CANADIAN & COMMONWEALTH INSIGNIA OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
#CC11 First Special Service Force Insignia *Special Collection*
Original WWII First Special Service Force "The Devil's Brigade" special insignia collection featuring some of the rarest insignia from this elite unit. Lot includes; Original Italian theatre-made Crimson Spearhead "CANADA / USA" shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI), procured locally by the unit overseas due to a shortage of SSI in the Force QM. Original early loose braid lanyard shoulder loop, private purchased by FSSF members at Fort William Henry Harrison prior to the unit moving overseas. Original multi-piece "CANADA" lapel insignia, complete with original solid nut and stamped securing nut. This was the only type supplied to Canadian Force members of this type of insignia. Original stamped enlisted branch lapel insignia featuring crossed arrows, standard US made. Original Canadian Parachute Badge, English made starch back variety that was available for private purchase by Force members while overseas. Original curved "Canada" SSI. Original French made twill 474th Infantry Regiment patch. Some members of FSSF upon disbandment formed the 474th serving under the Third United States Army and performed occupation duty in Norway. The French made 474 patches were ordered by Colonel Walker while in France, and they were eventually issued to some prior FSSF members. All of these items are textbook authentic examples. Unfortunately we don't have any information on the veteran who kept these rare items. Excellent insignia group for either an advanced or new FSSF collection, some of these items rarely ever hit the open market. $3300 *On Hold*
#CD542 1st Armoured Carrier Regiment Canada Shoulder Title
Original WWII Canadian 1st Armoured Carrier Regiment shoulder title. This is a locally made silk woven example produced in Belgium or Holland and issued to Canadian soldiers while serving overseas. Some collectors refer to this title as the "Type 1" on other websites, there is also a "Type 2" variety that was locally produced later in the war from melton wool. Excellent condition. Rare title, this is the first example we've been able to offer. $250 *On Hold*
#CD544 Canada Shoulder Titles, Canvas, Matching Pair
Original WWII Canadian "CANADA" shoulder titles. English made canvas examples issued to Canadian soldiers serving overseas. Matching pair of titles in excellent condition. $40 *On Hold*
#CD543 Canada Shoulder Title, Canvas, Single
Original WWII Canadian "CANADA" shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers serving overseas. Single title in excellent condition. $20
#BP40 Calgary Highlanders "Starchback" Shoulder Title
Original WWII Calgary Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made "starchback" example issued to Canadian soldiers serving overseas. Mint / unissued condition. $75
#CD528 Type I Canadian Airborne Wings
Original WWII Type I Canadian Airborne wings. Excellent unissued / mint condition example of a very desirable wing. Don't be fooled by post-war examples, this is the real deal, you can compare to post-war wings in our section "Canada Korea / Cold War". Excellent example for any collection. $225
#CD514 Lincoln & Welland Regt Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII Lincoln & Welland Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $120
#CD511 Royal Canadian Dragoons Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Dragoons of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $150
#CD512 Carleton & York Canvas Shoulder Titles
Original WWII Carleton & York Regiment of Canada shoulder titles, matching pair. English made canvas examples issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition pair. $200
#CD510 8 New Brunswick Hussars of Canada Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII 8 New Brunswick Hussars of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $140
#CD504 British Columbia Regiment of Canada Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII British Columbia Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $100
#CD513 The Royal Regiment of Canada Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII The Royal Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $100
#CD508 West Nova Scotia Regt Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII West Nova Scotia Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $100
#CD479 Governor General's Footguards Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII The Governor General's Footguards of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $125
#CD495 Governor General's Horse Guards
Original WWII Governor General's Horse Guards of Canada shoulder title. English made "starch back" example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Nice example. $75
#CD494 South Alberta Regiment of Canada
Original WWII South Alberta Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made variant issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Salty worn and uniform removed condition. $55
#CD493 Canadian Grenadier Guards
Original WWII Canadian Grenadier Guards shoulder title. English made variant issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Nice example. $55
#CD492 Lorne Scots of Canada
Original WWII Lorne Scots of Canada shoulder title. Early wartime example with heavy serifs. Worn and uniform removed condition. Nice example. $55
#CD483 Governor General's Foot Guards Starch Back Title
Original WWII Canadian Governor General's Foot Guards shoulder title. English made "starch back" example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Appears to have been in a scrap book at one time. Nice example. $75
#CD491 Calgary Highlanders of Canada
Original WWII Calgary Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made variant issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Nice example. $55
#CD490 48th Highlanders of Canada
Original WWII 48th Highlanders of Canada shoulder sleeve insignia. This version is known as the "tee" shaped variant, it is possibly English made and unissued. Nice example. $25
#CD489 The Royal Regiment of Canada Starch Back Title
Original WWII The Royal Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made "starch back" example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Nice example. $75
#CD484 Princess Louise IV Dragoon Guards Canada Starch Back Title
Original WWII Canadian Princess Louise IV Dragoon Guards shoulder title. English made "starch back" example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Nice example. $75
#CD486 The Lake Superior Regiment Starch Back Title
Original WWII Canadian The Lake Superior Regiment shoulder title. English made "starch back" example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Nice example. $75
#CD487 6 RCA Title
Original WWII Canadian 6 RCA (Royal Canadian Artillery) shoulder title. English made example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Unissued mint condition. Nice example. $20
#CD488 8 RCA Title
Original WWII Canadian 8 RCA (Royal Canadian Artillery) shoulder title. English made example issued to Canadian soldiers while overseas. Unissued mint condition. Nice example. $20
#CD452 Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles, Shoulder Titles, Pair
Original WWII Canadian Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles pair of matching shoulder titles. Canadian made, embroidered in red on black field with second layer of red melton creating a border (Reference: Page 285 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). Great matching condition. Uncommon titles. $50
#CD069 The Royal Regiment of Canada Shoulder Title
Original WWII The Royal Regiment of Canada shoulder title. British made 'starch back' example issued overseas. Excellent condition. $65
#CD081 Lord Strathcona's Horse Royal Canadians Shoulder Flash
Original WWII Lord Strathcona's Horse Royal Canadians starch back shoulder flash. Unused condition. $65
#CD095 The Royal Canadian Regiment Shoulder Flash
Original WWII The Royal Canadian Regiment shoulder flash. Canadian made example. $40
#CD265 P.P.C.L.I. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Shoulder Title
Original WWII Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (P.P.C.L.I.) shoulder title. British made 'starch back' example issued overseas. Excellent unworn condition example. $75
#CD427 Canadian Provost Corps Title
Original WWII Canadian Provost Corps title. Textbook wartime construction with curved tails on the letter R's. Typically attributed as being English made, new evidence suggests these may have also been produced in Canada (Reference: Page 301 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). $50
#CD445 Canadian Armoured Corps Shoulder Title
Original WWII Canadian Armoured Corps shoulder title. Procured in both Canada and the England, many variations of this title exist, this is most likely an English made embroidered example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas (Reference: Page 142 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). Appealing example in great condition. $45
#CD515 Canadian Armoured Corps Shoulder Title
Original WWII Canadian Armoured Corps shoulder title. Printed canvas variety, these are typically attributed as being English made. There is also some evidence the tan backed variation was made in Canada (Reference: Page 229 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). Lightly used and likely removed from a photo album. $35
#CD363 Canadian Armoured Corps Shoulder Titles Matching Pair
Original WWII pair of Canadian Armoured Corps shoulder titles. English made canvas examples issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Mint condition matching pair. $90
#CD452 Commonwealth Tank Crewman's Arm Badge
Original WWII Commonwealth (Canadian or UK) tank crewman's arm badge. Nice example. $20
#CD453 Canadian Infantry Corps Title
Original WWII Canadian Infantry Corps shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $45
#CD468 Royal Canadian Engineers Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Engineers shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Lightly worn and uniform removed condition. $40
#CD469 Royal Canadian Engineers Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Engineers shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $40
#CD470 Royal Artillery Title
Original WWII Royal Artillery shoulder title. English made embroidered example issued to Canadian and British soldiers overseas. Lightly used uniform removed condition. $10
#CD476 Royal Canadian Artillery Shoulder Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian and British soldiers overseas. Lightly used uniform removed condition. $10
#CD476 Royal Canadian Artillery Shoulder Titles, Uncut
Original WWII Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) shoulder titles. Standard Canadian made examples that are uncut and unissued. Uncommon to find still in this state fresh from the factory. Mint condition. $20
#CD471 Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC) shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $20
#CD472 Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC) shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Used and uniform removed condition. $40
#CD473 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC) shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $20
#CD474 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Titles, Matching Pair
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC) shoulder titles. Matching pair. English made canvas examples issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $40
#CD196 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Shoulder Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Service Corps shoulder title. English made 'starch back' example issued overseas. Excellent condition, unused. $20
#BS177 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Jacket Patch
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC) jacket patch. Large size measuring 16cm in diameter. Excellent condition, never applied. $35
#CD450 Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) shoulder title. Embroidered English made example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas (Reference: Page 168 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). $40
#CD451 Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Abbreviated Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Ordnance Corps (RCOC) shoulder title. Canadian made abbreviated version. Lightly used and uniform removed condition. $5
#CD449 Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Title
Original WWII Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC) abbreviated shoulder title. Canadian made example (Reference: Page 201 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). Excellent condition. $20
#CD447 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Canada Shoulder Titles
Original WWII matching pair Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.) Canada shoulder titles. English made embroidered examples produced for troops overseas. Excellent original matching pair in lightly used and uniform removed condition. $50
#C446 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Canada Shoulder Titles
Original WWII Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.) Canada shoulder title. English made example produced for troops overseas. Excellent condition. $25
#CD262 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Canada Shoulder Titles
Original WWII matching pair Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.) Canada shoulder titles. English made examples produced for troops overseas. Excellent pair in perfect condition. $45
#CD464 2nd Canadian Division Officer's Formation Patch
Original WWII 2nd Canadian Division officer's formation patch. English made example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Worn and uniform removed condition. $90
#CD322 Glider Pilot Regiment Shoulder Title
Original WWII Glider Pilot Regiment shoulder title. English made "starch back" example issued to Canadian and Commonwealth soldiers overseas. Excellent condition unused example. $250 *Reduced* $175
#CD336 Parachute Regiment Canvas Starch Back Title
Original WWII British Army Parachute Regiment starch back title. At one point this title was likely in a veteran's photo album. Nice example. $250 *Reduced* $175
#CD330 Early British Airborne Wings on Black Backing, Ringway 1941
Original WWII super early British Airborne wing with black background produced and worn during the earliest days of Airborne training at Ringway, England in 1941. These were produced by the RAF working with the Army prior to the Army completely taking over Airborne training. This rare version would have been produced only for about the first month of Airborne training and they are extremely rare. Great example with starch back, no mothing, staining, or damage. We purchased these from an advanced Airborne collector and have had these confirmed in hand by a well known author of Airborne insignia. Very rare pair of early wings. $325
#BS54 Parachute Regiment Canvas Printed Title (Trimmed)
Original WWII British Parachute Regiment title, this one has been trimmed slightly around the edges which was a modification sometimes done by the Paratrooper to make it look more prestigious. $100
#BS94 Special "A" Service Shoulder Title
Original WWII 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. Awesome title and extremely rare! $425
#CD333 Royal Canadian Air Force Air Gunner's Wing
Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Air Gunner's wing. Excellent condition. $20
#CD271 Lancaster Bomber Pilot I.B. Jackson (DFC) Shoulder Board Grouping
Original WWII grouping of Flight Lieutenant I.B. Jackson (DFC). Group includes F/Lieut Jackson's Flying Officer's shoulder boards that he is shown holding when he sold them to a collector in the 1990's, an original RCAF stationary calendar blotter for 1944-1945, a photo copy of his telegraph showing he earned the distinguished flying cross, two original photos from the 1990's when he sold this group to a collector, and a photo copy of his extensive flight log which includes many missions over enemy territory from late 1944 to the end of the war in 1945. Looking at this flight records, F/Lieut Jackson was incredibly lucky to survive the war and this small grouping is a testament to his good fortune and bravery. This is a humble grouping but your chance to own something worn by a Lancaster Bomber Pilot with provenance for an affordable price, great research project. $95
#CD457 21st Army Group Formation Patches
Original WWII 21st Army Group formation patches. Excellent condition matching pair, printed variety. $75
#CD261 Canadian 2nd Armoured Brigade Patches
Original WWII matching pair of Canadian 2nd Armoured Brigade clothe sleeve patches. Excellent pair in perfect condition. $65
#CD455 Canadian 2nd Armoured Brigade Patch
Original WWII Canadian 2nd Armoured Brigade clothe sleeve patch. Great condition. $35
#CD078 First Canadian Army Formation Patches Matching Pair
Original WWII First Canadian Army formation patch matching pair. Unused condition. $60
#CD456 First Canadian Army Formation Patch
Original WWII First Canadian Army formation patch. English made variety issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. $35
#CD459 1st Canadian Corps Formation Patch
Original WWII 1st Canadian Corps formation patch. English made canvas version, issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Great condition. $55
#CD458 2nd Canadian Corps Formation Patch
Original WWII 2nd Canadian Corps formation patch. English made canvas version, issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Great condition. $55
#CD460 1st Canadian Tank Brigade Formation Patch
Original WWII 1st Canadian Tank Brigade formation patch. English made canvas version, issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Great condition. $65
#CD463 Canadian Headquarters Badge
Original WWII Canadian Headquarters badge. English made "starchback" variety issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $25
#BS121 POLAND Canvas Shoulder Title
Original WWII POLAND canvas shoulder title. Excellent condition, never worn or applied to a uniform. $50
#CD347 British Home Guard Shoulder Title
Original WWII British Home Guard shoulder title. Printed canvas variety in used and uniform removed condition. $10
#CD369 Canada Shoulder Titles
Original WWII pair of "Canada" shoulder titles. Excellent condition, uncut, never applied to a uniform. $20
#CD300 Pair of Canada Shoulder Titles
Original WWII pair of "Canada" shoulder titles. Excellent condition, never applied to a uniform. $20
#CD462 Summer Dress Canada Titles
Original WWII Summer Dress "Canada" titles. Lightly used and uniform removed pair. $10
#CD343 Summer Dress Canada Titles
Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Summer Dress "Canada" titles. Mint / unused pair that are still uncut. $15
#BS82 Royal Marines Epaulette Slip Ons
Original matching pair of Royal Marines epaulette slip ons. Appealing set that was likely worn in service and later removed from a photo album. We are not sure if these are late WWII or from the immediate post war period, and have priced them accordingly. $30
#CD323 Three Years Service Sleeve Chevron
Original WWII three years service sleeve chevron. $10