WW2 - 7th ARMOURED DIVISION - DESERT RATS - EL ALAMEIN - ABERDEEN VETS ARMOURED GROUPING

An amazing collection of items belonging to Charles A. Simmers.
Originally from Aberdeen this trooper saw service as a tank man in North Africa, Italy and Germany.
During his service he served with different armoured units and there are patches and shoulder slides to them in the group inc.,
Desert Rat Jerboa,scarce type on a khaki shoulder slide as worn.
RTR and ...  read more

Code: 54571

WW2 NORTH HIGHLAND DISTRICT SCOTTISH FORMATION SIGN - ATTRIBUTED

Just in from an Argylls family.
Soldier was a D Day vet and continued serving into the 1960's.
Removed from uniform Formation sign .
Embroidered.
( Name of soldier to buyer with copy photo and service details )
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 58750

51ST INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE - PRINTED FORMATION SIGN

Left facing swan.
Printed.
Removed from uniform.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60307

WW2 - 7th ARMOURED BRIGADE - DESERT RAT SHOULDER PATCH

One Look textbook original.
Embroidered.
Right facing.
Uniform removed with slight loss to the nape of the white background.
V.G.C.

From IWM

The badge is derived from that of its original parent formation, 7th Armoured Division. (See INS 5110, and also 4th Armoured Brigade, INS 5495). The design was changed in significant details and com...  read more

Code: 60478

WW2 - GERMAN - 3RD REICH - REGIONAL OFFICIALS GAU VERDEN CUFF TITLE

Excellent condition removed from uniform .
Cornflower Blue with printed gold lettering.
From a collection of vet bring backs I bought locally 25 years ago and has been in my personal collection ever since.
The Nazis set up 43 Gau or districts.
The Gau was identical to a Civil Defense region.
A similar title features on page 45 of the Fowler book, " Nazi Reg...  read more

Code: 54541

21ST ARMY GROUP PRINTED FORMATION SIGN PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM

Good condition, matching pair.
Printed.
Colours bright.
Removed from uniform
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 59378

WW2 - 49TH WEST RIDING INFANTRY DIV. PAIR UNCUT PRINTED TITLES

A pair of 2nd Pattern printed cotton formation badges .
A white polar bear standing on an iceberg with its head raised in a roar, upon a black rectangular ground.
Uncut , facing pair.
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Code: 60306

BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION

Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
V.G.C.

The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No...  read more

Code: 60322