The Essex Yeomanry - Three Different Patterns of Shoulder Title

Three different patterns being sold here as a single lot, all with two original loops to the reverse and in very good condition. Small Brass at 22mm wide and 10mm tall (smaller than Westlake's 350 according to Wood), larger Anodised at 27mm wide and 14mm tall and larger still in Brass at 29mm wide and 17mm tall. The small one and AA version are particularly rare.

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Code: 69991

Georgian / Napoleonic Bocking & Braintree (Essex) Loyal Volunteers (Essex) Officer's Silver Plated Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 21.5mm in diameter, blank reverse, mould line, original fixed shank. Silver plate slightly tarnished otherwise in excellent condition. Worn in the second period of the volunteer movement (1803 - 1808). " B 7 B" Cypher within a Georgian crowned strap "Loyal Volunteers". Rare.

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Code: 69536

Society of Old Brentwoods Addresses and Rules Booklet 1927

An interesting pocket sized booklet with card covers relating to Brentwood Public School, situated in the County of Essex. A useful resource for anybody collecting WW1 or WW2 medals or researching Old Brentwoods more generally. It gives the postal address and dates each old boy attended the School. Some minor marks to covers and gentle corner-wear and light foxing to pages, otherwise in ver...  read more

Code: 69682

WW2 Essex & Suffolk / East Anglian District (Eastern Command) Printed Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

Unissued condition, a 2nd pattern black and yellow printed cloth formation sign. On the re-organisation of Eastern Command in 1944, this badge was adopted from the old Essex and Suffolk District badge. Minor edge fraying otherwise in very good condition.

Cole p103 refers.

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Code: 69763

The Essex Yeomanry Small Other Rank's Gilding Metal Brass Beret Badge on Slider

Circa 32mm tall, original slider, bronzed finish to front. An original example. Although this pattern was worn from 1954 - 1963, it has a King's Crown. A QEII crown issue made its appearance in 1963. Scarce.

Michael Wood Fig 33 refers.

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Code: 69990

The Essex Yeomanry Officer's Gilt Collar Badge, QEII Crown

A fire gilt die cast example with two original D shaped loops to the reverse (one foot lifted on one side but still functional). Queen's crown. Scarce.

Michael Wood No 42 refers.

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Code: 69988

The Essex Yeomanry SNCO's Embroidered Arm Badge - No 1 Dress - King's Crown

A bullion arm badge for a senior non-commissioned officer of The Essex Yeomanry, circa 58mm tall and 40mm wide. Still sealed in its plastic packet of issue (no markings). Mint unissued condition. Worn from 1937 - 1953. King's Crown. Rare.

Michael Wood's wonderful book on The Badges and Insignia of the Essex Yeomanry states this badge was worn by senior non Commissioned Offic...  read more

Code: 69987

East Anglian Brigade AA Anodised Aluminium Staybrite Other Rank's Cap Badge

In good condition except for slider which has been slightly clipped at the base. Sealed 1958.

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Code: 69986

East Anglian Brigade Officers Silver Plated & Gilt Cap Badge

An officer's silvered and gilt cap badge for the East Anglian Brigade. In very good condition with original long silvered lugs. Sealed 1958.

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Code: 64843

WW2 8th Armoured Brigade Printed Formation Sign Flash Designation Arm Badge

A really good WW2 printed example of the red / brown fox's mask on a yellow background, removed from uniform. Some wear to folded edges. Scarce.

This Brigade fought with the Eighth Army in the Western Desert and later formed part of 21st.Army Group in North-West Europe and the occupation of Germany.

Apparently slightly different snout (with a gap in the line of ...  read more

Code: 69293