Rare Attributed WW2 Special Air Service (S.A.S) Beret Badge of Major R H Branson, fine example of a wartime embroidered winged dagger beret badge as worn by the SAS. Insignia shows wear and removal from a beret. Reverse with the remains of the paper backing. Accompanied by a re-print photograph and details of service of Major R H Branson Royal Artillery later Special Air Service. Major Branson began his service as an enlisted rank in the Royal Artillery in the 1930’s, he gained a commission as a Lieutenant in 1941. Served in various Artillery units in Malta and Sicily before being posted to the SAS in North Africa on 28th January 1944. He later took part in Norway with the SAS before continuing to serve into the post war years. Attribution gained by the vendor.

Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet Plate, fine white metal officers helmet plate with black velvet centre, Yorkshire horse and lower scroll with regimental details and additional scroll with ‘1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION’. Three lug fittings to the reverse.

Victorian 4th Admin Battalion West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers Officers Shako Badge, fine example of a silvered officers shako badge with crowned star, centre horn bugle with number 4. Two lug fittings to the reverse.

Rare Victorian 4th (Halifax) West York Rifle Volunteers Field Service Cap Badge, fine white metal example in the form of arms of Halifax. Complete with two lug fittings to the reverse. x Hugh King collection.