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Beyond The Trenches: An Introduction
Welcome to Beyond The Trenches—an exclusive space dedicated to our most unique, rare, and highly curated historical pieces. These select items are available entirely outside of our Etsy platform and cannot be purchased through a standard automated checkout.
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WW2 Popski's Private Army (PPA) Cap Badge - Vintage Restrike
£8.99
Popski's Private Army (No. 1 Demolition Squadron) Cap Badge
A vintage, high-quality restrike of the legendary headdress badge worn by No. 1 Demolition Squadron, universally known as "Popski’s Private Army" (PPA). Formed in 1942 under Vladimir Peniakoff, this elite British Special Forces unit carried out daring long-range reconnaissance and sabotage operations behind enemy lines in North Africa and Italy.
A vintage, high-quality restrike of the legendary headdress badge worn by No. 1 Demolition Squadron, universally known as "Popski’s Private Army" (PPA). Formed in 1942 under Vladimir Peniakoff, this elite British Special Forces unit carried out daring long-range reconnaissance and sabotage operations behind enemy lines in North Africa and Italy.
This piece beautifully replicates Peniakoff’s personal, iconic badge design: an intricate astrolabe resting on a decorative, stylized stand.
Design: High-relief astrolabe on a classic flared base
Fixings: Complete with two heavy copper/brass loop lugs on the reverse for secure attachment
A wonderful, affordable gap-filler or display piece representing one of the most unique and revered elite units of the Second World War.
WW1 / WW2 Royal Artillery Brass Cap Badge - J.R. Gaunt Marked
£9.99
A genuine vintage brass cap badge for the Royal Regiment of Artillery. This iconic design features the standard artillery field gun surmounted by a King’s Crown, with the upper Ubique scroll and the full regimental motto scroll below.
This particular example features a solid, unmoving wheel variant and comes with a highly collectible maker-marked slider on the reverse.
Regiment: Royal Regiment of Artillery
An essential piece of British Army history from a legendary military contractor.
Le Régiment de Hull Canadian Army Cap Badge - Queen's Crown, J.R. Gaunt Marked
£9.99
A genuine brass cap badge for the historic French-Canadian infantry unit, Le Régiment de Hull. This detailed badge features a central martello tower flanked by maple leaves, with a Canadian beaver at the base and a Queen's (St. Edward's) Crown positioned at the top. The lower scroll carries the regiment's iconic motto: “On Ne Passe Pas” (They Shall Not Pass).
Manufactured in England by the premier military contractor J.R. Gaunt for Canadian forces.
Regiment: Le Régiment de Hull (Canadian Army)
A fantastic, maker-marked addition for any collector focusing on Canadian or Commonwealth forces.
2018 RAF Centenary Hawker Hurricane Coloured 50p Coin - Jersey Mint
£14.99
A beautifully struck, commemorative fifty-pence coin issued in 2018 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force (1918–2018).
The front features a vibrant, full-colour printed illustration by artist Trevor Mitchell depicting a dramatic Battle of Britain airfield scene, with RAF pilots scrambling toward their iconic Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft. The reverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Issuer: Bailiwick of Jersey
A premium, highly sought-after keepsake for aviation enthusiasts and military coin collectors.
2013 Jersey Remembrance Day Poppy £5 Commemorative Coin - Encapsulated
£14.99
A beautifully designed, legal tender Five Pound (£5) coin issued by Jersey to honour those who served.
Denomination: Five Pounds (£5)
A highly respectful and beautifully executed centerpiece for any military coin or remembrance collection.
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