Driving Qualification Printed Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

Folded otherwise in unissued condition. Calico printed.

Comm PaLi  read more

Code: 66147

Bren Gunner Embroidered Cloth British Army White on Khaki Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

unofficial / private purchase item, removed from uniform and in very good condition for age.

Edward & Langley No 186 refers.

Comm PaLi (B3)  read more

Code: 65158

British Army Proficiency Badge Embroidered Rifle - Marksman / First Class Shot

Single embroidered white on khaki SMLE rifle, 1931 dress regulations stated it was to be worn on the lower left sleeve and at an angle of 45 degrees, upwards and inwards. In unissued good condition.

Edwards & Langley p52 Fig 34E refers.

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Code: 67991

Joiner & Carpenter Proficiency Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Trade Arm Badge

Scarce, in blackened brass with backing plate, as issued to British Army Gurkha Rifle Battalions. 3,2cm in diameter and with two original lugs.

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Code: 55969

WW1 RAMC Medic / Stretcher Bearers Geneva Red Felt Cross Embroidered Cloth Uniform Arm Badge Insignia

A WW1 period item as worn by medical orderlies of the Royal Army Medical Corps, circa 6cms in diameter. Slight moth graze to yellow ring and minor edge nibbles to black backing circlet otherwise in good condition and has some age to it. According to the authors below, it was worn from circa 1881 (when the Army Hospital Corps) until about 1930, when its use was dropped.

Edwards ...  read more

Code: 67835

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Embroidered White on Khaki Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, an embroidered arm badge in the shape of a horse bit. Circa 5.4 cms tall and 5 cms wide. In very good condition. WW2 or earlier.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers , Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).

Edwards & Lan...  read more

Code: 61490

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 gilding metal and with two original lugs to the reverse. In ver...  read more

Code: 55645

Full Colonel / Brigadier Padded Bullion Cap Badge, QEII issue

Senor Staff Officers post 1953 padded bullion cap badge. Circa 5cm tall and 3.5cm wide. Slight wear to red material padding of crown but attractive and bright.

Usually worn by Full Colonels and Brigadiers.

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Code: 60382

British Army Telecommunication Mechanic Embroidered Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

A red circle wtih six red forks of lightning set on a domed topped dark blue background. Hessian backed to reverse with some glue traces. Removed from uniform. In very good condition.

See Cole "Badges on Battledress" p194. Various patterns discussed in Edwards and Langley p92.

A183  read more

Code: 57008

Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) WOs & SNCOs Mess Dress Bullion Cloth Arm Badge Qui S'y Frotte

A wire-embroidered gold bullion thread Regimental cloth arm badge in unissued condition.

Worn as an arm badge by WOs & SNCOs on Mess Dress. The motto "Qui s'y frotte, s'y brule" translates as "Touch me, and you burn". It commemorates 9th RTR for their services in WW1.  read more

Code: 66694