WW2 Norwegian Free Forces Army Embroidered Cloth Nationality Formation Sign Patch (Norwegian flag)

A small neatly embroidered Norwegian flag on a khaki felt rectangle, hessian backed, circa 3.8cm by 3.1cm. In very good condition. As worn by members of No 5 Troop ( Norway ) of No 10 (Inter Allied) Commando. Not to be confused with the RAF Norwegian volunteers version which is on a blue / grey background.

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Code: 59126

Princess Louise's WW1 Munition Maker's Canteen Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

A scarce and heavily gold plated (unmarked) cast pin badge with original and functional pin fittings to the reverse. Circa 3.5cm tall. In very good condition.

The system of works canteens was a WW1 innovation from Lloyd George's drive to improve conditions for workers and his desire to reduce alcohol related problems in the a place where war stores were being manufactured. Ca...  read more

Code: 59125

Suffolk / Cambridgeshire Regiment ( TA ) Embroidered White On Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform. Large title, in good condition, hessian backed. Worn 1961- 1967.

In 1961, the 4th Battalion the Suffolk Regiment merged with the 1st Battalion, The Cambridgeshire Regiment to become the Suffolk & Cambridgeshire Regiment, TA.


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Code: 59124

Edwardian issue Durham Light infantry ( DLI ) Other Rank's White Metal Cap Badge - on lugs

An early pattern die struck white metal cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.2cm tall. In Excellent condition with sharp detail.

K&K Vol 1 No 681

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Code: 59122

Scarce WW1 Patriotic Magic Card Trick Folder - For the Troops at the Front

An usual item, small enough to post to the troops in the trenches. Open one side and then the other and the card "magically" transfers itself from behind the diagonal lines to the horizontal lines. It still blows my mind! A wondrous trick even now to try on your children and friend alike!

I recently saw a contemporary model made of ANZAC troops at play on the deck of a ...  read more

Code: 59120

WW2 National Defence Company ( NDC ) Officer's OSD Cap Badge - Gaunt - GVI Cypher

A nicely die cast officer's bronze cap badge with two original blades to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. In very good condition. This was the final pattern badge.

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Code: 59116

WW1 Royal Engineers ( RE ) Officer's OSD Cap Badge, GV - Gaunt

A nicely die cast bronze cap badge with two original tabs and maker marked JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown. In very good condition. As ever not recommended to play with the blades as they get brittle with time.

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Code: 59115

WW2 Printed Auxiliary Territorial Service ( ATS ) Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, quite worn but colours still bright.

Davis No 391 refers (he categorizes this as rare to very rare).

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Code: 59108

WW2 Printed West Yorkshire Regiment White on Red Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, double stitched so quite worn.

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Code: 59107

WW2 Printed Royal West Kent Regiment White on Red Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, quite worn.

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Code: 59106