WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Air - Sea Rescue Service (ASR) Woven Cloth Arm Badge

An original woven paste back example in very good condition.

Authorised A/17 of 1943, introduced a badge of a launch at speed with the letters ASR emboided in the design. Worn on the right sleeve of the service dress jacket , or the heavy duty blouse, or the khaki drill frock. NCOs and LACs wore it above the chevrons or propeller badge. It was not worn on greatcoats. The badg...  read more

Code: 69301

WW2 London Scottish (14th County of London Battalion / Gordon Highlanders (TA)) Printed Regimental Flash Arm Designation Patch Badge

A scarce printed patch for the London Scottish. Un-issued condition. Circa 8cms square. One usually encounters the woven example.

This designation was also worn in WW2 by the 97th London Scottish HAA (3rd Battalion of the London Scottish) as well as by the 1st and 2nd Battalions.


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Code: 69300

London Scottish (14th County of London Battalion / Gordon Highlanders (TA)) Embroidered Regimental Flash Arm Designation Patch Badge

this designation was also worn in WW2 by the 97th London Scottish HAA (3rd Battalion of the London Scottish) as well as by the 1st and 2nd Battalions.

From its establishment in 1859, The London Scottish wore Hodden Grey uniforms with dark blue facings until 1914. In Khaki and on Battledress they wore a a Hodden Grey square with a dark blue thistle to commemorate this. Removed f...  read more

Code: 69299

South Staffordshire Regimental Band Full Dress Bandsman's Helmet Plate, Pre 1952 Issue

The helmet plate backing is a standard 8 pointed star made of gilding metal with a laurel wreath surmounted by a King's Crown, with more looking modern loops than pre 1914 examples. The Helmet Plate Centre is a detachable circlet and has the words ‘South Staffordshire’ with a Prince of Wales's feathers in white metal with a gild metal coronet and with a black velvet background. The fixings for...  read more

Code: 68736

Royal Irish Regiment (18th Foot) Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge, EDVII Issue

A simply gorgeous example, two original dark toned loops to the reverse (north-south), as worn from 1902 - 1910. EDVII issue as King's crown and loops predating the WW1 slider. Worn circa 1902 - 1910 with lugs.

The Regiment was disbanded in 1922.

K&K Vol 1 No 614 refers.

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Code: 67661

WW2 Glosters Gloucestershire Regiment Plastic Bakelite Economy Cap Badge

Usual crazing to reverse and very slight warping, but in good overall condition with two original tabs to the reverse.

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Code: 67441

Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Border Regiment Helmet Plate, QVC

A superb example, with no damage and with three retaining loops and the brass backing plate for holding the red felt centre cloth in place. Sharp detail, shaped to helmet. Fabulous. Circa 1887 - 1902.

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Code: 67431

Royal Scots Officer's Full Dress Cap Badge - Anderson

A two part construction die cast silver plated, gilt and painted backing enamel star cap badge with two original loops and maker marked WM Anderson & Sons Ltd of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Post 1931 issue. In good worn condition.

The officers cap and collar badges of this pattern date from 1931 when they replaced the patterns adopted in 1881 which were identical to the cap badge wo...  read more

Code: 67425

Royal Regiment of Scotland Waist Belt Clasp (WBC) - Firmin

Scottish crown bronzed above separate bright silver plated cross of St. Andrew, with gilt Scottish Lion separately mounted above in silver plated scrolls Nemo Me – Impune -Lacessit all mounted on a gilt backing plate, missing other belt loop and some light scratches to finish of backing plate from service wear, otherwise in good overall condition. Maker marked Firmin.

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Code: 67433

WW2 Royal Engineers Embroidered Padded Ball Khaki Grenade

Royal Engineers Embroidered Khaki NCOs Arm Badge with seven white coloured flames. Removed from uniform. In good condition. Worn by RE Sergeants and Staff Sergeants above the chevrons. Also by Guards Colour Sgt rank. Circa 6.5cm tall. In very good condition.

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Code: 65910