'press-release' photograph dispicting young trainees waiting for a training jump. This medium-sized picture - it measures 20.7 x 25.3 cms - is neatly printed in a black and white on a semy glossy paper. This example has a early release date of 15 May 1941. A difficult to find press photographs these days. read more
A nicely probably local made British Parachute qualification wing
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
Out of print book : Clandestine Parachute pick-up Operations Vol1 by Jean-Louis Perquin
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
A good British/Canadian made green on black embroided Lorne Scots shoulder title
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
35.00 EUR
A good British made embroided glue i.e paste backing red on black Canada shoulder title ... Combined Operation/Navy ??
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
15.00 EUR
A nice maker marked and issued all metal Kings (Liverpool) Regiment 1927-50 period cap badge
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
12.00 EUR
A neat example a nicely issued British made (khaki backing) printed i.e canvas Canadian Armoured Corps shoulder title
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
A George the V second type Military Provost Staff Corps cap badge
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
15.00 EUR