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

A matched and facing pair of printed red leaping gazelles in a white circle in a red square with a narrow white border, folded for wear and sewn to Khaki Drill backings with four press stud poppers to the reverse of each. The stylized version. ln very good overall condition. According to Oliver Lock (Airborne Insignia Vol 2) also worn by those Italians who had opted to fight on the allies sid...  read more

Code: 69595

WW2 80th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Worn in facing pairs, this one with the ship facing to the right. Removed from uniform, a bit grubby and stained with evidence of having some rust marks from a drawing pin at some point and a couple of small pinprick holes. This badge was made by “Calico Printers”. Annotated with a number to the reverse. Condition reflected in price. Scarce.

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Code: 69594

WW2 Royal Navy RN Petty Officer's Bullion Cap Badge, King's Crown

Removed from cap. A padded bullion wire example with embroidered crown and silver plated metal fouled anchor to centre, on black wool background. Hessian backed with strengthening bar. In good worn condition. Central jewel below crown is blue. They were worn with blue central jewels from 1920 onwards.

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Code: 69589

Cold War 7th Armoured Division Woven Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

Removed from uniform and edges folded for wear. Desert Jerboa Rat facing right. In good condition. A post WW2 example.

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Code: 69590

WW2 Royal Navy (RN) Bullion Anti Aircraft Gunner, 3rd Class

A scarce arm badge, worn from 1939 - 1949. Removed from uniform, some tarnish to gold bullion wire from service wear.

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Code: 69592

WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Officially Numbered Lapel Badge

A scarce Second World War period unmarked silver 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge', made by the Royal Mint and with official Air Ministry issue number "21192”. Very good condition, retaining original brass buttonhole fitting. Circa 2.3cm tall.

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Code: 62056

RAF No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron Royal Air Force badge, Kings Crown

A scarce original King George VI period Royal Air Force No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting a mallard duck alighting and Latin motto "Semper vigilate" (Be Always Vigilant), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Circa 34mm ta...  read more

Code: 61502

WW1 Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) Original Brass Other Ranks Cap Badge

A good stiff badge with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse.  read more

Code: 57900

Physical Training Instructor ( PTI ) Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Non-substantive Arm Badge ( smaller pattern)

This pattern was introduced in 1923, made from brass gilding metal. It is an especially attractive badge depicting three muscular arms, each wielding a club. This is the smaller pattern version for sale here. The larger one is depicted here for comparison purposes only but is for sale above. The smaller one is circa 3.5cm across.
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Code: 62053

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Volunteer Reserve ( RAFVR ) Embroidered Cloth Titles

Matching pair, with no damage or moth. Look to have been removed from a red felt background display board at some point. Scarce.

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Code: 62061