c1930-58 The 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars Bi-Metal Other Rank's Cap Badge

The 3rd Kings Own Hussars bi-metal cap badge. Lugs. VGC.

Ref: KK 1894.

The 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, including the First and the Second World Wars, before being amalgamated with the 7th Queen's Own Hussars, to form the Queen's Own Hussars in November 1958.  read more

Code: 1954

Irish Guards Officer Gilt Rank Pip Star Shoulder Badge

Scarce 'fresh gilt' Irish Guards rank star. VGC.  read more

Code: 1953

c1952-59 North Staffordshire Regiment Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Gaunt

North Staffs ano staybrite cap badge maker JR Gaunt London. VGC.

Formed at a time when the British Empire was reaching its peak, the regiment served all over the Empire, in times of both peace and war, and in many theatres of war outside the Empire. It fought with distinction in the First World War and the Second World War, as well as in other smaller conflicts around the world. ...  read more

Code: 1952

cWW1 Essex Regiment WW1 All Brass Economy Cap Badge

cWWI, Essex Regt all brass economy (1916-18) cap badge. VGC.  read more

Code: 1950

105-49 Variation (ends of wreath below title scroll) The Essex Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Badge

Essex Regt O.S.D. Bronzed die cast collar badge with loops to the reverse. In good condition some service wear. Note the crossed ends of a wreath below title scroll (Churchill 1235). This pattern was authorised for wear from '18th May 1905 to Obsolete May 1949'. (Churchill p.197).  read more

Code: 1951

cWW2 Essex Regiment 'Paste Back' Cloth Shoulder Title Badge

cWWII, Introduced 1943 pasted / glue backed Essex Regt shoulder title patch. Removed from album, VGC.

Ref: BoBD p. 641.  read more

Code: 1897

Essex Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Essex Regt bi-metal cap badge. Slider. Near, VGC.  read more

Code: 1949

c1950s 40 Commando Sock Garter Ribbon Flash

c1950s. Single garter flash attributed to 40 Cdo. VGC.

The Commando was involved in 1947–1948 Civil War in Palestine acting as the rearguard in the Protectorate, leaving in 1948. It also fought in the Malayan Emergency against the communist Malayan National Liberation Army.  read more

Code: 235

cWW2 'Cash Tape' No 40 Royal Marines (RM) Commando Shoulder Title Badge Set

cWW2, Three piece 'cash tapes' Royal Marines / Commando and 40 all separate insignia as issued for wear on the Battle Dress (BD).

Dimensions: 17mm Height.

During the Dieppe Raid No. 40 Cdo, when committed to their landing, under well-nigh impossible conditions, suffered severe casualties. Of the 370 officers and men, 76 were lost on the beaches. Among those kille...  read more

Code: 1508

cWW2 1st and 2nd Corps Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Formation Sign Cloth Badge Patch

cWWII, R.C.C.S. formation unit designation patch. VGC.

Canadian Corps diamond on which are superimposed the initials of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. Blue and white are Signal Corps colours. Note the use of stops between letters, the most common but not the universal pattern of RCCS patches. This badge could represent either 1st or 2nd Corps Signals as the identical badge...  read more

Code: 1811