This is a superb example of a not so often seen - British made - 49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment embroided shoulder title. The Regiment mobilized for active service on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Edmonton Regiment, CASF on 7 November 1940; and as the 1st Battalion, The Loyal Edmonton Regiment on 7 July 1943. On 22 December 1939, it embarked for Great Britain. "D...  read more

Code: 52246

This is a neat example of a un-issued flat type British Army Flying qualification wing also known as 'Glider Pilot wing'. The wing was introduced in late 1942 for Staff Sergeants, first class pilots and Officer pilots. The wing has a large light blue wing on either side of a royal crest on black background. There are some variations known on a khaki background and in bullion. This example is a...  read more

Code: 52245

This is a perfect example of a nice set of issued embroided Airborne arms-of-service strips aka a 'Airborne balkje'. These strips were introduced at the end of 1942 and were in use by a mix of Parachute and Glider trained soldiers of the 1st, 6th and the Canadian Airborne Troops till the end of 1944. There is a variation of types and makers of these Airborne strips. This set has a fine letterin...  read more

Code: 52244

This is a good example of a British printed made Canadian 4th Armoured Division shoulder divisional sign. The 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division was created during World War II by the conversion of the 4th Canadian Infantry Division at the beginning of 1942 in Canada. The division proceeded overseas in 1942, with its two main convoys reaching the United Kingdom in August and October. The division...  read more

Code: 52243

This is a good example of a - full matching set - mid war period white on black so called 'block type' lettering Commando shoulder titles. This type whas introduced around 1943 before the numbered Commando titles were issued. This one is in a perfect and un-issued condtion for its age.  read more

Code: 52242

90.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a nice shoulder title to the Glider Pilot Regiment. Introduced half way through the war with its typical British patse black mesh backing. The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European Theatre of World War II in support of Allied a...  read more

Code: 52241

This is a good example of a - albeit regrettably single - curved Airborne shoulder title. These curved Airborne shoulder title were introduced at the beginning of the formation of Airborne Forces and were mainly worn by the units until they were issued with there own shoulder titles. Through out the war these curved Airborne titles were mainly worn by officers who were not attached to a specifi...  read more

Code: 52240

This is a great example of a Polish 14th Armoured Brigade, Wielkopolska formation sign. The 14th Wielkopolska Armoured Brigade joined 2nd Polish Corps in the Italian Campaign during 1945.  read more

Code: 52239

65.00 EUR

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This is a nice little selection of British Army rank insignia.  read more

Code: 52238

This is a great example of a difficult to find and sought after Canadian VIII Reconnaissance Regiment cap badge. The 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), commonly abbreviated to 8 Recce, VIII Recce or (within the British Army) 8 Canadian Recce, was the reconnaissance arm of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division during World War II. 8 Recce spent the first three years of its existen...  read more

Code: 52237

This a fine example of a standard British made early war period parachute qualification wing. The parachute qualification wing was introduced in early 1941 for everyone who had passed the Parachute Training school located at Ringway near Manchester Airport. These wings came in different shapes and sizes. The parachute qualification wing was issued after the soldier had qualified for them after ...  read more

Code: 52236

This is a neat example of a - albeit regrettably single -
serif type lettering Royal Signals shoulder titles. These Royal Signals shoulder titles replaced the Royal Corps of Signals titles during mid 1944. This example is in a perfect un-issued condition.  read more

Code: 52216

This is a neat example of a difficult to find (British made) Norwegian NORGE shoulder title. Members of No 5 Troop, No 10 Commando (I.A.) wore the title below the No.10 Commando on there right shoulder. Volunteers within the Royal Air Force wore a blue version of this shoulder title. These NORGE shoulder titles are difficult to find and this example is in a perfect and un-issued condition.  read more

Code: 52217

This is a neat example of a nice wartime British made Dutch Free Forces arm i.e formation lion. The lion was worn by all members of the Netherlands Army (Allied forces) what was later renamed as the Royal Netherlands Brigade. The Brigade was part of 21st Army Group and took part in the liberation of Western Europe and the Netherlands. The badge worn by all Netherlands troops on the left upper a...  read more

Code: 52218

This is a superb example of a small and attractive enamelled British Army Flying qualification wing aka a 'Glider Pilot wing' sweetheart brooch. Further in a perfect condition with no damage.  read more

Code: 52219

This is a neat attractive (1939-1945 period) Free Czechoslovakia Military Forces beret i.e cap badge.  read more

Code: 52220

This is a keen example of a - albeit regrettably single - and difficult to find early printed Commando (BoBD 2888) shoulder title. These titles were worn by members of Brigade HeadQuarters and later in the war by some of the Dutch No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando.  read more

Code: 52221

This is a good example of a - left facing - regrettably single printed Combines Operation formation badge. The phrase "combined operations" was first introduced by the British War Office in World War II to denote multi-service activities, those that involved air, land or naval forces acting together, and coordinated by the Combined Operations Headquarters. The printed badge is in a good and in ...  read more

Code: 52222

75.00 EUR

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This is a great example of a - unfortnatly post war issue - Army Air Corps embroided shoulder title. These Army Air Corps shoulder titles were introduced just post war for the newly raised Corps and were extended to all permantly-attached personnel in Novermber 1958. This example has some minor moth nips and is there for priced accordingly.  read more

Code: 52223

25.00 EUR

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This is superb example of a - not so aften seen variation - typical British made parachute qualification wing. The parachute qualification wing was introduced in early 1941 for everyone who had passed the Parachute Training school located at Ringway near Manchester Airport. These wings came in different shapes and sizes. The parachute qualification wing was issued after the soldier had qualifie...  read more

Code: 52224

This is a nice example of a red on black Number 3 Commando shoulder title introduced late 1944. No. 3 Commando was a battalion-sized Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1940 from volunteers for special service, it was the first such unit to carry the title of "Commando". Shortly afterwards the unit was involved in a largely unsuccessful raid upon...  read more

Code: 52225

This is a good example of a white metal Army Air Corps beret badge and mainly worn by members of the Glider Pilot Regiment. The AAC badge was also worn by the early members of the Parachute Regiment in North Africa. This example is in a good condition and has two silver coloured lugs to the back. These badges are harder to find these days.  read more

Code: 52226

This is a neat example of a late war i.e early post war 46 Royal Marines Commando embroided shoulder title. 46 Royal Marine Commando was formed at Dorchester in August 1943 with personnel from 9 Royal Marine Infantry Battalion. The Commando was assigned to 4 Special Service Brigade in September 1943 with 41 and 47 RM Commando and 10 (Inter–Allied) Army Commando. 46 RM Commando moved to Troon an...  read more

Code: 52227

25.00 EUR

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This is a good example of a small collection of - British & Dutch made - Dutch Free Forces rank insignia. Some of these rank insignia were made by the Dutch Company of Engelen & Evers. In 1944, the factory of Engelen & Evers was the only factory in the liberated south of Holland that could immediately restart its production.  read more

Code: 52228

This is a good example of a - British made - Norwegian Officers so called 'Luestolpe' cockade and button cap badge. Except from some little damage to the enemal on the lower part this badge is in a further good condotion.  read more

Code: 52229