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

Post WW2 Denmark Danish Brigade Group Cloth Formation Sign

A woven cloth formation sign removed from uniform but in good overall condition. Post WW2 issue.

Cole "Badges on Battledress" p160 refers.

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Code: 58859

Denmark Danish Insignia Transport Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with no wear to gilt finish. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.1cm tall. A wheel with crossed pistols and the monarchs crest of King Christian IX to centre surmounted by a Danish Royal Crown.

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Code: 62320

Danish Denmark Air Force Parachute Wing in Bullion

In very good condition, removed from uniform, on dark green backing, cut to shape. Circa 11cms wide including backing.

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Code: 64888

Woven Netherlands Dutch 4th Division Cloth Flash Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, embroidered green four leaf clover on a black rectangle. Circa 4.5cm by 4cm. In very good condition. my grateful thanks to Henk for the identification.

The division was founded on February 1, 1953 and consisted of the 41st, 42nd and 43rd infantry regiments. Parts of the division fought in what was then New Guinea. The cloverleaf was chosen as a symbol of uni...  read more

Code: 62103

WW2 Indian Ocean - Mauritius Territorial Force (MTF) Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition and scarce. Worn 1939 - 1945. Two battalions in WW2. The Mauritius stag was introduced by the Dutch.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1175 refers.

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Code: 64307

USA postage recommenced!

Royal Mail now accepting packages and parcels for USA so normal service has been resumed.

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Code: 63539

WW2 Air Defence League Enamel Lapel Badge (First Pattern) in Box of Issue

A mint example still on its manufacturer's card in box of issue. Some wear to box corners otherwise in good condition. Badge and enamel - mint. Scarce.


See the following URL for more information:

https://www.ww2civildefence.co.uk/blog/air-raid-defence-league-arw-air-raid-warden-lapel-badge

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Code: 69185

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF) Officer's Pair of Woven White On Red Shoulder Titles - Guards pattern

Worn a la Guards Division style with rounded ends. Of similar manufacture, display well together, but one a bit grubbier on the reverse than the other. This pattern worn circa 1945 - 1947 but most usually encountered with square ends.

No 1 Independent Machine Company of the 4th Battalion RNF was in May 1945 part of the 32nd Brigade Group (Guards Armoured Division) (Source Bar...  read more

Code: 69184

Highland Cyclist Battalion (HCB) Pair of Officer's Gilt Brass Buttons

A good pair of officer's buttons, the larger maker marked Wm Anderson & Sons Edinburgh and the smaller Armfield and Co, Birmingham. Fixed shanks. Circa 26mm and 19mm in diameter respectively. Slight service wear, more obvious on smaller of the two. Rare.

Ripley No 446 refers

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Code: 69183