c1949-53 Early Post-War Italian Special Forces Parachute Wing Qualification 'Lightbulb' Cloth Patch Badge

Italy Para qual 'lightbulb' orange embroidered parachute on khaki. VGC.

The Paracadutisti (Italian for "paratroopers") are the elite airborne infantry specialty of the Italian Army, distinguished by their rigorous training in parachute jumps, rapid assault tactics, and high-mobility operations, forming a cornerstone of Italy's special forces capabilities since their inception be...  read more

Code: 1799

22 Special Air Service (SAS) Challenge Coin Bottle Opener 'Official' Regimental

'Official' 22 S.A.S. Bottle Opener P.R.I.

NB: the black pen marks are not on the opener, it's to deter fakers. VGC.



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 count...  read more

Code: 1606

cWW2 'Cash Tape' No 44 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title

Two piece 'cash tape' 44 and separate RM for wear on the Battle Dress (BD). Removed from uniform. Missing the 'Commando' tab. Cdo WWII.

Dimensions: 17mm Height.

No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation in the British Commandos, formed during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 3rd Special Service Brigade and served in the Bu...  read more

Code: 131

cWW2 Medium Sized Army Air Corps (AAC) Flat Button

cWWII, A.A.C. King's Crown Officer Pattern flat engraved button. Med size 17mm. Maker JR Gaunt & Sons London. GC.  read more

Code: 1795

Pre-1952 Medium Sized Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) Anodised Aluminium Button

Scarce, c1951-52, King's Crown G.P.R. domed staybrite ano button. 20mm dia. Maker marked BUTTONS Ltd B'HAM. VGC.

The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations. Established during the war in 1...  read more

Code: 1794

Medium Sized Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) Anodised Aluminium Button

c1952-57 med ano staybrite flat G.P.R. button 18mm dia. Maker marked BUTTONS Ltd B'HAM.

The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations. Established during the war in 1942, the regiment was dis...  read more

Code: 1792

c1973-80 Rhodesian War Period Selous Scouts Regiment Numbered Wing

Rhodesian Bush War period lower numbered '0754' wing. Although, that number is not attributed to a member of the Selous Scouts in the book 'Pamwe Chete' by Lt Col Ron Rheid Daly, it is still a nice and hard to find numbered wing. VGC. With a brown backing cloth.

The Selous Scouts /səˈluː/ was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army that operated during the Rhodesian Bush Wa...  read more

Code: 17

cWW2 British Reconnaissance Corps Serif Cloth Shoulder Title Cloth Badge

cWWII, Recce Corps title rare larger Serif style. Removed from Battle Dress. VGC.




The Reconnaissance Corps, or simply Recce Corps, was a service branch of the British Army, formed during the Second World War, whose units provided reconnaissance for infantry divisions. It was formed from infantry brigade reconnaissance groups on 14 January 1941.

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Code: 1781

cWW2 British Rare Parachute Regiment Voided Crown Plated Cap Badge

cWWII, rare plated 'voided crown' early pattern cap. badge. Some minor loss of plating in shroud lines which doesn't detract. GC.  read more

Code: 1782

cWW2 Army Air Corps (AAC) Other Ranks Cap Badge

cWWII pre 1952, King's Crown White metal A.A.C. cap badge on lugs. VGC.  read more

Code: 1783