WW2 Era Artificer Armourer, Toolmaker etc Embroidered Trade Proficiency Badge

Removed from uniform and in very good condition. A
heavy white and brown embroidery with white highlights on khaki with a hessian backing.

British Army Trade Badges by Edwards & Langley p10, item No 2B refers.

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Code: 61774

WW2 Australian Army Service Corps 1st Astralian Corps Troops Ammunition Company Felt Cloth Arm Badge, circa 1940 - 1942

In good condition, with no moth or damage but has some age to it. Happy to be corrected on the unit as this is a complex area of collecting.

Comm JoPa

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Code: 62316

Staffordshire Regiment Officer's Gilt & Silver Plate Collar Badge, Holland Patch Backing

In great condition, of two part construction with two original silvered loops to the reverse and the correct Holland Patch cloth backing.

Churchill & Westlake No 298 refers.

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Code: 66894

14th / 20th Hussars / Kings Royal Hussars Gurkha Crossed Kukris Bullion Mess Dress Arm Badge

A small circular woven bullion badge in the form of crossed kukris in gold bullion thread. Worn by all ranks to commemorate the regiment's tanks serving with the 43rd Lorried Gurkhas fighting through Italy campaign in 1944-45. The badge was adopted in 1947. In very good condition. It was worn post amalgamation in 1992.

See also the anodised aluminium version listed as item 6...  read more

Code: 59931

WW2 Kings Royal Rifle Corps ( KRRC ) Plastic Economy Cap Badge

Complete with its original blades and original red felt cloth backing (some moth damage) otherwise in excellent condition with no distortion, cracks or breaks in the cellulose acetate plastic. Sometimes incorrectly described as Bakelite.

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Code: 62311

WW2 47th (London) Infantry Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign

2nd Pattern Rectangular, circa 5.2cm by 4cm. Removed from uniform but in very good condition. The red bells on a black background. Finely woven in silk.

The badge symbolised the Bow Bells of London. It was probably adopted in 1940 when formation signs were authorised. Prior to 1936 there were two London TA Divisions, 56th (1st London) and 47th (2nd London). The latter was made u...  read more

Code: 66343

South African School Cadets Large Brass Alloy Metal Pouch Badge

Worn circa 1910 - 1961, with two screw fittings and retaining nuts to reverse. looks like loops have been removed and contemporaneously replaced with screw fittings for wear on a pouch or belt. Strong and well struck badge, large ( 5.5cm tall and 6cm wide) and attractively styled.

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Code: 62901

Indian Army 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) head-dress badge

A good scarce post 1922 - 1947 Indian made die cast brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Taken from a gaunt example (feint naming still evident on this cast version). In very good condition.

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Code: 64166

Ampleforth College (Yorkshire) CCF Combined Cadet Force, woven cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition, red on black.

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Code: 67313

19th Century Victorian Cavalry Officers Sabretache Sling Billets with original black leather attachments

A rare set of three fire gilt buckles depicting Lions heads. Minor wear, leather a bit dry but still functional. All three retaining buttons are present, but only one on show in photos. I will give the leather a mild treatment with renaissance wax before posting to make it more supple. Gilt remains bright and fresh. Scarce.

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Code: 59760