Eighth Army.

Scarce and unusual WW II embroidered early pattern locally produced black shoulder strap bearing the shield of the Crusader's Cross in red and white with two loops to the reverse. This was the original design for the Eighth Army, but considered that it might be confused with the signs for the Red Cross as on ambulances, and Field Hospitals so the well know Golden Yellow cross was adopted.  read more

Code: 28185

17th. Indian Infantry Division.

WW II embroidered example of the black cat on a light khaki backing with highlighted eyes and whiskers. This Division endured much of the hard fighting in the Chin Hills and Imphal area and after crossing the Irrawaddy managed to capture Meiktila. The " 17th. " was twice reported on Japanese radio to have been annihilated !  read more

Code: 28170

Royal Engineers.

Embroidered example of the yellow key on a dark blue diamond. Worn by the Fortress Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers Gibraltar.  read more

Code: 28144

80th. Infantry Division.

WW II printed example of the red ship on a blue sea with a yellow background above three Infantry arm-of-service strips still affixed to a section of battledress material. { Opposite sleeve to my item-26045 }  read more

Code: 28130

21st. Armoured Brigade.

WW II embroidered example of the red devil behind a blue diablo on a yellow circular background still affixed to a section of pale tropical k.d. material. This Brigade fought on North Africa and Italy.  read more

Code: 28113

Combined Operations.

WW II printed example of the red " RAF " eagle tommy-gun and anchor on a circular black backing. Worn in all theatres of war by Commandos and other specially trained units.  read more

Code: 28101

5th. Infantry Division.

WW II printed example of the white letter, " Y " on a brown background still affixed to a pale tropical herringbone patterned shoulder strap hanger with two press-studs to the reverse. Almost certainly worn by this much-travelled Division in Sicily or Italy.  read more

Code: 28085

78th. Infantry Division8

WW II printed example of the golden-yellow battle-axe on a black square background. After being involved in the fierce fighting in North Africa this Division landed in Sicily and from there joined the Allied Forces in Italy.  read more

Code: 28049

74th. { Yeomanry } Division.

Scarce WW I embroidered example of the white " Broken Spur " on a black diamond. This was chosen to represent the fact that the Division was made up from dismounted Yeomanry Regiments who fought in Palestine and on the Western Front.  read more

Code: 28047

Glamorganshire Cadets.

Embroidered example of the white Prince of Wales's plumes with brown detail, red coronet and scrolls on a dark green backing.  read more

Code: 28025