WW1 -18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

A small but attractive gilt brass and enamel badge with original and functional pin fitting. No damage to enamel and gilt bright. Circa 24mm tall. In very good condition. King's crown.

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Code: 69055

Boer War Vintage 18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Hallmarked Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - 1900

Hand cut with engraved detail and original fully functional stout pin fitting. Crown to top. Maker marked 'W.H.H.' and Birmingham assay letter 'a' lower case (1900). In superb condition with no damage or polishing. Scarce.

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Code: 66227

WW1 Home Front - Womens Legion (WL) Brooch Pin Badge

Die struck in bronze. Earlier pattern with wings on the figure of victory. Sadly C clasp is damaged and tip of pin has been truncated slightly otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.5cms tall. Condition reflected in price. No returns on this item. Sold as seen.

(A claret / maroon cloth backing would indicate a motor transport driver. However, no cloth backing present).
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Code: 65838

A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists

La Brigade de Parachutistes Coloniaux: Brigade of Colonial Parachutists, formed at Vannes in February 1955 from the 1re DBCCP. Transitioned to la Brigade École des Parachutistes Colonial in February 1958 and then to la Brigade de Parachutistes d'Outre-Mer in December 1958.

See pages 91-100 but you will need to brush up on your French (if not French!):
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Code: 69054

WW2 13th Corps / British Element, Trieste Force (BETFOR) Printed Cloth Formation Sign

In unissued condition, a printed red leaping gazelle on a white circle in a red square with a narrow white border. Stylized version, facing left. In good overall condition with an old tape mark to reverse. According to Oliver Lock also worn by those Italians who had opted to fight on the allies side as F Recce Squadron.

Davis describes as rare (item 39).

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Code: 68347

WW2 Reconnaissance (Recce) Corps Officers Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Buttons Limited, Birmingham. Gilt bright, slight stain otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 65768

WW2 RECCE Reconnaissance Corps Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin OCA Badge

In unmarked silver with a blue enamel scroll. Original and functional pin fitting. Small at circa 23mm tall. Silver dark toned otherwise in very good condition with no enamel damage.

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Code: 69053

WW2 Era Royal Air Force RAF Officer's Side Cap Two Part Cap Badge with Backing Plate

In good worn condition, with all fixings to the reverse. King's crown, pre 1952. A good example.

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Code: 69052

WW2 Era Royal Air Force RAF Officer's Side Cap Gilt Two Part Cap Badge with Backing Plate

In very good condition, gilt in excellent condition, with all fixings tabs to the reverse. King's crown, pre 1952. A superb example.

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Code: 66881

British and Commonwealth Forces Oakleaf Oakleaves MiD Emblem

Mention in Despatches (MID) Oak leaf, the 1920 pattern for wear on General Service Medal or the full size WW2 medals, or post war campaigns up to and including 1993. Circa 22mm x 8mm. Die cast in bronze with two holes in each for sewing to the medal ribbon.

Stock photo. Only two of this type now available but the price is per each. You will receive only one oakleaf unless mo...  read more

Code: 69049