cWW2 US American Parachute Wings Qualification British Made Gaunt London Pin Badge

cWWII, British made lovely silver toned U.S. metal American wings, marked correctly JR Gaunt London. Pin back. VGC. Scarce.



America. The original USA Army parachutist badge was designed in 1941 by Captain (later Lieutenant General) William P. Yarborough and approved by the Department of War in March of that year. The military parachutist badge replaced the "parac...  read more

Code: 1788

cWW2, Mid-War Parachute Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Patch Badge A good and early war time period embroidered serif type lettering Para Regt shoulder title.GC.

A good and early war time period embroidered serif type lettering Para Regt shoulder title. Slight tear to top edge. Removed from Battle Dress.

Introduced at the end of 1943 to replace the then worn 'Airborne' shoulder title by the Parachute Regiment. This type was replaced by the well known dark blue on light blue Parachute Regimental shoulder title. This example is in a fine c...  read more

Code: 1789

cWW2 Canadian Type 6 Parachute Cloth Qualification Wing,

cWWII, Canadian 'Type 6(b)' para wing. Paste / glue backed version. Made in England and purchased by the Canadian airborne troops circa late 44-45. Worn also by Canadian members of the FSSF, Special Service Battalion / Regiment and SOE.

It features a white parachute with a yellow maple leaf embroidered on a distinctive green backing. Scarce Canadian / Canada paratrooper insignia.  read more

Code: 1764

c1960s Special Air Service (SAS) Cloth Cap Badge

Very rare, early 1960s S.A.S. cloth beret badge with a cloth backing. Embroidered red edged blue winged dagger with 'WHO DARES WINS' on navy/black shield.

Designed by Cpl. Tait, MM and Bar. Approved by David Stirling and General Auchinleck.  read more

Code: 1740

c1952-58 Pair of White Metal Parachute Regiment Collar Badges

Scarce, Para Regt Other Ranks white metal die-struck matching collar dogs on brass backing plates QEII Crowns. VGC.  read more

Code: 1779

cWW2 Small 'Mini' Reconnaissance Corps Cloth Shoulder Title Cloth Badge

cWWII, unusually small / miniature Recce Corps title Sans-Serif. Approx 9.5cm length (compared to a normally sized approx 13cm one). Likely, a private purchase Officer pattern. Removed from Battle Dress. Scarce. VGC.  read more

Code: 1007

cWW2 Reconnaissance Corps Regiment Sweetheart Pin Lapel Brass & Enamel Badge

cWWII, Recce Corps brass and enamel sweetheart badge. GC.  read more

Code: 1035

cWW2 British Airborne Forces Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch

cWWII, approved by the War Office 20 Feb 1942 a curved embroidered 'Airborne' Forces cloth shoulder title patch. VGC.

Ref: BoBD 2138 page 398.


The 1st Airborne Division was an airborne infantry division of the British Army during the Second World War. The division was formed in late 1941 during the Second World War, after the British Prime Minister, Winsto...  read more

Code: 1715

cWW2, Mid-War Parachute Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Patch Badge

A good and early war time period embroidered serif type lettering Para Regt shoulder title.GC.

Introduced at the end of 1943 to replace the then worn 'Airborne' shoulder title by the Parachute Regiment. This type was replaced by the well known dark blue on light blue Parachute Regimental shoulder title. This example is in a fine condition lovely scarcer white backed and removed ...  read more

Code: 1752

c1950s Downswept Special Air Service (SAS) Cloth Wings

Scarce, S.A.S. c1950s down swept wings with paper / carton type backing. VGC. Unknown label to rear.

The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. It was founded as a regiment in 1941 by David Stirling, and in 1950 it was reconstituted as a corps. The unit specialises in a number of roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and...  read more

Code: 626