2 (National Communications) Signal Brigade Cloth Tactical Recognition Flash TRF Patch Formation Sign

In un-iussed condition, a red horseshoe with thirteen nails embroidered on black, introduced in 2003 and worn on the shirt and combat jacket (Combat 95) through to 2012 when Combat 95 was replaced by the MTP (Multi Terrain Pattern) combat uniform.

Michael Wood's "The Badges and Insignia of the Essex Yeomanry" No 102 refers.

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Code: 67053

WW1 49th Infantry Division Embroidered Senior Officers Arm Brassard - Attributed

A stunning and rare WW1 brassard with an embroidered white rose on a pale grey circular formation sign sewn to a blue cloth arm brassard; buckles never fitted.

Vendor states this item came from the Anderson & Garland sale of 18th June 2013 which offered for sale the family items of the Morant family. This is believed to be the property of Temp. Brigadier General Hubert Horatio...  read more

Code: 67055

WW2 / Cold War 2nd Infantry Division Pair of Woven Cloth Formation Signs

Removed from uniform, in good overall condition. Also worn in WW2 by the 5th Independent Infantry Brigade.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4945 refer.

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Code: 66995

222nd (Derbyshire) Battery HAA / 262nd Heavy Anti Aircraft / 438th LAA Regiment Royal Artillery / Royal Engineers Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Designation Flash Patch Arm Badge

In good condition, but mounted on a thin piece of card which in turn has a travel ticket stuck to reverse issued in Rabat (Morocco). The card and ticket with a tear otherwise the sign itself is in excellent bright condition. Became 438th LAA Squadron Royal Engineers in 1961.

Whilst stationed in Malta in WW2, members of 222nd HAA Regiment RA as "P " Battery adopted the Maltese C...  read more

Code: 66959

Home Counties Training Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

In good unissued condition, still retains paper backing. Authorised in 1949.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4261 refers.

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Code: 66952

WW2 25th Indian Infantry Division Printed Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch

Attached to backing, printed formation sign as worn but in good condition. Black ace of spades on a green background. Formed in India 1942 and disbanded in 1946. The division fought in Arakan and re-occupied Malaya.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3606 refers.

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Code: 66943

WW2 Home Front - 12th (Land's End) Battalion Cornwall Home Guard Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch

Original and in unissued condition. As worn un WW2. The Cornwall home guard battalions had an impressive array of colourful and interesting formation signs which would make an interesting collection in its own right. Scarce.

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Code: 66940

WW2 Scottish Command North Highland District Embroidered Formation Sign

In very good unissued condition. Still retaining most of its black paper backing.

Cole p104 refers

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Code: 65883

Control Commission Germany (CCG) Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation

Removed from uniform and in good condition.

After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a control commission was set up to support the Military Government. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role of "Local Government". it was responsible for public safety and Health, Transport, Intelligence (which include rooting out Nazis) and H...  read more

Code: 66942

WW2 33rd Indian Corps Brabant Weave Cloth Formation Sign Designation Flash

A Brabant Weave cloth formation sign removed from uniform. No moth or damage. Also worn on the pagri band on the slouch hat.

Second World War Indian Army higher formation badge for XXXIII Indian Corps. Formation note: XXXIII Indian Corps (33rd Indian Corps) was raised to defend Southern India and was originally intended as an amphibious force (hence the tri-service badge). As pa...  read more

Code: 61961