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Badges & Emblems of the British Forces 1940

Lot 173: Badges & Emblems of the British Forces 1940

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A vintage softcover reference book or booklet titled “BADGES & EMBLEMS OF THE BRITISH FORCES 1940,” clearly dated to 1940. This printed paper object features over 350 black and white illustrations and descriptive text pertaining to various British military and naval badges and emblems. Content includes insignia for the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Fleet Air Arm, and specific regiments such as The King’s Regiment, Royal Norfolk Regiment, Lincolnshire Regiment, and Devonshire Regiment. The book also highlights several Latin and Old French mottos, including “Per Mare Per Terram,” “Honi Soit qui mal y Pense,” and “Semper Fidelis.”