c2013 Joint Air Delivery Trials & Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) Challenge Coin

Scarce, pre-2014 J.A.D.T.E.U. Challenge coin given to members on arrival to the Unit. VGC.

Combined Operations badge to front.






JADTEU is manned by Personnel drawn from all three services, and a substantial number of Civilian Personnel. The Unit is broken down into a number of Lead and Support section, each of which contribut...  read more

Code: 1575

cWW2 US American Parachute Wings Qualification British Made Gaunt London Pin Badge

cWWII, British made lovely silver toned U.S. metal American wings, marked correctly JR Gaunt London. Pin back. VGC. Scarce.



America. The original USA Army parachutist badge was designed in 1941 by Captain (later Lieutenant General) William P. Yarborough and approved by the Department of War in March of that year. The military parachutist badge replaced the "parac...  read more

Code: 1788

Official Regimental 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Pin 'A' Squadron Badge

S.A.S. official PRI pin the 'Tic'. Worn by members of 'A' Sqn SAS on mufti / DJ dress etc.

"We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go
Always a little further; it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
Across that angry or that glimmering sea". (James Elroy Flecker).  read more

Code: 2349

WW2 Norwegian Free Forces in Exile Plastic 17mm Economy Button

cWWII, medium 17mm dia pocket sized button. GC.

When Germany invaded Norway in 1940 as part of World War II, the Royal family fled the country, and Haakon VII later spearheaded the Norwegian resistance in exile in the United Kingdom. H7 became one of several symbols used by the Norwegians to mark solidarity and loyalty to the King of Norway. Worn by Norwegian members of 10 Comma...  read more

Code: 2321

WW2 Norwegian Free Forces in Exile Officer Stars Rank White Metal Badges

cWWII, pair of śew on Norwegian rank stars officer.

When Germany invaded Norway in 1940 as part of World War II, the Royal family fled the country, and Haakon VII later spearheaded the Norwegian resistance in exile in the United Kingdom. H7 became one of several symbols used by the Norwegians to mark solidarity and loyalty to the King of Norway. Worn by Norwegian members of 10 C...  read more

Code: 2320

Staffordshire Regiment Brass Glider Arm Badge on Backing Plate

Staffs Regt brass glider with two lugs on backing plate.

With the amalgamation of The South Staffordshire Regiment with The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) in 1959, the arm badge continued in wear on the upper right arm by the new Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). In very good condition.  read more

Code: 2316

c1943-45 WW2 US 'Army Physical Training' Medical Rehabilitation British Made Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch

Rare, United States Army Physical Trg British Made U.S. Patch 'Arc'. Worn by ex Paratroopers (see pics) training wounded and injured soldiers and rehabilitating them back to War Service. Pers based in the UK European theatre during the Second World War. Made by Nottingham Albert Cater Ltd.

Ref: The Trading Post Jul - Sep 1992 (see Pics) & Interesting article: https://www.usmili...  read more

Code: 2295

c1942-50s Airborne Lapel Mufti Pegasus Sweetheart Pin Badge

Airborne Forces lapel or Old Comrades badge, enamel damage (see pics).

Bellerophon riding the winged horse Pegasus. This iconic image was chosen by Major-General Frederick "Boy" Browning for the newly formed British Airborne Forces in 1942. It captures the spirit of the paratroopers—warriors arriving swiftly from the skies.  read more

Code: 2289

c1943 - 45 Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch

Rare, cWW2 Private-purchase A.P.T.C. shoulder title. VGC.

Ref: BoBD 1506, p.277.  read more

Code: 2287

cWW2 Royal Navy (RN) Commando Calico Printed Shoulder Title Badge

c1943-45 Scarce, WWII, R.N. Cdo printed shoulder title badge. Piece missing before R see pic, otherwise VGC.

The Royal Naval Commandos, also known as RN Beachhead Commandos, were a commando formation of the Royal Navy which served during the Second World War. The first units were raised in 1942 and by the end of the war, 22 company-sized units had been raised to carry out various...  read more

Code: 2273