British 36th Independent Infantry Brigade

Scarce 36th Independent Infantry Brigade formation sign in good condition.

Reformed during the Second World War as the 36th Infantry Brigade on 7 October 1939, this time as part of the Territorial Army, and attached to the 12th (Eastern) Infantry Division, duplicate of the 44th (Home Counties) Infantry Division. The brigade was formed as a 2nd Line duplicate of the 132nd (Kent) I...  read more

Code: 56810

WWII British Parachute Regiment Button

A Parachute Regiment Button by Gaunt London.
With age and wear.

Measures 3/4”  read more

Code: 57074

WWII 8th Air Force Shoulder Patch

A fully embroidered WWII 8th Air Force Patch. In very good condition. Several in stock may vary slightly from the image shown, American made examples.

The Mighty Eighth Air Force were tasked with the daylight bombing of Europe. In total, the 8th Air Force lost over 26,000 men. An additional 28,000 men became prisoners of war. Aircraft losses were also grim: 10, 561 planes of v...  read more

Code: 57104

WWII US Army 1st Infantry Division

Early US Army 1st Infantry Division patch. Red one on tan in near mint condition.
Measures 2 3/4” x 4 1/8”

The division landed in Oran, Algeria on 8 November 1942 as part of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. In July 1943, the division took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily, code named Operation Husky, still under the command of Major General...  read more

Code: 57296

WWII Royal Air Force Parachute Qualified Sleeve Badge

A RAF Parachute Light Bulb parachute badge. Removed from an album retains some paper residue to the back.

Measures 1 7/8” x 3/8”  read more

Code: 57087

Early WWII American Flying Cap by Polaroid

Here is a scarce 1940’s Flying cap with built in flip down sun shield in good overall condition. Four panel construction, the flip down sun shield is riveted to the peak and riveted to the shield. Light service wear overall, the sweat band is cracked in places (see images). Size 7.

See Vintage Flying Helments page 190  read more

Code: 57137

WWII 82nd Airborne Division Patch

Here is the scarce 82nd Airborne patch with the tan centre and in near mint condition.

Famous 82nd Airborne in 1943 fought in North Africa, dropped into Sicily, Salerno onto Naples, beach landings at Anzio. Then dropped into Normandy on 6th June D Day, St Mere Eglise, Carantan. Holland Market Garden Nijmegen Bridge. Back to Belgium Battle of the Bulge and through Germany.  read more

Code: 57479

US Army Air Force - Air Gunner Flight Wing

Here is an unusual variation Air Gunner wing, An example that has been manufactured in a bowed style. Not maker marked but marked Sterling with a pin back with safety catch fixing.

Measures 3”  read more

Code: 57723

WWII Airborne Troop Carrier Patch

English made Troop Carrier patch in good condition, removed from album trace of glue on the back otherwise a great period example.

Measures 3 5/8" x 2 3/4"  read more

Code: 54435

WWII South Staffs Cap Badge

An original cap badge, solid strike and a good two piece construction. 2nd Battalion was attached to the Airborne Division.  read more

Code: 50642