53rd Welsh Division (TA) Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

A large red felt "W" on a horizontal base sewn to a khaki battledress rectangle. Circa 7cms tall and 10cms wide. Small stain on red felt otherwise in good condition and has some age to it.

As part of 21st Army Group the 53rd Division were involved in the fierce fighting at Normandy in 1944,and later in the Ardennes and the Reichwald Forest before crossing the Rhine. The 53rd Div...  read more

Code: 69045

Essex Yeomanry (104th Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery) Brass Ball Button

A scarce ball button with the crest of this unit to front. This pattern introduced circa 1935 following the transfer of the Essex RHA battery to the 104th Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery in 1933. Worn by all ranks. Fixed shank, no maker mark. More than one available, please email if more required.

Litchfield, N (1992) "The Territorial Artillery 1908 - 1988" p67, Fig 89 refers...  read more

Code: 68592

The Middlesex Regiment ( 57th & 77th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Issue Cap Badge with Original Felt Regimental Backing Cloth

Most probably a WW2 issue as no evidence of braising holes to reverse. A diamond back badge in the regiment's regimental colours (in equal portions) of gold yellow and dark maroon sewn onto a satin black material backing. The badge backing was in use during WW1 by over forty battalions. Then it dropped out of use, until adopted again during WW2 (source: Badge Backings & Special Embellishment...  read more

Code: 60027

Middlesex Regiment Officer's Mounted Silver Plate on Gilt Cap Button

In very good condition, silver dark toned.

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Code: 65618

Middlesex Regiment Pair of Woven White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Titles

A matched pair but one with some residue and staining. Heavy white lettering with a hessian back. Condition reflected in price and sold as seen.

BoBD (Jon Mills) 4208 refers.

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Code: 67216

57th (West Middlesex) Regiment Officer's Gilt Large Pattern Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. QVC Crown. Some loss of detail from service wear and gilt dulled otherwise in good overall condition.

Ripley No 147 refers.

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Code: 68355

Early Middlesex Army Cadet Force ACF Woven Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation 1st Pattern

Yellow on purple with original black paper backing. Scarce.

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Code: 68809

WW1 Royal Naval Division Howe Battalion Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce title with two original D shaped loops to reverse. Some light scratching to front and some stipple marks to reverse otherwise in good condition.

Westlake No 1613 refers.

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Code: 68904

WW1 Indian Army - 1 / UPH United Provinces Light Horse Matched Pair of White Metal Shoulder Titles - Gaunt

White metal shoulder titles, a matched pair in the form of the curved initials of the unit, surmounted by a '1'. With two original loops to the reverse of each and both maker marked JR Gaunt London. UK made. Most probably officers' issue. Scarce. Worn 1909 - 1917 only.

The United Provinces Light Horse was an auxiliary unit formed in 1904 from the amalgamation of the Allahaba...  read more

Code: 68557

Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Regiment White Metal Shoulder Title

Locally made cast in white meta with three integral loops. Worn circa 1922 - 1949. In good condition.

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Code: 69014