Chindit shoulder patch.
Embroidered example of the badge worn by the 77th Indian Brigade and later the 3rd Indian Division - The Chindits. Formed by Orde Wingate in 1942 and fought extensively throughout Burma, often behind Japanese lines.
The name Chindits is a corruption of the word ' Chinthe ' which is the lion-headed pagoda guardian seen throughout Burma and represented by the patch.
This wire threa... read more
MOTHERS CROSS IN GOLD IN CASE OF ISSUE.
An original Mothers Cross in GOLD, with original ribbon and blue case of issue. Makers mark of RICHARD SIEPER & SOHNE Ludensheid, printed on indide of lid. Good condition.Evidence of age as the box is slightly scuffed. read more
GOOD QUALITY SA/NSDAP WOOL ARMBAND.
A good used example of the standard red/white Party armband, used by many Third Reich organisations. Three piece construction, with red wool background, separately applied white circle and black swastika in moire fabric. Evidence of age and use, a little grubby overall. Nice looking armaband. read more
WW2 British Naval ' Normandy ' casualty medal group.
Medal grouping to P/O.Leonard Bayley of the destroyer HMS Boadicea. Bayley was killed when Boadicea was sunk by German aircraft on 13/06/44 when in support of the Normandy landings. Grouping in it's original box with a Middlesborough address and original named award slip. Group consists of a 39-45 Star, Africa Star with N.Africa bar, Atlantic Star bar France and Germany and War Medal. All with ... read more
WW2 German ' Neutral ' belt buckle.
All steel, die stamped plain or ' neutral buckle with manufacturer marked and dated leather tab. Tab is marked ' 1940 ' and ' Bruder Schneider A.G. Wien '. The buckle is in bright finish with a blue/black paint finish to the reverse but is otherwise unmarked. These buckles are not attributed to any one organisation but are sometimes seen worn by uniformed Eastern factory workers or other indust... read more
Allied Control Commission ( Bulgaria ) grouping.
Paperwork and photograph grouping to a Sgt.Thomas.R.R.Hiscox who was attached to the Allied Control Commission ( Bulgaria ) based in Sofia. The ACC Bulgaria was formed in October 1944 to ' regulate and supervise the execution of the armistice terms under the chairmanship of the representative of the Allied (Soviet) High Command.' Hiscox joined at it's inception and this small grouping includes ... read more
50's/60's War Office poster - Badges of the British Army.
250mm x 380mm approx. War Office poster featuring the ' Badges of the British Army '. Dating from sometime between 1957 - 1968 as it features a number of the brigades that were formed in the Defence Review of 1957 that were subsequently disbanded in 1968. In excellent, clean condition, has been folded. read more
24.00 GBP
WW2 British R.A. Battledress - British troops in Norway.
1940 Patt Battledress Blouse, 1943 dated, to a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery serving with the British troops in Norway probably attached to 1st Airborne Division. With many of the Division drawn from 21st Army Group , from where the owner of this tunic probably originated, the Division went into Norway on 9th May 1945.
A size 6 tunic by the Town Tailors Ltd fitting a 5' 5" - 5' 6" w... read more
RAD sports vest emblem.
Machine woven, on cotton, emblem for the Reichsarbeitdienst sports vest. In unissued condition with the makers details and RAD approval mark to bottom corner. Minor fraying to edges. read more
55.00 GBP
Civil Air Guard cap badge.
A chromed struck, crowned wreath containing the enamelled letters ' CAG '. Intended for wear in the CAG FS style cap, the badge was introduced shortly after the formation of the CAG in 1938. The CAG was formed to expand pilot training in response to building up the RAF reserve.
Badge in excellent, clean condition with both loops intact. read more