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

44th Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation

A yellow trident on a yellow edged red oval. Colours bright and in unissued condition, one small pull to yellow thread. Woven examples like this were private purchase from late 1955 onwards.

BoBD (Mills) No 5246 / Davis No 83 refers.

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Code: 68624

Kings Shropshire Light Infantry / Leeds Rifles Croix de Guerre Stiffened Woven Ribbon Regimental Flash

Mounted on a piece of plain cardboard. In very good condition.

The French Croix De Guerre was worn on the service dress cap by the 4th. Battalion K.S.L.I. and also by the 8th Battalion The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (Leeds Rifles).

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Code: 68625

WW2 York and Northumberland Training Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

Printed Cloth Formation Sign Removed from uniform, in good condition.

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Code: 68627

WW2 4th Infantry Division 1st Pattern Printed Formation Sign - on Khaki backing

Removed from uniform and still on battledress backing. Some moth to reverse of backing, does not affect the formation sign. Good condition.

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Code: 68626

WW2 61st Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation

Removed from uniform, worn between 1939 and 1945. UK based, a second line Territorial Army Division, it spent a considerable time in Northern Ireland, and acted mainly as a training and drafting Division. In good condition.

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Code: 68620

WW2 Anti-Aircraft Command - Printed Cloth Formation Designation Flash Badge

Worn mainly in UK by Home Guard and other batteries involved in air defence. Removed from uniform, and in good condition. This looks like the 2nd pattern of this arm badge.

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Code: 68619

WW2 HQ 15th Army Group Woven Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

An unusual construction with a kind of soft felt finish. In unissued condition. Some

Davis No 2 refers (Davis considers this to be very rare)

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Code: 68616

Cold War Tripolitania District MELF North Africa Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Printed example, removed from uniform and folded for wear, some raggy edges otherwise in good condition. It shows a black Barbary Pirates galley at sea. Introduced in 1948.

BoBD 4826 (Jon Mils) refers.

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Code: 68614

WW2 USA American Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) Patch - European Theatre of Operations, Advanced Section (ETO) USA )

Removed from uniform, this patch is circa 9cm tall and looks to be original. Glue traces to the reverse. Some service wear but colours still bright and patch in good condition.

The patch was worn pointing downwards with the lightning breaking a chain symbolic of occupied Europe. This was the insignia of the Administrative H.Q. of the Amercian Forces in the UK - European Theat...  read more

Code: 57194