Combined Operations.

WW II embroidered in red on a black " Tombstone " shaped backing example of the " RAF " eagle tommy-gun and anchor. Worn by Commandos and other specially trained units in all theatres of the war. { Paper spots to reverse, removed from old album.}  read more

Code: 28005

Royal Artillery.

Scarce embroidered example of the yellow shield bearing a red chevron surmounted by a cherub with wings. Worn by A Troop 868th. Fire Control Battery based in Newport Monmouthshire.  read more

Code: 27993

Northern Ireland District.

Printed example of the white Irish Gate on a light green rectangle.  read more

Code: 27973

254th. Indian Tank Brigade.

Scarce WW II printed example of the black " Tank Tracks " on a red inverted triangle with " Hooks and Eyes " to the reverse. this division assisted the 17th. Indian Division in destroying the Meiktila garrison with some of the fiercest fighting of the Burma Campaign. Advancing form there 300 miles in 30 days capturing Toungoo and Pegu en route.  read more

Code: 27961

Cheshire - Cadets.

Embroidered example of the white acorn with green leaves on a maroon and buff diamond.  read more

Code: 27930

15th. { Scottish } Infantry Division.

WW II embroidered example of the red rampant Scottish Lion within a white circle with yellow backing. Originally part of the Home Forces on Coastal defence duties before joining 21st. Army Group for the Normandy Landings in June 1944.{ Moth nip to left side.}  read more

Code: 27921

8 Corps.

WW II printed example of the black Francolin Partridge on a { Grubby } white oval backing. Also worn later by South West District.  read more

Code: 27907

38th. { Welsh } Division.

Scarce WW I embroidered example of the " Red Dragon of Wales " on a black rectangular backing. This Division was made up of entirely " Welsh " units, including the Artillery, Engineers and Medical personnel. and was also one of the few Divisions to be able to add the additional title " Welsh "  read more

Code: 27898

5 Corps.

WW II embroidered example of the white Viking Longship on a black backing. 5 Corps formed part of N.W.E.F. in Norway in 1940 before joining First Army in North Africa until the surrender of the Axis Forces. After this 5 Corps joined Eighth Army for the Sicily and Italy landings.  read more

Code: 27886

6th. / 70th. Infantry Division.

WW II example of the red four-pointed star " let-into " a pale tropical k.d. shoulder strap slip-on. This Division fought with distinction in the Western Desert especially at Mersa Matruh and at Tobruk where the Division was sent to relieve the Australians. It was here that the Division was re-designated " 70th. " as a security measure to confuse the enemy.  read more

Code: 27864