2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment Flash

Merrow edged example, unissued condition but folded through the centre.

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Code: 67358

Hants (Hampshire), Dorset and Aldershot District Command Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A white winged figure of Victory standing before four white points (The needles of the Isle of Wight) all on a blue ground (commemorating the ports which launched the D-Day invasion). This example faces left. A small stain to reverse otherwise in very good condition. As worn from 1945 - 1948.

See also my item 65711 for a right facing example, RFU.

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Code: 67353

RTR Royal Tank Regiment Cast Brass Collar Badge as worn by Band

A cast brass collar badge (same size as cap badge?) with tank facing to the right as worn by members of the band. With original loops. Despite other ranks being issued with a tank facing left from 1925 onwards, this pattern with the tank facing "the wrong way" continued to be worn by members of RTR band until at least WW2. Circa 5cms tall.

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Code: 67066

Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Officers Frosted Gilt Collar Badge, facing right

A simply stunning frosted gilt die cast collar badge facing to the right with two original D shaped loops. Circa 3.5cms wide and 3.2cms tall. Worn 1924 - 1959. Scarce.

Churchill No 49

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Code: 65322

Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) Police Black Metal Helmet Plate 1902 - 1922

A large die struck plate with three original loops (some twisting) and what appears to be the original and correct red felt badge backing cloth. Worn on an 1878 pattern military helmet plate. Circa 10.5cms tall. Black finish in very good condition. Rare.

The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was Ireland's armed police force from the early nineteenth century, from 1836 until 19...  read more

Code: 64603

22nd Regiment of Foot (Cheshire Regiment) Other Ranks Collar Badge, 1879 - 1881

Another rare find, a voided collar badge with 22 to the centre of a wreath all within an eight-pointed star. in brass with two large brass loops to the reverse (e-w). The badge appears to have been laquered. Circa 2.4cms across. Worn only for three years from 1879 until 1881.

Churchill No 616 refers.

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Code: 64934

22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot Officers Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank (this bent), maker marked Firmin& Sons. 153 Strand, London. Gilt finish now mainly back to brass and with shank bent otherwise in good condition.

Ripley No 109 refers

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Code: 64936

Victorian / Edwardian Cheshire Regiment Other Ranks Cap Badge, Collar and Shoulder Title Set

Aill items on original loops and in good overall condition. Braising / sweat / expansion hole to reverse of acorn on cap badge, collar badge very dark toned loops and the shoulder title is the second pattern, but which was introduced before 1902.

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Code: 64940

WW2 Cheshire Regiment Plastic Economy Cap Badge - Blades

In good condition with minimal distortion to the cellulose acetate plastic (sometimes incorrectly described as Bakelite). Blades original but one appears to have been strengthened with glue and the other shows a fracture mark, so recommend these are not opened. Sold as seen, no returns on this item.

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Code: 64956