Special Air Service (SAS) Volunteers Lot

An unusual grouping, comprising a late 1960s issue beret badge which came with two A Squadron 23 SAS headed paper letters, one which responded to a request for their badge, and other with a two sided SAS history stapled to it, the reverse with terms of service for the volunteer or territorial SAS regiments which would have been common to 21 and 23 SAS.

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Code: 65077

WW2 Larger Pattern Embroidered Army Flying Qualification Badge Glider Pilot Wing

Introduced in late 1942. In superb unworn condition still with original paper backing. Padded and colours bright. Not usually found in such condition. White thread to front does not react to UV light. On black felt background Just superb and rare, especially in this condition. Circa 11.4cms across, wing tip to wing tip.

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Code: 64886

Parachute Regiment Warrant Officer's Mess Dress Padded Bullion Sleeve badge, post 1953

Attractive and bright condition with maroon backing. Evidence of glue on reverse from being removed from uniform. Circa 5cm across and 4,5 cm tall.

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Code: 60179

Special Forces - 44 Royal Marines (Commando) Cash Tape Shoulder Title

A rare two part '44' and 'Royal Marines' red on blue embroidered cash tapes style shoulder title, removed from uniform (missing the final 'Commando' three part piece strip). '44' in good condition. 'Royal Marines' edges have some ragging and a bit of damage.

44 RM Commando was formed in mid 1943 and served in the Far East.

BoBD (Mills) No 2301 refers but with...  read more

Code: 62881

Parachute Regiment Officers Unmarked Frosted Silver Plated Cap Badge, QEII Issue

A die cast Queen's Crown officer's unmarked frosted silver plated cap badge for the Parachute Regiment. This badge dates from post 1953. In good condition complete with long silvered lugs.

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Code: 64849

WW2 Special Forces - Commando Signals Embroidered Red on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, in very good condition. Some traces of glue to the reverse.

Formed in 1942 and attached to Commando HQ. There were two signalmen per Commando Troop. This is the second pattern introduced later in 1942 (previously it had been white on black). See Peter Taylor's book, page 65 and BoBD (Mills) No 2102, who confirms on page 384 that the embroidered versions wer...  read more

Code: 62878

WW2 Commando Brigade Matched Pair of Printed Dagger Formation Signs

Removed from uniform, in 'as worn' condition. Red, unsheathed daggers, with blades pointing upwards, set on black backgrounds.

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Code: 58731

Army Commando Royal Engineers Officers Bullion Cap Badge - Green Backing

In unissued condition, circa 5.6cm tall. Worn by units of the Army 24 Commando Royal Engineer Regiment HQ North Devon. Worn by officers of the 54, 56 and 59 Squadrons and 131 T.A. Volunteers, the latter HQ in London. The classic RE grenade in gold bullion on green background signifying a Commando.

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Code: 60182

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on black felt circular disk, circa 4.5cm in diameter, with hessian backing. In very good condition with some age to it.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed Light Bulb men. See Edwards & Langley No 88.

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Code: 60173

Combined Operations Tombstone Style Red Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge as worn by Naval personnel

Embroidered example, removed from uniform of the red RAF eagle, anchor and Tommy-Gun on a black tombstone shaped backing, this shape usually worn by Royal Navy personnel in Combined Operations Units. In reasonably good condition.

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Code: 64555