Pre-1981 Aberdeen Scotland University Air Squadron Shoulder Title Cloth Badge

Aberdeen Scottish OTC RAF Uni Air Sqn patch. VGC.

In 1980, Aberdeen Airport was getting too busy, and the Aberdeen unit was looking to move. In November 1980 the unit moved to Leuchars, when it had four aircraft.

In 1981, because of the reduction of the Service generally, Aberdeen UAS was amalgamated with the resurrected St Andrews – now including the new Dundee Un...  read more

Code: 2258

c2012-13 Special Boat Service (SBS) 'Official' PRI Merchandise Union Jack Patch Badge

S.B.S. UJ patch produced by the company 5.11.
An early patch worn by SF Operators. Short lived and scarce. Official Regimental merchandise. On velcro. VGC.

The Special Boat Service (SBS) is the special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. The SBS can trace its origins back to the Second World War when the Army Special Boat Section was formed in 1940.3 After the...  read more

Code: 2120

Rugby Union 'Colours' Sports Official cWW2 HQ 21st Army Group Cloth Formation Sign Patch

Scarce sports badge, c1943-45, 21st Army Gp, later BAOR badge for a player or an official in the 'Rugby Union' sport.

Likely worn by an Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) Instructor/Member/Official/ Referee/Corps Player, on his blazer, tracksuit, rugby top.  read more

Code: 102

c1940s Leading Torpedo (LTO) Man Minesweeper Branch Qual Badge Patch

cWWII, Leading Rate (star) Torpedoman (crossed torpedos) Minesweeping (M.S.) trade qualification branch badge. GC.

Crossed Torpedoes: Represent the overall Torpedo Branch, which historically managed both torpedo mechanics and shipboard electrical systems, including underwater mine warfare. "M.S." Letters: Stands specifically for Minesweeping. During WWII, electrical wiremen assi...  read more

Code: 2257

cWW1 17th (Northern) Division Cloth Formation Sign Badge.

Great War 17th (Northern) Div WWI cloth formation sign patch.

c1914-19. Good rare red felt rectangle embroidered with white dot and dash (morse code) representing the top of the numerals 17.
Removed from uniform with service wear.

Came with an East Yorkshire (Yorks) brass shoulder title on 'electrical' round shaped loops with backing plate and an unusual cr...  read more

Code: 104

Gloucestershire Regiment Brass Back Cap Badge

cWW2 - 1950s, Glosters Regimental brass back badge small standard size on lugs, solid back variation. GC.  read more

Code: 2256

c1940s WW2 Royal Warwickshire Regimental Association Officially Numbered Enamel Badge

cWWII, 'Royal Warwickshire Regimental Association' lapel badge; gilt brass example inlaid with red white and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and official issue number '5794'. Buttonhole lapel fitting, VGC.  read more

Code: 2255

cWW2 Royal Artillery (RA) Sweetheart Pin Badge

cWWII, R.A. sweetheart with a plastic / faux mother of pearl back with cap badge device affixed. All surmounted on a 'lucky horse shoe'. GC.  read more

Code: 2254

c1945 WW2 Royal Marines (RM) Commando Brigade Group Badge Patch

cWWII Cdo 'dagger' Bde arm flash. VGC.  read more

Code: 2253

Special Boat Service (SBS) Reserve Regimental Stable Belt

S.B.S. Reserve Regiment unit rare pattern, medium size stable belt. These were made by Firmin, but are all unmarked. GC.

The Special Boat Service (SBS) is the special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. The SBS can trace its origins back to the Second World War when the Army Special Boat Section was formed in 1940.

After the Second World War, the Royal...  read more

Code: 2251