c1953-58 Essex Regiment Purple Battle Dress (BD) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch

Essex Regimental shoulder title British Army insignia. Authorised for wear 31 Oct 53. GC.

Ref: BoBD 4197.



The Essex Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1958. The regiment served in many conflicts such as the Second Boer War and both World War I and World War II, serving with distinction in all three....  read more

Code: 1940

cWW2 Canadian Army General Service Maple Leaf Cap Badge

cWWII, Brass Canada Army General Service cap badge. Lugs. VGC.  read more

Code: 1939

Royal Navy (RN) Pair of Writer Specialist Qualification Badges Petty Officer (PO).

Pr of R.N. Naval P.O. 'W' Writer trade qualification patches. These blue Royal Navy badges feature a machine embroidered gold star with the letter 'W' in the centre with a large Queen's crown crown above. Uncut pair. VGC.

This badge is worn on the Royal Navy No.4 Dress.  read more

Code: 1938

c1954-58 Essex Regiment Anodised Aluminium Collar Badge

Essex Regt, scarce, 1954-58 Other Ranks ano staybrite (likely only 1958 made) collar badge, facing right with brass backing plate. VGC.  read more

Code: 1937

Royal Marines (RM) Platoon Weapons Instructor (PWI) Specialist Qualification Patch Badge

RM. PWIs second blue suit uniform and also worn my CCF Naval Detachment as a 'Marksman' cloth badge. VGC.

Ref: Rawlinson PWI 708. p.229.

PWIs are seasoned Marine Commandos who have completed advanced training in small arms and support weapons. They instruct at training centers or within operational units, ensuring high standards of weapon proficiency. 'PWI candid...  read more

Code: 1936

Cold War era The United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Patch Badge

USAREUR is responsible for operations throughout the United States European Command Area of Responsibility. VGC.

The insignia represents the Allied forces in Europe, with the flaming sword symbolising liberation and the rainbow signifying hope. Originally approved in 1944 for the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), it was later redesignated for the U.S. Army...  read more

Code: 1935

cWW2 Rare Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) Officer Bullion Wire Cap Badge

cWWII, W.R.N.S. British Womens Offr cloth cap badge. Good padded blue embroidered King's Crown (KC) over fouled silvered anchor to centre. Black cotton backing. Removed from black mohair cap band. VGC.  read more

Code: 1934

Coldstream / Grenadier / Welsh Guards Officers Pattern Bronzed OSD Rank Star / Pip Badge

Officer Service Dress (O.S.D.) bronzed brass Guards patt Garter star with two original loops to the reverse. Some service wear.

In 1919, a new order was issued by the Horse Guards office—all Guards officers would wear special star badges.
Grenadier Guards: Garter star.
Coldstream Guards: Garter star.
Scots Guards: Thistle star.
Irish Guards: Shamrock ...  read more

Code: 1933

c2000s Royal Air Force (RAF) Other Ranks Arm Badges

No1 Dress R.A.F. OR's Albatros birds matching pair of shoulder arm patches. VGC.  read more

Code: 1932

St Edwards School Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Metal Shoulder Title Badge

St Edward's Sch O.T.C. Shoulder title. VGC.  read more

Code: 1931