Canadian Forces.
Very scarce WW II embroidered example of the half red and half blue circle on a green diamond worn by the Canadian 31st. Reconnaissance Regiment. Unfortunately now in poor condition with tears to the top right side and lower left side and paper stuck to the reverse. { Priced accordingly } read more
Canadian forces.
WW II embroidered example of the red on maroon formation sign, " Perth R. " worn by the Perth Regiment in the 5th. Canadian Armoured Division. { Red now faded to orange and small moth holes near lower edge } read more
West Yorkshire Cadets.
Embroidered example of the Prince of Wales's plumes to the centre of a white and yellow Yorkshire Rose above the title, " 5th. Bn " on a maroon backing. Worn by the 5th. Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment West Yorkshire Cadets. read more
7th. Armoured Division.
Scarce WW II embroidered example of the early pattern red jerboa " Desert Rat " on a khaki backing surmounted by a single yellow backed rank " pip " still affixed to a pale tropical k.d. shoulder strap slip-on. As part of the Eighth Army this Division endured much of the hard fighting in the Western-Desert earning themselves the nick-name, " Desert Rats " read more
5th.Indian Infantry Division.
WW II embroidered example of the red circle on a black backing with brooch-pin fitting to the reverse, referred to as the " Ball of Fire " This Division fought in the Western-Desert at Tobruk and El Alamein before joining the 14th. Army in the Far-East fighting at Imphal and Tiddim before becoming the first Division to enter Singapore. { See also my item-29034.} read more
17th. { Northern } Division.
Scarce WW I embroidered example of the white, " Dot-Dash " on a scarlet backing said to represent the number " 17 " when viewed from above. This Division was composed mainly of Northern units, Manchesters, East and West Yorks, etc., but also included the Dorsets and some from the Midlands. { One moth nip to the top edge.} read more
Canadian Forces.
Scarce WW II printed example of the pale green lettering, " WESTMR.R." on a maroon rectangle worn by the Westminster Regiment in the 5th. Canadian Armoured Division. read more
Canadian Forces.
WW II embroidered example of the light green letters, " F G H " on a maroon rectangle. Worn by the Fort Garry Horse in the 5th. Canadian Armoured Division. read more
3rd. Armoured Group.
Rare WW II silk woven example of the red Crusader Tank and lightening flash styled as the number, " 3 " on a black background. Created in 1941 to train groups of two or more Armoured Divisions to provide experience in controlling large Armoured formations.to eliminate the need for large stationary headquarters.{ Paper to reverse, removed from old album.} read more
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry -Cadets.
Scarce WW II embroidered in yellow and black on a khaki backing formation sign worn by the D.C.L.I. Cadet Force. Design as for the D.C.L.I. collar badge. Attached in 1940 to the Cornwall Home Guard before being re-designated Army Cadet Force in 1942 under the local Territorial Associations. { One moth patch to right side.} read more