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

c1946 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title Paste Back

Paste back early post war RM Cdo shoulder title. Royal/Marines/Commando was introduced in Dec 1945.

Condition: note there is a split at top of shoulder title and 2 moth x holes in the felt.

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Code: 22

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

Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) Educational Assistant Arm Trade Patch Badge

W.R.N.S. Education Asst (E In Circle) with Queen Elizabeth's Crown. Embroidered cloth Navy Educational Branch. VGC.  read more

Code: 1470

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

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

cWW2 Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) Cadet Gorget Blue Patch Badge Collar

cWWII, R.N.R. British Navy cadet collar patch. Some Moth damage.  read more

Code: 1796