cWW2 Royal Army Chaplains (RAChD) Cloth Shoulder Title Patch Badge

cWWII, Royal Army Chaplain's Dept shoulder title badge. VGC.  read more

Code: 1800

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

c1980s 23 Parachute Field Ambulance (P.F.A.) 5 Airborne Brigade Stable Belt

Scarce, 23 PFA stable belt early "THE VICTOR BUCKLE" small sized with the Airborne pegasus badge to centre. Used, worn condition..

23 PFA History:
As a result of the 1974 Defence Review, 16 Independent Para Brigade was disbanded on 31 March 1977. 23 Parachute Field Ambulance did not escape and was reduced to a Parachute Clearing Troop (PCT) as part of 15 Field Ambulance...  read more

Code: 1664

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

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.





12f  read more

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