cWW1 Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Gift Fund Xmas Card Folded
WWI, Princess Mary Xmas 1914 gift fund postcard. From King George V ( in Army Uniform ) and Queen Mary for Overseas Troops. Note the card has been folded in centre (to fit into tin) and has a central crease.
As well as the 1914 Christmas Gift Box, another Royal gift distributed to the BEF and Royal Navy on Christmas Day was this sepia coloured postcard. On the back of it ... read more
20.00 GBP
cWW1 Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Gift Fund Lighter by Asprey London
A rare, First World War (WWI) period '1914 Princess Mary Gift Fund pipe or cigarette lighter'; the nickel plated case impressed with Princess Mary's Cypher and 'Xmas Fund 1914', the reverse with maker's details 'Asprey London'. Good used condition, no splits or cracks or dents.
These fine quality lighters were made by 'Asprey London' HM jewlers and given by Princess Mary as a gi... read more
485.00 GBP
c1943-45 WW2 British Plastic King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct Economy Pin Badge
cWWII, a scarce original wartime issue single, King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct including Gallantry- plastic (sometimes incorrectly none as 'Bakerlite') economy issue badge.
In the form of a crowned oval laurel wreath; within the wreath a tablet inscribed 'For Brave Conduct' superimposed on an upright sword all on a red plastic ground, the reverse impressed in relief with ... read more
100.00 GBP
c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 12, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge
ESSEX / 12, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt.
H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 pattern webbing. Small arms issued to the Home Guar... read more
17.00 GBP
cWW1 British Territorial Army Service Corps Essex T/ASC/ESSEX Brass Shoulder Title Badge
cWWI, T / ASC / Essex shoulder title badge. VGC.
When the new Territorial Force came into existence in April 1908 it was organised into fourteen Divisions. Each included a Transport and Supply Column which was a mounted unit of the Army Service Corps Regiment. The column was made up of a headquarters company and three other companies, each supporting one of the Infantry Brigades... read more
100.00 GBP
cWW2 Royal Navy (RN) Petty Officer (PO) Signalman Trade Specialist Arm Patch
cWWII, R.N. Signaller trade qualification specialist P.O. Rank King's Crown (KC). With a contemporary applied 'S' possibly for Shore as there is one in Greenwich Maritime museum with: 'S.S.S.' for Shore Signal Service. Service wear. read more
25.00 GBP
c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 6, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge
ESSEX / 6, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt.
H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 pattern webbing. Small arms issued to the Home Guard... read more
17.00 GBP
cWW2 Wire Embroidered Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) CSM SSM Crown Rank Dress Badge
cWWII, WO.2 Company or Squadron Sergeant Major wire embroidery full dress badge. Red scarlet backing for Royal Artillery, Infantry Regiments etc. Some moth damage. read more
10.00 GBP
cWW2 The Buffs East Kent Regiment Plastic Economy Cap Badge
The Buffs, East Kent WWII plastic economy cap badge.
Good scarce issue on brass blades by A Stanley & Sons, Walsall. read more
35.00 GBP
c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 19, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge
ESSEX / 19, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt read more
17.00 GBP