Light Infantry Rank and Procifiency Badges, 2 types

In February 1952, Light Infantry Regiments of the British Army had their Warrant officer rank badges and proficiency arm badges standardised with woven cloth badges with rifle (dark) green thread and black thread highlights on buff or khaki fawn backing, but by 1954 this backing had been lightened to what was described as a maize background, as is the case with the two badges for sale here, as ...  read more

Code: 69432

County Durham (affiliated to the Durham LI) Army Cadet Force (ACF) Woven Cloth Arm Insignia Shoulder Titles

A set of 1-5 companies insignia, Each in three lines, Durham LI/ A.C.F./ Numeral 1-5. Earlier issues.

These have been glued very firmly to a green felt baize backing which in turn has been applied to corrugated cardboard. Clearly these have been cut down from a larger display. In good overall condition but sold 'As Seen' given glued to a backing. No returns on these item...  read more

Code: 69463

Royal Welch Fusiliers (RWF) Black Tails (Queue Ribbons) Cloth Flash Regimental Distinction

Five black silk ribbon tails sewn together in a fan. front clean, reverse with glue marks and traces of mildew, but does not have an ordure. A large item at circa 19cms tall and 15.5cms wide. Some service wear.

Worn at the back of the collar, originally this had been a bow of broad ribbon worn with the greased pigtail to protect the uniform jacket, known as 'Queue Ribbons'...  read more

Code: 69464

Royal Sussex Regiment

Pair of Volunteer Battalion Officer's silver plated buttons.

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Code: 69466

WW2 Pair of RECCE Reconnaissance Corps Felt Cloth Arm of Service Strips

Removed from uniform, khaki cloth backing. A matched pair. In very good condition and scarce.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1546 / p286 refer.

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Code: 69630

WW2 Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) Printed Cloth Red ON Blue Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform with signs of service wear. Some paper stuck to reverse otherwise in good overall condition.

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Code: 69633

Against All Odds - Raymond Foxall - True account of a two man invasion of occupied Northern France - from the Army Dental Corps!!!

Paperback (1982) In very good second hand condition. A true and extraordinary account of a two man invasion of France in 1942! A rare and highly entertaining account. Will post overseas as this is a small light book.

Two soldiers of the Army Dental Corps, frustrated at continued refusals to their requests to be posted to frontline units, mount their own daring raid on occupi...  read more

Code: 69562

WW1 - AAS Anti Aircraft Section ( Royal Garrison Artillery ) Brass Shoulder Title - Tiptaft

A.A.S standing for Anti - Aircraft Section of Royal Garrison Artillery ( RGA), worn by these units during the First World War. Maker marked to reverse 'Tiptaft B'Ham' . It has seen some wear but is in very good condition and scarce. Not listed in Westlake and also not to be confused with the Army Apprentice School, who wore a title with their name spelt out in full.

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Code: 57014

WW1 Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Gilding Metal Brass Grenade Cap Badge, pre 1923

Die-struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse (slight bending). Lovely old patina to this badge. Circa 38mm tall.

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Code: 56539

WW1 Vintage Trinity House Pilots Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 23.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C&J Weldon 130 Cheapside London to reverse. Gilt bright and button in very good condition.

Trinity House pilots were skilled mariners and provided a vital service to ships bound for British ports. The pilotage service usually operated from pilot cutters when transferring to and from vessels. A Trinity House pilot's licence w...  read more

Code: 62366