Peace 1919 - Scarce WW1 Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Badge - Darlington, Eastbourne Ward

A very scarce enamel pin badge depicting the town crest for Darlington in County Durham celebrating end on WW1 with "Peace 1919" below. Minor firing blemishes, but otherwise in great condition for age. Red enamel below the letters "in" in "industria" is missing, but again, this looks like a firing fault rather than damage. Original pin and clasp, fully functional (apologies for camera flash at ...  read more

Code: 56990

WW1 Home Front - 1915 On War Service Button Hole Lapel Badge

Fire gilt brass, but the gilt is worn away on the front of the badge, but otherwise in very good condition. Maker marked JR Gaunt London.

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Code: 57221

Mission Accomplished - Novel by A R Channel - WW2 Rip Roaring Yarn Special Operations in Yugloslavia

Hard Cover. Condition: Poor to Fair. This impression printed in 1971. 155 pages. Printed cover with quite a bit of some wear, but still presentable. Not an ex library copy.

I have just finished re-reading this tale of the Fighting Four (previously with the LRDG and SAS) - now operating as Commandos in support of Yugoslavian partisans in WW2 . It is a quick read and the author ...  read more

Code: 69641

The Forgotten Patrol - Novel by A R Channel - WW2 North Africa - Concerns a lost LRDG patrol following an SAS airfield shoot-up

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. 188 pages. Jacket is in reasonable condition with a protective plastic cover, there is some general wear, but still very presentable. Book is in general good condition. Not an ex library copy.

I have just finished re-reading this tale of daring-do of a lost patrol of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) foll...  read more

Code: 69640

Edwardian Belt Ornaments Fire Gilt EDVII Cypher on Belt end, Matching Slide and Buckle, Yeomanry?

A wonderful fire gilt set, in superb condition. Not sure which unit would have worn these, but most likely a yeomanry officer. Any information welcome.

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Code: 67936

The Middlesex Regiment ( 57th & 77th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Issue Cap Badge with Original Felt Regimental Backing Cloth

Most probably a WW2 issue as no evidence of braising holes to reverse. A diamond back badge in the regiment's regimental colours (in equal portions) of gold yellow and dark maroon sewn onto a satin black material backing. The badge backing was in use during WW1 by over forty battalions. Then it dropped out of use, until adopted again during WW2 (source: Badge Backings & Special Embellishment...  read more

Code: 60027

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 RAOC - Royal Army Ordnance Corps Woven Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform.

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Code: 69621

Scots Guards Brodrick Cap Badge, 1902 - 1905

A larger version of the standard pattern star ( K&K Vol 1 No 908) - with two lugs to reverse. Circa 5.1cm across. In very good condition. See the final photo for a comparison with its smaller cousin listed separately for sale. The latter is circa 4.2cm across). In superb condition.

F55.8

K&K Vol 1 No 909 refers.  read more

Code: 60117

WW2 Western Command Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

In very good condition. Colours bright. Unissued condition.

BoBD (John Mills) No 1074 refers.

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Code: 66571