WW2 47th (London) Territorial Infantry Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation - 2nd Pattern

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: 69609

WW2 GHQ Middle East Land Forces (MELF) Printed Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

Removed from uniform, a couple of pulls / small holes to red / maroon background otherwise in good worn condition. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the camel facing to the right.

Davis No 31 refers.

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Code: 69610

WW2 Home Front - Civil Defence Uncut Pair of Printed Messenger Shoulder Titles

A unissued pair, uncut. Stain to reverse otherwise in very good unissued condition.

Jon Mills "A People's Army - Civil Defence Insignia and Uniforms 1939 - 1940" - p41 Fig 3 refers.

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Code: 69604

British Army North Wales District Western Command Formation Sign Flash Designation Shoulder Patch Badge

Removed from uniform, colours bright, in good condition.

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Code: 66692

WW2 Combined Operations Printed Cloth Arm Badge as worn by Naval / Royal Marine personnel

In unissued condition. The badge was made by “Calico Printers”. Red RAF eagle, RN anchor and an Army Tommy-Gun on a black tombstone shaped backing, this shape usually worn by Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel in Combined Operations Units.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 2071 refers.

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Code: 69573

Original Large Film Publicity Photograph of the Actor Anthony Bushell playing a Guards Officer in the film Who Goes There

A spiffing looking photo in gloss black and white, large format at 10 inches by 8 inches. The reverse has information about the photo attached to the reverse. The Film "Who Goes There" was made in 1952 and directed by Anthony Kimmins. A lovely Coldstream Guards Major's uniform. A few light marks to image otherwise in good condition.  read more

Code: 54781

Coldstream Guards Officers Medium Pattern Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt Birmingham. A post 1970s issue, gilt good. Looks like and officer's pattern.

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Code: 63783

Coldstream Guards Valise Star Badge - Silver Plated and Enamel Musicians Pattern

Silver-plated and enamel Musician, Piper, drummer or bugler issue. No damage to enamel, two original loops to the reverse (minor service wear). A very fine example in very good condition. Circa 88mm by 72mm. Magnificent!

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Code: 67329

Coldstream Guards Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

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Code: 68696

Coldstream Guards Gold Coloured AA Anodised Staybite Cap Badge

In good condition with two original loops. Maker mark embossed to reverse JR Gaunt / B'ham.

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Code: 68698