Rare wwi british army cavalry corps formation sign patch original 1915 v fifth

Authentic WWI British Army V Cavalry Corps (Fifth Cavalry) Embroidered Formation Sign Patch A genuine, historically significant piece of World War I British military cloth insignia, dating from the 1915–1919 Western Front campaign. This original shoulder flash features the detailed multi-toned embroidery of Saint George slaying the dragon (the traditional patron saint of mounted troops), sitting above the Roman numeral "V" designating the Fifth Cavalry Corps. Sourced directly from a vintage military clearance Auction House. Technical & Material Specifications: * Conflict Period: First World War (1914-1918) * Unit / Assignment: British Expeditionary Force (BEF) V Cavalry Corps * Dimensions: Standard period shoulder patch dimensions (Refer to high-resolution scans) * Construction Style: Silk/wool blend multi-tonal machine embroidery executed onto a dark wool melton base cloth. * Reverse Construction: Features the correct, untouched early 20th-century factory-stiffened dark grey buckram paper/cloth backing matrix. Verifiable Condition Statement (Anti-Fraud Protocol): This item is sold strictly as an aged, uniform-removed historical artifact. Buyers must thoroughly inspect the high-resolution listing photos to verify condition details prior to purchase: * The reverse buckram paper backing remains complete but exhibits extensive age-appropriate handling creases, wrinkling, and storage folds as photographed. * The edges show faint thread residue from original uniform removal. * Embroidery threads are completely intact and structurally sound, showing expected structural oxidation/matting from a century of storage. * Absolutely no modern adjustments, modern adhesives, or reproductions. You will receive the exact specimen shown in these images. Condition:Used Seller notes:“Authentic uniform-removed condition. Intact factory-stiffened buckram backing showing characteristic 100+ year storage folds and handling creases. Embroidery threads stable with minor surface age-toning. No modern repairs. Fully visible in high-resolution reference images. Type:Badges Issued/ Not-Issued:Issued Regiment / Type:Cavalry Corps Era:1914-1945 Conflict:World War I (1914-1918) Country/ Organization:Great Britain Theme:Militaria Service:Army Sub-Theme:British Army Material:Cloth / Wool / Silk Country of Origin:United Kingdom Category:Militaria World War I (1914-1918) Badges ⚠️ Σημαντική ενημέρωση Γεια σας και σας ευχαριστώ για το ενδιαφέρον σας! 🙏 Παρακαλώ να σημειώσετε ότι η αποστολή των προϊόντων γίνεται μόνο μετά την πληρωμή. Στο παρελθόν, κάποια πακέτα που στάλθηκαν με «πληρωμή κατά την παραλαβή» δεν παραλήφθηκαν, γι’ αυτό εφαρμόζω αυτήν την πολιτική για να διατηρώ δίκαιες τιμές για όλους τους αγοραστές. 💳 Δέχομαι πληρωμές μέσω Revolut – γρήγορα και εύκολα. Κάθε παραγγελία συσκευάζεται με φροντίδα και αποστέλλεται άμεσα μόλις επιβεβαιωθεί η πληρωμή. Ευχαριστώ θερμά για την κατανόηση και τη στήριξή σας! 🌿 ⚠️ Important note Hello, and thank you for your interest! I kindly ask for payment before shipping 🙏. In the past, some parcels sent with “pay on delivery” were left uncollected, so this policy helps me keep prices fair for everyone. 💳 I happily accept Revolut payments (quick & easy). Your order will be packed with care and shipped promptly once payment is received. Thank you for understanding and supporting my shop!