Formation Signs
Featured on this page are British & Commonwealth Army Insignia including Theatre made items
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3RD INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN2-piece felt construction formation sign
Ref. Cole p36 Artifact: B1408 $25.00 |
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21ST ARMY GROUP FORMATION SIGNEmbroidered on felt formation sign
21st Army Group was tasked with Operation Overlord the invasion of Normandy on 6th June 1944. The 21st AG initial controlled all Allied ground forces during the invasion until sufficient Allied forces had landed and activated their own Army Group. Fought with distinction from the Normandy beaches to the Rhineland campaign. August 1945 it was redesignated H.Q. British Army of the Rhine (BAOR). Ref. Cole p16 Artifact: B1379 $30.00 |
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CANADIAN MILITARY H.Q. FORMATION SIGNEmbroidered Silk on felt formation sign with brown back
English Theatre made The Canadian Headquarters was established in 1939, located near Trafalgar Square in London on Cockspur street. Worn by Canadian units in the UK under command of the C.M.H.Q. Example is off battle dress Ref Cole p60 Artifact: B1380 SOLD |
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Z FORCE (ICELAND) FORMATION SIGNEmbroidered on felt formation sign
1st pattern 49th West Riding Division Worn by British-Canadian Garrison, adopted by USMC 1st Provisional Marine Brigade in late Summer of 1941. Ref. Cole p44 Artifact: B1107 $150.00 |
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50TH (NORTHUMBRIAN) INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGNPrinted on canvas formation sign
Landed at Gold Beach on D-Day, 6th June 1944. Fought with distinction in North Africa and Northwest Europe campaign. Ref. Cole p44 Artifact: B1260 $45.00 |
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EIGHTH ARMY BULLION FORMATION SIGNOfficer's hand embroidered bullion & silk on wool insignia
Italian Theatre made Worn by Polish troops serving in the Mediterranean, fought hard battles in North Africa and Italy. Ref. Cole p24 Artifact: B1133 $45.00 |
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9TH ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGNEmbroidered on felt formation sign
Unit was disbanded in 1944, most personnel joined the 21st Army Group. The badge was said to have been adopted as a pun on the German * Panzer * Divisions. Ref. Cole p34 Artifact: B1253-1 $27.00 |
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31ST INDIAN ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGNPrinted on canvas formation sign
English Theatre made Raised in India in 1941 and later saw service in Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Syria. Ref. Cole p83 Artifact: B1201 $65.00 |
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2ND POLISH CORPS FORMATION SIGNEmbroidered on felt formation sign
English Theatre made Fought with distinction in the Middle East and Italy. Ref Cole p163 Artifact: B1121 $35.00 |
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DANISH BRIGADE GROUP FORMATION SIGNWoven formation sign
German Theatre made Worn by the Danish Brigade (gardehusarregimentet) in Germany during Occupation period This is a RARE off battle dress example with some glue residue on back. This insignia is very hard to find. Artifact: B1226 $115.00 |
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BRITISH FORCES IN GREECE FORMATION SIGN Printed on linen formation sign
Theatre made (locally) Badge was adopted in 1943 by 3 Corps, December 1944 it was redesignated H.Q. Land Forces & Military Liaison Greece and subsequently British Forces in Greece (BFIG) Ref. Cole p108 Artifact: B1104 $95.00 |
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15TH ARMY GROUP FORMATION SIGNHand embroidered on felt formation sign
Worn by British & American H.Q. troops serving in Italy English Theatre made Ref. Cole p16 Artifact: B1152 $45.00 |
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ALLIED LAND FORCES SOUTH EAST ASIA FORMATION SIGNOfficer's hand embroidered bullion on silk insignia
China-Burma-India (India) Theatre made ALFSEA was responsible for all formations in the 11th Army Group including 14th Army, Ceylon Army and American, Chinese and British operating under command of the Northern Combat Command (NCAC) Ref. Cole p15 Artifact: B1101 $65.00 |
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11TH COMMAND MILITARY DISPERSAL & DISPOSAL CONTROL UNIT FORMATION SIGNHand embroidered felt insignia
This unit was active for a short time at the end of WWII, to assist troops returning home. This insignia is very hard to find Artifact: B1103 $175.00 |
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