RECORD PRICE REALISED FOR A FORMATION SIGN - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

ORISKANY · #1 21-01-10, 07:00 PM

I have been reading, on line, BOSLEYS AUCTION NEWS. Under the heading Bosleys World Record Prices I see that a cloth formation sign, at some time, realised £3,575. Can any forum member tell us 'rag pickers' what this formation sign was/is? Just in case I have a couple of spares without knowing it.

Thank you in advance.

wright241 · #2 21-01-10, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ORISKANY

I have been reading, on line, BOSLEYS AUCTION NEWS. Under the heading Bosleys World Record Prices I see that a cloth formation sign, at some time, realised £3,575. Can any forum member tell us 'rag pickers' what this formation sign was/is? Just in case I have a couple of spares without knowing it.

Thank you in advance.

I could be wrong about this... but I was under the impression it was for a Commando D Troop badge (i.e. the light blue D on a green background). Just not sure where this snippet came from...

Sonofacqms · #3 21-01-10, 09:47 PM

I believe it was the "D" troop badge.

Roy · #4 21-01-10, 11:56 PM

Hi Guy’s,

My memory might be a little frayed but I seem to remember it was (Army Commando) No4 Company from 55th West Lancashire Division (round patch with rose and ‘4’) peters book page 40. I seem to remember looking it up at the time.

Roy.

NEMO · #5 22-01-10, 12:03 AM

HI , There has been a several over the last few years ,each one out doing the others the first one several years back was the 101 troop ,then then as you say the lancashire rose 4 commando and the d-troop not sure which went for the most money , regards ,Nemo

Roy · #6 22-01-10, 12:06 AM

Hi Nemo,

I think you're right. Come to think of it the No4/rose may have been around 2,500 ish. I know it was a hell of a lot!

Roy.

Staffsyeoman · #7 22-01-10, 12:11 AM

I think it's time I gave up collecting at that kind of money..

Roy · #8 22-01-10, 12:16 AM

I wonder what the chaps who wore these patches would think

ORISKANY · #9 26-01-10, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORISKANY

I have been reading, on line, BOSLEYS AUCTION NEWS. Under the heading Bosleys World Record Prices I see that a cloth formation sign, at some time, realised £3,575. Can any forum member tell us 'rag pickers' what this formation sign was/is? Just in case I have a couple of spares without knowing it.

Thank you in advance.

Thank you all for your replies.