WW2 Indian Army - 505th Lines of Communication Area District Printed Formation Sign
Great design, two black on red shield. Two arms and circle together formed 'VOV' or '505'. Removed from uniform and good condition. Scarce.
505 LOC District was formed in Chittagong under the command of Major-General A.H.J. Snelling before moving to Meiktila. It supported the Fourteenth Army ( which explains the "XIV"). Black on red shield. Two arms and circle together fo... read more
Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers ( RRF ) Pattern Facing Pair of Anodised Aluminium AA Collar Badges
Bi-coloured anodized aluminium ( staybrite ) facing collar badges (not quite matching) with original square lug to each. Worn vertically in pairs facing left and right on the No 2 Dress ( SD ) jacket. In good condition (some minor wear to one lug). Worn by Fusilier Brigade soldiers 1962 - 1968, and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers thereafter.
Col D. Wood No 246 refers.
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Royal Anglesey Light Infantry Militia Glengarry Badge, 1874 - 1877, of Welsh interest
A very scarce and extraordinarily attractive glengarry badge worn for a limited time only as the unit was redesignated as Engineers in 1877 ( Hay, p244). Darkened silver plate with two original lugs to the reverse. The head of St. David ( of Wales ) in an oak spray to the centre of a strung bugle horn. In excellent condition with minor service wear but with sharp detail.
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2nd King Edward 7th Own Gurkha Rifles ( The Sirmoor Rifles ) Lieutenant - Colonel 's Rank Slide, pre 1994
Second Goorkhas. In excellent unworn condition.
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2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles ( The Sirmoor Rifles ) Track Suit Embroidered Badge, pre 1994
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Scarce 1915 Nelson Copper Cross - Made from Copper from HMS Victory and Foudroyant
Scarce Nelson Copper Cross 1915, circa 2.8cm square with small ring for suspension. Made by the British & Foreign Sailors Society. 1915 date makes it clear it is a patriotic piece referring as it does to Waterloo, Trafalgar but also our World War One allies France, Russia and Belgium, Duty & Honour.
Fully cataloged in "Remember Nelson" (2005) Spink publication for the N... read more
6th King 's African Rifles ( KAR ) anodised Cap Badge - Arabic Numeral pattern - Gaunt
A scarce anodised cap badge to the 6th Kings African Rifles ( KAR ). With a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London.
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South African School Cadets Large White Metal Cap Badge
Worn circa 1910 - 1961, with two original loops to reverse. Strong and well struck badge, large ( 5.5cm tall and 6cm wide) and attractively styled.
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WW2 Home Front unusual reversable Street Fire Parties ( SFP ) / Fire Guard Arm Brassard
Given the drive to economy it would make sense that the SFPs when renamed Fire Guards should have their new initials painted on the other side of their armlet, as is the case with this one, but I have never encountered one like this before. In very good condition with no damage to paintwork, mothing or repairs. Circa 19cm across and 8.5cm tall.
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WW2 Home Front Fire Guard Arm Brassard
This pattern replaced the Street Fire Parties ( SFP ) armlet when fire watchers were renamed Fireguards. Yellow letters painted on to a blue cloth armlet. Some minor cracking to paint, but all intact. Circa 20cm across and 8.5cm tall. Good condition, with no moth, tears or repairs.
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