7th. Armoured Division.

Scarce WW II embroidered example of the early pattern red jerboa " Desert Rat " on a khaki backing surmounted by a single yellow backed rank " pip " still affixed to a pale tropical k.d. shoulder strap slip-on. As part of the Eighth Army this Division endured much of the hard fighting in the Western-Desert earning themselves the nick-name, " Desert Rats "  read more

Code: 29044

5th.Indian Infantry Division.

WW II embroidered example of the red circle on a black backing with brooch-pin fitting to the reverse, referred to as the " Ball of Fire " This Division fought in the Western-Desert at Tobruk and El Alamein before joining the 14th. Army in the Far-East fighting at Imphal and Tiddim before becoming the first Division to enter Singapore. { See also my item-29034.}  read more

Code: 29022

17th. { Northern } Division.

Scarce WW I embroidered example of the white, " Dot-Dash " on a scarlet backing said to represent the number " 17 " when viewed from above. This Division was composed mainly of Northern units, Manchesters, East and West Yorks, etc., but also included the Dorsets and some from the Midlands. { One moth nip to the top edge.}  read more

Code: 29009

Canadian Forces.

Scarce WW II printed example of the pale green lettering, " WESTMR.R." on a maroon rectangle worn by the Westminster Regiment in the 5th. Canadian Armoured Division.  read more

Code: 28982

Canadian Forces.

WW II embroidered example of the light green letters, " F G H " on a maroon rectangle. Worn by the Fort Garry Horse in the 5th. Canadian Armoured Division.  read more

Code: 28971

3rd. Armoured Group.

Rare WW II silk woven example of the red Crusader Tank and lightening flash styled as the number, " 3 " on a black background. Created in 1941 to train groups of two or more Armoured Divisions to provide experience in controlling large Armoured formations.to eliminate the need for large stationary headquarters.{ Paper to reverse, removed from old album.}  read more

Code: 28958

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry -Cadets.

Scarce WW II embroidered in yellow and black on a khaki backing formation sign worn by the D.C.L.I. Cadet Force. Design as for the D.C.L.I. collar badge. Attached in 1940 to the Cornwall Home Guard before being re-designated Army Cadet Force in 1942 under the local Territorial Associations. { One moth patch to right side.}  read more

Code: 28952

23rd. Indian Infantry Division.

WW II printed example of the red " Fighting-Cock " on a pale khaki circular background. This Division fought with distinction at Shenam and Tamu during the enemies offensive against Imphal.  read more

Code: 28944

3rd. Indian Infantry Division. { Chindits }

WW II embroidered example of the yellow Chinthern on a circular blue backing. This Division was better known as " The Chindits " and as part of 14th. Army in the Far-East under the command of Major-General Orde Wingate became famous for their long-range jungle penetration expeditions behind enemy lines. { Moth nips to lower left side.}  read more

Code: 28933

Canadian Forces.

WW II embroidered example of the monogram, " R.C.C.S. " in white on dark blue on a red rectangle worn by the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in the 1st. Canadian Infantry Division,.  read more

Code: 28921