c1973-80 Rhodesian Armoured Corps Cap Badge

Rhodesian Armoured Corps cap badge other ranks bush war era.

The Rhodesian Armoured Corps, nicknamed the "Black Devils" — was the only standing armoured cavalry battalion of the Rhodesian Army. During World War II, it took part in the Allied Spring 1945 offensive and the Battle of Monte Cassino as part of South Africa's 6th Armoured Division. The unit was among the first to ent...  read more

Code: 1763

c1955-95 Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Cloth Red Master Pass Annual Test Spitfire Badge Patch

R.O.C. Red Spitfire: for those completing the annual tests 'master' passes 5 times. Embroidered cloth insignia. VGC.

To be successfully awarded the Blue Spitfire badge, the Observer was required to gain a single 'Master Pass' i.e. a score of 90% or above. After five successful 'master passes' of the test led to the award of a red spitfire badge and after a maximum 25 'master pass...  read more

Code: 1762

22 Special Air Service (SAS) Pin 'A' Squadron Badge

S.A.S. official PRI pin the 'Tic'. Worn by members of 'A' Sqn SAS on mufti / DJ dress etc.

"We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go
Always a little further; it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
Across that angry or that glimmering sea". (James Elroy Flecker).  read more

Code: 1761

Special Forces Communicator (SFC) Wings 'Official' Pin Badge 18 Signals Regiment

S.F.C. PRI official pin badge for wear on mufti etc. Housed in its plastic box. VGC.



18 Sigs Regiment incorporated 267 (SRR) Signal Squadron to support the SRR and a new squadron 268 (UKSF) Signal Squadron. 267 Signal Squadron had been formed on 18 December 1987. 268 (UKSF) Signal Squadron incorporated the strategic communications element from 264 (SAS) Signal Sq...  read more

Code: 1760

c1972-92 Slip-On Rank Slides Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Chief Observer Slip-On Rank Slides Cloth Badges x 3

Cold War era R.O.C. Chief Observer (equivalent to Sergeant) 3 bar cloth rank Badge slip-on 3x badges. Used condition.  read more

Code: 1759

c1972-92 Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Chief Observer Cloth Rank Badge

Cold War era R.O.C. Chief Observer (equivalent to Sergeant) 3 bar cloth rank Badge embroidered badge. Used condition.  read more

Code: 1758

cWWII Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Cap Badge KC

cWW2 R.O.C. white metal cap badge. Pre 1952. Lugs. GC.  read more

Code: 1285

c1960-95 Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Cloth '25 Master Pass' Annual Test Gold Spitfire Badge Patch

R.O.C. Gold Spitfire: 6 up to a max 25 annual tests 'master' passes on dark blue, embroidered cloth insignia. VGC.

To be successfully awarded the Blue Spitfire badge, the Observer was required to gain a single 'Master Pass' i.e. a score of 90% or above. After five successful 'master passes' of the test led to the award of a red spitfire badge and after a maximum 25 'master passes...  read more

Code: 1315

c1950s Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Aircraft Master Observer Pass Cloth Badge

Early woven embroidered aircraft spotting / identifying annual exam pass 'Master Test' . GC.

The Royal Observer Corps (ROC) was a civil defence organisation intended for the visual detection, identification, tracking and reporting of aircraft over Great Britain. It operated in the United Kingdom between 29 October 1925 and 31 December 1995, when the Corps' civilian volunteers we...  read more

Code: 1375

cWW2 Pre-1941 Observer Corps Lapel & Cap Badge

WWII. Observer Corps badge. Maker Philips Aldershot. Some enamel damage, good used condition. This badge was issued to all Observers and was generally worn on their beret or as a lapel badge. Note the reference to 'Observer Corps'. The 'Royal' title was issued to the Corps by King George VI in 1941.  read more

Code: 1356