Pre 1952 Royal Air Force (RAF) Enamel Mufti Lapel Sweetheart Badge

cWW2 nice, small R.A.F. lapel badge. Near, VGC.

The motto of the RAF, 'Per Ardua ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars), sums up the Air Force spirit. After its formation in 1918, during WW1, when the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) were merged, the new RAF was keen to foster this spirit.





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Code: 530

c1956-71 The Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry (QOYY) 'Fox' Anodised Aluminium Facing Left Shoulder Title Badge

Q.O.Y.Y. "Fox" ano aluminium (Staybrite) shoulder title regimental insignia worn by members of the unit during its existence from 1956 to 1971. VGC.

Design: The title features a running foxemblem, a design element carried over into the modern Queen's Own Yeomanry (QOY).


Historical Context:
Regiment: The Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry was formed in 1...  read more

Code: 1798

cPre-1986 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment Sports Tracksuit Regimental Patch

Sports tracksuit badge attributed to cPre-1986, insignia in the form of the Glosters (28th/61st) Regt'l back cap badge insignia. Mint.

The Gloucester Regt achieved fame during the Korean War when the 1st Battalion held out for three nights against overwhelming odds during the Battle of the Imjin River. The stand, described by the commander of the United Nations forces in Korea a...  read more

Code: 365

c1943-45 WW2 British Plastic King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct Economy Pin Badge

cWWII, a scarce original wartime issue single, King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct plastic (sometimes incorrectly named 'Bakerlite') economy issue badge. In the form of a crowned oval laurel wreath; within the wreath a tablet inscribed 'For Brave Conduct' superimposed on an upright sword all on a red plastic ground, the reverse impressed in relief with Registration Number 'R.D.839943 PAT. APP...  read more

Code: 1486

cWW2 France Free French Nationality Large 10 Commando Shoulder Title Badge Patch

cWWII, Rare, larger version 'France' title attributed to the Interallied Free French (FF) Cdos. This type of France Nationality title was worn above the 'No 10 Commando' and '4 Commando' titles. Also, worn by 1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos. VGC.


1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos was a Fusiliers marins (Sailor Riflemen) commando unit of the Free Fre...  read more

Code: 1182

Post 1908 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment 'Stirrup' Other Ranks Brass Collar Badge

7th Hants Regimental OR's brass collar badge on lugs. VGC. Scarce.

Ref: 'Regimental Badges' by Major T.J. Edwards

“THE "STIRRUP" has nothing to do with horse riding, but is a metal gauge in the shape of a stirrup, which was once used to measure dogs in the New Forest. At present it is chained to the wall in the old Verderers' Hall in The King's House at Lyndhurst....  read more

Code: 1797

2nd Phase c1953 Home Guard (HG) Mufti Lapel Badge

H.G. cold war period official issue lapel badge. Small white metal Crowned Order of the Garter bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' motto, with embossed 'HG' initials to the centre, the reverse complete with original lapel horseshoe style fitting to be worn by a gentleman member in his civilian attire. Very good condition.

Height 26mm.


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Code: 494

6th Irish Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officers' Horse Furniture Browband Boss Badges

A pair, with maker's marks (WC *). Circular brass ornaments with silver plated Regimental castles both with flags flying right. 6.2cm in dia. Boss slide fittings. In great condition and rare cavalry pieces.


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Code: 6

Warwickshire Regiment Officer's Black Cord Boss Cap Badge Device

Warwicks Regimental Pattern Officer’s black cord boss.
Good scarce example with with silver slipped rose mount. Wires / prongs for attachment to the side hat. VGC.  read more

Code: 484