Combined Operations.

Pair of WW II printed formation signs cut down to a squared shape removed from a picture frame. The " RAF" eagle tommy-gun and anchor in red on a black background. Worn by Commandos and other special forces in all theatres of the war.  read more

Code: 30200

Judge Advocate General.

Extremely rare king's crown embroidered in various colours on a khaki rectangular backing sleeve? badge. A pair of crossed sceptres below a shield within a laurel wreath bearing the Army and R.A.F. insignia and the letters, " J.A.G." surmounted by the crown. The Judge Advocate General assisted by a team of six Assistant Judge Advocates presided over Courts Marshals within the Army and Royal air...  read more

Code: 30181

1st Anti-Aircraft Corps.

Scarce WW II embroidered example of the red eagle pierced by an arrow on a blue background. 1st. Anti-Aircraft Corps was composed of 1st., 5th., 9th., and 9th., A / A Divisions and along with numbers 10 and 11 R.A.F. Groups were responsible for the defence of Southern England.  read more

Code: 30160

43rd. Infantry Division {Wessex}

WW II embroidered example of the yellow Wessex Wyvern on a dark blue backing. Composed mainly of units from the West Country this Division landed in Normandy in June 1944 as part of 21st. army Group. {Lower edge ragged}  read more

Code: 30149

Royal Army Service Corps.

WW II printed example of the smaller sized second pattern sign. A yellow star to the centre of a blue circle and the yellow title, "Army Fire Service" on a red circular backing. {See my item 30038 for large pattern}  read more

Code: 30142

7th. Armoured Division.

Scarce WW II locally made early pattern embroidered example of the red jerboa {Desert Rat} on a white painted leather backing within a red felt circle on a cardboard backing. Enduring much of the harsh fighting in the Wester-Desert this Division quickly earned itself the nickname," Desert Rats." {Paper stuck to reverse, removed from album and small section of the red felt absent at 6 o'clock}  read more

Code: 30133

Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.

Scarce embroidered example of the red sword on a grey triangular backing worn by members of Q.A.R.A.N.C. attached to London District. {See my item-27751 for earlier A.T.S example}  read more

Code: 30121

3rd. Indian Infantry Division.{Chindits}

Scarce WW II embroidered example of the yellow Chinthern on a circular blue backing. This Division was better known as " The Chindits " and as part of 14th. army under the command of Major-General Orde Wingate D.S.O. became famous for their long-range penetration expeditions into the jungles of Burma behind enemy lines.  read more

Code: 30113

War Office Controlled Units.

Printed facing pair of the king's crown Royal Crest on a red over black backing. {Glue spots to the reverse, removed from album}  read more

Code: 30105

Royal Artillery.

Embroidered example of the yellow Gothic letter, " K " on a dark blue backing. Worn by " K Battery " 5 Regiment Royal Artillery. {Label to reverse giving details}  read more

Code: 30089