A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists

La Brigade de Parachutistes Coloniaux: Brigade of Colonial Parachutists, formed at Vannes in February 1955 from the 1re DBCCP. Transitioned to la Brigade École des Parachutistes Colonial in February 1958 and then to la Brigade de Parachutistes d'Outre-Mer in December 1958.

See pages 91-100 but you will need to brush up on your French (if not French!):
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Code: 69054

Post WW2 Denmark Danish Brigade Group Cloth Formation Sign

A woven cloth formation sign removed from uniform but in good overall condition. Post WW2 issue.

Cole "Badges on Battledress" p160 refers.

D47.7  read more

Code: 58859

Danish Denmark Air Force Parachute Wing in Bullion

In very good condition, removed from uniform, on dark green backing, cut to shape. Circa 11cms wide including backing.

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Code: 64888

WW2 Indian Ocean - Mauritius Territorial Force (MTF) Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition and scarce. Worn 1939 - 1945. Two battalions in WW2. The Mauritius stag was introduced by the Dutch.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1175 refers.

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Code: 64307

USA postage recommenced!

Royal Mail now accepting packages and parcels for USA so normal service has been resumed.

The Quartermaster  read more

Code: 63539

WW2 Air Defence League Enamel Lapel Badge (First Pattern) in Box of Issue

A mint example still on its manufacturer's card in box of issue. Some wear to box corners otherwise in good condition. Badge and enamel - mint. Scarce.


See the following URL for more information:

https://www.ww2civildefence.co.uk/blog/air-raid-defence-league-arw-air-raid-warden-lapel-badge

Comm JoPa  read more

Code: 69185

Highland Cyclist Battalion (HCB) Pair of Officer's Gilt Brass Buttons

A good pair of officer's buttons, the larger maker marked Wm Anderson & Sons Edinburgh and the smaller Armfield and Co, Birmingham. Fixed shanks. Circa 26mm and 19mm in diameter respectively. Slight service wear, more obvious on smaller of the two. Rare.

Ripley No 446 refers

K79.3  read more

Code: 69183

1909 Pattern Rifle Grey Jacket to an Other Rank of the 4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers - Additional Photos

Additional photos in support of item listed above.

Comm GrSt  read more

Code: 65376

48th Canadian Highlanders Chromed White Metal Old Comrades Association (OCA) Glengarry Badge

In superb condition, with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 68mm tall. A cracker!

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Code: 69182

9th / 12th Lancers Bullion Mess Dress NCO Arm Badge

Mess dress NCO's POW bullion rank badge worn on the arm. On black backing cloth. Worn from 1960 onwards. Circa 45mm tall and 45mm wide including the backing cloth. Part number / army number in white lettering to the reverse.

Linaker & Dine Colour Plate C refers.

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Code: 60864