81st West African Division Cloth Shoulder Formation Sign Badge - Burma
This sun bleached spider has evolved from a black to a brown tarantula spider on a yellow background, so unlike many of the unissued ones on many sites, this one has seen some real service.
They were from units of the West African Frontier Force and saw heavy fighting in the Burma campaign of WW2. Wingate's special force, trained in long range penetration, included one ... read more
WW2 battledress white rope lanyard believed to be Royal Artillery
Good clean condition (better than in the photos), circa 38 inches in length.
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Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Pattern Torin Cap with Bullion St George's Grenade
In superb condition with no damage or moth, with only signs of minor wear to inside. See also the copy photo of Major Mordue of the 4/5th Territorial Battalion RNF wearing this pattern in 1966 (copied from the St George's Gazette for August 1966, page 159). Gosling green and black felt, with no fading or damage. This pattern was worn on and off by officer's of the Regiment, since abo... read more
WW2 Bundles for Britain - British Bulldog with crossed Amercian and Union Jack flags - Dog Tag
Back in 1941, for the sum of fifty cents, someone could support "Bundles for Britain" by enrolling their dog in "Barkers for Britain." They then received the dog tag and a certificate of membership for their dog that was "signed" by the President of "Barkers for Britain." The "President" of "Barkers for Britain" was Franklin Roosevelt's Scottish terrier Fala (Before Pearl Harbour, ... read more
Early British National Savings Black Enamel Pin Badge
A scarce 'National Savings 15'6 and £1" brass with inlaid black enamel badge bearing the Asian goodluck symbol of a crooked cross, the use of which was dropped in 1939 for obvious reasons. The reverse has the maker's details "J.A.Wylie & Co London". Good condition with no damage to the enamel and with its original pin fitting plus clasp, no damage to the enamel. Circa 20cm square.
Scarce WW2 Voluntary Worker National Savings Campaign Printed Arm Band Brassard
Printed yellow on blue, very good condition, no damage, holes or moth. Circa 20cm wide and 9.5cm tall. read more
Rare & attributed Infantry Officer 1897 Pattern Sword as issued in WW1. Regimental Pattern - 5th Foot ( Northumberland Fusiliers ) - Property of Lt -Col. Thomas Michael Scanlan M.C. and Bar
Scarce sword sold with very extensive research and copy photos of this officer in uniform. (See item 52209 for more photos)
The 5th Fusiliers later Northumberland Fusiliers were unique in having a the regimental device of a fused grenade and St George and The Dragon mounted on the outside of the Guard. This particular swords was manufactured by Hawkes and Co, of No 1 Saville R... read more
Somerset Light Infantry Small Pattern Beret Badge - Gaunt
Small pattern beret cap badge with original slider stamped with maker's details: JR Gaunt London (note no full stop). Good sharp condition. read more
Duke of Cornwall's Light infantry Cap Badge - Slider stamped with Regimental Number
Attractive and interesting pattern with 509 stamped on slider. Early issue, low regimental number. Possibility of researching owner? read more