WW1 Double Bullion on Khaki Wound Stripe

The award of a wound stripe to a soldier was introduced in July 1916 it entitled the man to wear a two inch Russian gold bullion braid sewn to the left sleeve of a jacket, as this proved very hard to keep clean and shiny solid brass stripes replaced them, this indicates that this example is from early on in the Great War, a double stripe indicates being wounded on two occasions. This on...  read more

Code: 59837

WW2 RAAF Australian Squadron Leader KD Epaulette Cloth Slip-on

WW2 Royal Australian Air Force Slip-on Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title Embroidered blue thread letters on khaki cloth. As worn on Khaki Drill kit on epaulette or shirtsleeve in Middle East and North Africa. Circa 6cm wide and 9.5cm tall. Good condition.

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Code: 59787

Skill in Driving Steering Wheel Prize Proficiency Trade Arm Badge - Mechanised Units

Introduced in the early 1930s and abolished in 1950, this steering wheel brass badge was awarded to Mechanised Batteries of the Royal Artillery and from 1936 to Royal Engineer and Royal Signals also, at the rate of one prize per unit and were also worn in WW2 to signify driving instructors. Circa 3.5cm in diameter, die cast brass metal and with two original lugs to the reverse. In good ...  read more

Code: 59412

M in Wreath in AA Anodised Aluminium - Mortarman Proficiency Arm Badge

Not encountered very often, in gold coloured anodised, with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.4 cm across and although with some minor service wear obvious to the finish in good condition. Introduced 1957 for qualified mortar layers and worn on lower left sleeve.

Edwards & Langley No 91A refers (p85).

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Code: 59391

RSM / Warrant Officer Class 1 Embroidered Cloth Rank Arm Badge

A small King's crown example, unissued condition, with royal crest picked out in blue, yellow and red coloured embroidered thread. Circa 5cm wide and 4.2cm tall. Hessian backed. In very good condition.

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Code: 59306

Scarce British Army Signallers Brass & Enamelled Proficiency Trade Arm Badge - Flags Crossed

As worn by Telegraphist RE and Qualified Signallers. Die struck with blue and white enamel flags with four original lugs to the reverse. Enamel was used on earlier versions of this badge. In excellent condition with no damage to the enamel. Hard to find.

Edwards & Langley No 8A refers.

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Code: 59022

WW2 Padded Warrant Officer's Class 2 ( CSM ) Rank insignia

Removed from uniform, a fine WW2 padded embroidered cloth white on khaki Warrant Officer's Class 2 ( CSM ) Rank insignia. In very good condition.

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Code: 59005

Pair of Company Sergeant Major / Colour Sergeant Brass Rank Crowns

Not an exact match, but reasonably good. Two original lugs to the reverse of each. Circa 2.7cm tall.


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Code: 58809

Three small mess dress sized Blackened Officers Rank Stars / Pips ( Gurkha / Rifles Brigade )

In good condition, one of slightly different pattern of manufacture but display together well. Each is circa 1cm square.

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Code: 58758

Officer's Full Dress Bullion Rank Star / Pip

In good condition.

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Code: 58757