Arm Brassard BM ...date please ?
 

Hi Folks , I have a blue brassard with black letters BM , I believe this is for Brigadier Major , any idea on the date these were worn ?
many thanks steve

In "Handbook of the British Army 1943" a reprint of a WW2 US publication about the British Army, it says "BM" in black on a blue armband was worn by Officers below the rank of Colonel holding Staff appointments in Brigade Headquarters.

Rob

These blue armlets were worn from at least as early as 1914 up until after the end of WW2. Initially the armlets carried the abbreviated designation of the formation but this was canned in 1915/16 because of the obvious security issues.

I'm not certain if the BM initials was a Great War thing or post war. In Australia the first mention is 1922 but I feel use of initials commenced earlier. Will have a look at my notes.

With an embroidered gun it was also worn by HQ Corps heavy artillery staff.

Keith