East Anglia Bde Formation Sign Patch Arm Cloth Badge

East Anglian Brigade Formation Arm Badge. VGC.

The East Anglian Brigade (known as G Group until 1948) was an administrative brigade of the British Army from 1946 to 1968, that administered the regiments with recruiting grounds in East Anglia, and the East of England.


After the Second World War the British Army had fourteen infantry depots, each bearing a ...  read more

Code: 1989

c1941 British Girl Guides (GG) Brownie Promise Brass Pin Badge

WW2, early issue circa 1941 'Brownie Guide Promise badge', in the form of a gilded brass oval design depicting an embossed pixie. Reverse with pin attachment and 'Girl Guides'. Excellent condition,  read more

Code: 1986

c1905-48 Variation (ends of wreath showing below title scroll) The Essex Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Badge

Essex Regt O.S.D. Bronzed die cast collar badge with loops to the reverse. In good condition some service wear. Note the crossed ends of a wreath below title scroll Churchill 1235. This pattern was authorised for wear from '18th May 1905 to Obsolete May 1949'. (Churchill p.197)

See stock code 1951 for a 'near match' also for sale to make a close matching pr.

Chur...  read more

Code: 1987

c1937-52 cWW2 The Life Guards Brass Other Ranks Cap Badge

Scarce GVI The Life Guards. Slider. VGC.

Ref: Gaylor Page 8, & KK1875 (OSD - mentioned GVI only).

During the Second World War, again forming part of the HCCR, the Life Guards undertook armoured reconnaissance duties in Palestine, Iraq, Iran, Egypt and Italy. In 1944, the Life Guards took part in the D-Day Normandy landings and the advance through France to liberat...  read more

Code: 1985

cWW1 First World War period National Reserve Gloucestershire Badge

cWWI, 'National Reserve Gloucestershire' pattern gilt brass blue enamel oval title. Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Buttonhole lapel fitting, damage to the enamel and gilt finish has dulled, overall in poor condition.  read more

Code: 1984

Stag's Head Facing Left Livery Family Crest Large Button

Stags head on an ornate plinth / staff. Large, 25mm dia. Maker marked 'Jackson & Co, 58 Gracechurch St, London WC'. Wear to gilt wash and polished high points.  read more

Code: 1981

c1917-18 Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) Officer Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge

c1917-18 Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) OSD Cap Badge. Some loss of bronzed coating to leaf (right hand side) otherwise, good condition.

Ref: KK1066.  read more

Code: 1983

c1917-18 Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) Officer Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge Bent & Parker

W.A.A.C. Great War, O.S.D. Bronzed cap badge. Some verdigris to back otherwise, VGC. Nice patina. 'BENT & PARKER LONDON and BIRMINGHAM' maker mark.

Ref: KK1066  read more

Code: 1300

cWW2 German Navy Boatswain's Enlisted Man's Summer Uniform Career Cloth Sleeve Insignia Patch Badge

cWWII German Naval Boatswain's EM's career sleeve Insignia. Trade badge summer uniform pattern. Blue star on white cotton. Removed from uniform some damage, used condition.

Ärmelabzeichen Kriegsmarine Laufbahn Bootsmannsm, maschinegestickt  read more

Code: 1982

c1881-1902 The Essex Regiment Officers Small Cap Size 14mm Officer Service Dress (OSD) Button

The Essex Regiment Officer's small O.S.D. Bronze coated button.

A fine example of the cap sized 14mm button worn from 1881 to 1902 when the pattern changed to an eagle over the crown. Not maker marked.

Ref: Ripley 266 shows this pattern and the replacement one 267.  read more

Code: 1980