WW2 24th Independent Guards Brigade Group Woven Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

Slight nip to top edge, but in unissued condition complete with original black paper backing. Light blue thread detailing to the red pinion (wing) on a dark blue rectangle. Adopted in late 1940, and comprised of infantry battalions from the Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1044 / BoBD (Cole) p65 / Davis No 126 refer.

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Code: 69580

Early Scottish 52nd Lowland Division Woven Formation Sign

An early example with hessian backing. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 69420

WW2 - 11th Armoured Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign Designation Flash

Removed from uniform, khaki drill backing, with stenciled letter M to reverse. A pleasing example WW2 example. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the black bull facing to the left.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3117 refers.

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Code: 69585

WW2 GHQ Middle East Land Forces (MELF) Printed Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

Removed from uniform, a couple of pulls / small holes to red / maroon background otherwise in good worn condition. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the camel facing to the right.

Davis No 31 refers.

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Code: 69610

Post WW2 - British Commonwealth (Occupation) Forces

Woven silk example of the yellow and red king's crown above the tri-part scroll, " British Forces Commonwealth ", removed from uniform. Worn by the British Indian, Australian and New Zealand Forces, (including the RAF) who made up the "Brindiv" occupation Force in Japan. Pre 1952.

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Code: 69620

Cold War - South Western District Printed Cloth Formation Sign, 2nd Pattern

Removed from uniform. In good condition. Scarce. Approved for wear in 1952. A golden hind on a green square, the Crest of Sir Francis Drake.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4109 /p848 refer.

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Code: 69636

Cold War 33rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation

A very plush looking example, with some glue to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1955 - 1961 only. Scarce.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 5432 refers.

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Code: 68807

Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons) Full Dress Bearskin Plume Brass Grenade Holder Badge with White Plume Hackle

A King's crown grenade with white hackle. Slider to reverse of grenade has snapped off and the grenade detail itself is heavily polished. The white plume hackle has a decorative brass holder and is in good condition. Sold as seen, no returns on this item.

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Code: 67450

QARANC (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) Officer's Bullion Cap Badge, QEII issue

Removed from cap, a bullion example with black hessian backing. In very good worn condition. Circa 3.8cms tall.

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Code: 67555

The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (26th & 90th Foot) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal other ranks badge with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition, some tarnishing and spotting.

K&K Vol 1 631 refers.

See item 59723 (now sold) for the Sergeant's pattern which is 3 inches wide as opposed to the other ranks pattern which is circa 2.5 inches wide.

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Code: 67666