WW2 Royal Navy Ratings HMS Cap Tally.

Full-length WW2 ribbon with gold-wire woven title "H.M.S" (Note full-stops).

At the start of World War 2, for security reasons sailors stopped wearing cap-tallies showing their ship's name. Tallies bearing HM Minesweeper and HM Destroyer were eventually replaced by a universal tally bearing only "H.M.S."
This tally has been worn but is in very good condition.

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Code: 69057

WW1 Royal Naval Division RND Cap Tally Ribbon Hat Band

A rare and original First World War period 'Royal Naval Division cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering on almost full length silk ribbon. Good condition, service wear, gold wire toned. Length Approx 35 inches, so a little shortened with the swallow tail ends squared off.

Worn by sailors of the Royal Naval Division circa 1915-16. At the outbreak of WWI, Winston Chu...  read more

Code: 68646

White on Blue Embroided Cloth Rifle Proficiency Marksman Sleeve Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, some nibbles and moth grazing but has some age to it. Cannot recall whether this is Australian army or cadet item. Any information welcome. Sold as seen.

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Code: 69056

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

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