Brussels Leave Hostels Shoulder title.

Probably locally machine made, shoulder title for the Brussels Leave Hostels of the British Liberation Army. Brussels was liberated in Sept 1944, and a series of hotels and other venues were operated along the lines of NAAFI establishments in an effort to give servicemen a respite from the front. Worn by civilian staff and in excellent unissued condition.  read more

Code: 7752

WW2 North Stafford Coloured Field Service Cap.

Black O/R's coloured Field Service cap for a member of the North Stafford Regiment. Bi-metal North Stafford cap badge with brass GS buttons to apron with a brushed cotton headband. To the reverse of the headband the name ' 5053395 A.Ball N.S.R.' and the date ' 8/9/41 ' have been neatly written in ink. Approx. size 6 3/4 and in excellent used condition with some light rubbing to crown.  read more

Code: 7751

Territorial Force Nursing Service Cape Badge.

Silver TFNS Cape badge by Gaunt, London. Instituted in 1907 and used until 1921 when the service was renamed the TANS. Worn on the right breast of the ward dress for commissioned nurses. Good overall condition with original ribbon and mount.  read more

Code: 7748

RAF Officers' 'Economy Patt.' Cap Badge

RAF Officers' 'Economy Patt.' Cap Badge by JRL Ltd. B'ham ( Jarrett, Rainsford & Laughton, Birmingham ). Scarce black plastic version of the standard officer rank sidecap badge ( 21,000 manufactured ). King's crown, eagle and backplate are all in black plastic ( cellulose acetate ) with brass blades to the rear of the crown and eagle and manufacturer's details to backing plate. Excellent condi...  read more

Code: 7746

WW2 BDM District Sleeve Triangle.

District sleeve triangle for West Ruhr-Niederrhein for wear on the BDM uniform. Introduced for wear in 1934 the district triangle was essentially the same design of that used by the HJ but embroidered in white thread instead of yellow. This example machine woven in rayon and in good, used condition showing clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 7745

British WW2 2" HE Mortar Round.

1941 dated, British 2" HE Mortar round. Fitted with a 1940 dated No.151 Mk.I fuze and retaining 85% of it's original lacquer and markings. Manufacturer's markings to body and tail and fuze. Strippable.
INERT
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Code: 7744

WW2 15th Infantry Regt. Reserve Shoulder Boards.

A matching pair of WW2 German 15th Infantry Regt. shoulder boards for an officer of the Reserve. White underlay on grey indicating Infantry Reserve, with bright gilt numerals. Boards of the sew-in type with signs of use and a smattering of moth to the reverse.  read more

Code: 7741

Imperial Hanseatic Cross - Hamburg.

Red-enamelled silver cross pattée featuring the arms of Hamburg to the obverse. The Hanseatenkreuz was a decoration of the three Hanseatic city-states of Bremen, Hamburg and Lübeck, who were members of the German Empire during World War I, each state featuring their own design to a similar cross. The cross was awarded for merit in war, and could be awarded to civilians as well as military perso...  read more

Code: 7740

WW1 British Overseas Service Stripes.

A group of five blue chevrons, on khaki wool backing.
Excellent, probably un-worn chevrons, in bright clean condition with one moth graze to the reverse.

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Code: 7739