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BRITISH CLOTH BADGES & INSIGNIA OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
#CC35 British 1st Airborne Division, 2nd Parachute Battalion Insignia Group
Original Second World War British 2nd Parachute Battalion insignia group. The group consists of English made canvas “PARACHUTE REGIMENT” shoulder title, canvas printed Pegasus sleeve badge, embroidered British parachute wings, shoulder strap slip on, and lanyard. The yellow shoulder lanyard and yellow slip is the correct colour for the 2nd Parachute Battalion. All the badges were received as a lot and are lightly worn and uniform removed, with the exception of the shoulder title which may be unworn. This is a great lot to compliment any Airborne insignia collection. $1000
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#CC36 British 6th Airborne Division, 3rd Battalion Insignia Group
Original Second World War British 3rd Parachute Battalion insignia group. The group consists of English made “starchback” or “pasteback” (Collector terms) “PARACHUTE REGIMENT” shoulder title, shoulder strap slip on, and lanyard. The red shoulder lanyard and red slip is the correct colour for the 3rd Parachute Battalion. All the badges were received as a lot and are lightly worn and uniform removed. This is a great lot to compliment any Airborne insignia collection. $550
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#CC46 Green lanyard for the 7th Parachute Battalion
Original Second World War British lanyards in green, worn by members of the 7th Parachute Battalion. Nice lightly service worn condition. $150
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#CC45 Black lanyard for the 4th Parachute Battalion
Original Second World War British lanyards in black, worn by members of the 4th Parachute Battalion. Nice lightly service worn condition. $100
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#BS94 Special "A" Service Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Special "A" Service shoulder title. This uncommon patch was worn by the elite armoured soldiers of VGC Special Service Tank Squadron formed in June 1941 and later reformed into the Airborne Light Tank Squadron in August 1942. Worn and uniform removed but very nice condition. Scarce. $425
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#CD666 British / Canadian War Correspondent Badge
Original Second World War British War Correspondent Badge. Authorized by Canadian Military Headquarters in 1941 for wear by Canadian War Correspondents. English made embroidered bullion variation that is nicely executed. Good lightly used condition showing patina. $175
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#CD952 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in excellent unused condition. $110
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#CD951 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD895 British Parachute Wings, Padded
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Private purchase padded example for a more prestigious look, likely worn by an officer. Worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD896 British Parachute Wings, Padded
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Private purchase padded example for a more prestigious look, likely worn by an officer. Worn and uniform removed condition. $80
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#CD897 British Parachute Wings, Padded
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Private purchase padded example for a more prestigious look, likely worn by an officer. Worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD898 British Parachute Wings, Padded
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Private purchase padded example for a more prestigious look, likely worn by an officer. Worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD891 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD885 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD886 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD888 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD889 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD890 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD863 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $75
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#CD864 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $75
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#CD866 British Parachute Wings
Original Second World War British Parachute Wings for Army airborne troops. Embroidered example in worn and uniform removed condition. $75
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#BS121 POLAND Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War POLAND canvas shoulder title. Excellent condition, never worn or applied to a uniform. $50
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#MC7 Red and Blue Armband
Original Second World War British manufactured armband. We're not sure the purpose of this armband but suspect it could be Royal Artillery. War Department marked with broad arrow and dated 1944. $65
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#CD861 Airborne Pegasus “Starch Back” Pair
Original Second World War Airborne Pegasus sleeve badges. English made “starch back” version, which is a collector term referring to the paste used on the reverse of the back. Worn and uniform removed pair. Great set. *Sold*
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"AIRBORNE" Sleeve Title
Original Second World War straight "AIRBORNE" English made canvas shoulder sleeve title. Very nice uniform removed example with original threads still hanging in place. These were eventually ordered to be removed by the soldiers and are very scarce and desirable, they were still in wear below the shoulder title and Pegasus on D-Day and in Normandy. *Sold*
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#CC32 Royal Army Service Corps Shoulder Title
Original Second World War British Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) shoulder title. This is the early fully embroidered non-abbreviated version of the badge, which is very hard to find. This example is in excellent unworn condition. *Sold*
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#CC33 Royal Army Service Corps Shoulder Title
Original Second World War British Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) shoulder title. This is the early fully embroidered non-abbreviated version of the badge, which is very hard to find. This example is in lightly worn and uniform removed condition. *Sold*
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