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Showing results 1 to 25 of 33 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Antrim82

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines Yesterday, 01:15 PM

Replies: 18 Butcher badge Views: 641 Posted By Antrim82 I think the confusion may be that while the... I think the confusion may be that while the rating of Butcher is long established in the Royal Navy and is often shown in the Scheme of Complement for individual ships it describes a job/appointment...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-04-24, 02:50 PM

Replies: 3 FAA Leading Air Mechnic-Electrical WWII Views: 257 Posted By Antrim82 As Barry said this is a WW2 substitute for a gold... As Barry said this is a WW2 substitute for a gold wire badge made by a Naval/Civilian Tailor but they were not formally approved to be worn in the the RN. No 1 uniform and the accompanying gold...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-04-24, 01:04 PM

Replies: 18 Butcher badge Views: 641 Posted By Antrim82 THE RAN had a separate trade of Butcher prior to... THE RAN had a separate trade of Butcher prior to 1931 and this continued until 1963 when CNO 102/63 announced that it was to be allowed to die out and existing members allowed to transfer to the...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 13-12-22, 10:27 AM

Replies: 13 Red CPO badge Views: 1,416 Posted By Antrim82 Its probably Australian. CNO 475/1943 appears to... Its probably Australian. CNO 475/1943 appears to be the authority for a red metal version of the pattern 52 Class III cap badge METAL CAP BADGES FOR RATINGS—CLASS III. A metal cap badge, pattern...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-01-14, 10:48 PM

Replies: 27 Royal Navy Skills Patch Views: 3,461 Posted By Antrim82 RNZN - Weaponman star Saumua the crossed missile and torpedo badge badge is RNZN for a Weaponman star (Between Weaponman Basic and 2nd Class). I don't have specific dates for it's introduction but I do have a copy of an...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27-02-13, 10:14 PM

Replies: 7 Weird rate badge on RN CPO's tunic Views: 1,697 Posted By Antrim82 My sources suggest he is a Gunnery Instructor not... My sources suggest he is a Gunnery Instructor not qualified in Torpedo work from the period 1891 to 1903. There should also be a version of the badge with a second star below which would be if he...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 06-01-13, 08:25 PM

Replies: 19 RN wound stripe ???? Views: 5,233 Posted By Antrim82 Royal Navy Wound stripes are 2" long for WWI... Royal Navy Wound stripes are 2" long for WWI (Instituted 1916) and 1 1/2" long for WWII (Instituted 1943). They should be of Gold Russia Braid (No1) which I believe is slightly less than 1/8" in...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27-08-12, 11:17 PM

Replies: 3 What trade is this ?? Views: 826 Posted By Antrim82 The Badges with Kings Crown would be for a Sick... The Badges with Kings Crown would be for a Sick Berth Attendant (Physiotherapist) and date from after 1949. The Badge without crown could be later. Letter 'M' was used for the Physiotherapist...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27-08-12, 02:19 PM

Replies: 11 WRNS badge I.D. Views: 1,602 Posted By Antrim82 The badge is a WRNS Crown large for addition to... The badge is a WRNS Crown large for addition to badges. These badges, which are also available for male ratings, were supplied in two sizes. large for addition to arm badges and small for addition to...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-06-12, 02:01 PM

Replies: 19 WRNS blue petty officer badges worn on Topees (sun helmets)? Views: 3,173 Posted By Antrim82 Sun Helmets-Berets and Blue badges Some final notes which I hope may clarify what I believe to be the situation on the wearing of Sun Helmets and blue PO's badges. In 1921 as a result of the removal of the Sennet hat (a.k.a. the...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 05-06-12, 11:16 AM

Replies: 19 WRNS blue petty officer badges worn on Topees (sun helmets)? Views: 3,173 Posted By Antrim82 Alex, The blue painted sun helmet badge has... Alex, The blue painted sun helmet badge has nothing to do with the WRNS it was the standard Royal Navy Ratings badge for use by non confirmed PO's or those Junior Rates not dressed as Seamen. These...

Forum: 1968 post unification: CAF(N) 04-06-12, 04:26 PM

Replies: 3 CAF Port Inspection Diver Views: 6,298 Posted By Antrim82 Date of approval August 15 2007 My notes which were taken from the Maple Leaf Vol. 11 No. 36 record that the Governor General Michaëlle Jean approved the badge on August 15, 2007. The Branch being unique to the Naval Reserve. ...

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 04-06-12, 12:05 PM

Replies: 2 Royal Canadian Navy at the Coronation Views: 2,249 Posted By Antrim82 Royal Canadian Navy at the Coronation On this Jubilee weekend I was reviewing the following excellent colour film “Sailors of the Queen” on The Royal Canadian Navy’s contribution to the Coronation Procession and Fleet review in 1953 ...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 26-12-11, 11:41 AM

Replies: 10 Help identifying gunnery branch badges Views: 2,189 Posted By Antrim82 Further to my last post research has identified... Further to my last post research has identified that the RAN did introduce woven badges by Commonwealth Naval Order 638, dated 5th December 1944. The reason given was "In order to overcome supply...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 04-12-11, 01:33 AM

Replies: 10 Help identifying gunnery branch badges Views: 2,189 Posted By Antrim82 Andy, Woven badges were issued by the Royal... Andy, Woven badges were issued by the Royal Navy in WWII in both Red on Blue and Blue on White versions and were used in place of the embroidered versions. I don't have the exact date of...

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 20-10-11, 08:40 PM

Replies: 11 Mystery Canadian 'Naval' style firefighters badge Views: 2,943 Posted By Antrim82 Bryan, Thanks for all your replies on this... Bryan, Thanks for all your replies on this subject which have been most helpful. Based on the photographs I have seen particularly the galleries at FireHouse651.COM it would seem to confirm...

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 15-10-11, 10:55 PM

Replies: 11 Mystery Canadian 'Naval' style firefighters badge Views: 2,943 Posted By Antrim82 Thanks Bryan. I have seen photographs of the... Thanks Bryan. I have seen photographs of the RCN fire service online in both square rig from the 40's and the later battledress uniform you describe but never in sufficient detail to identify any...

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 10-10-11, 12:56 PM

Replies: 11 Mystery Canadian 'Naval' style firefighters badge Views: 2,943 Posted By Antrim82 Mystery Canadian 'Naval' style firefighters badge Can Anybody identify the attached badge which was aquired some 12 years ago in a mixed batch of RN , RCN and USN rate badges from a US Dealer. Obviously it is Canadian but I know its not regular...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 07-10-11, 11:08 PM

Replies: 19 WRNS blue petty officer badges worn on Topees (sun helmets)? Views: 3,173 Posted By Antrim82 Phil, The blue painted Kings Crown PO style... Phil, The blue painted Kings Crown PO style metal badge is correct WWII issue for wear on the Sun Helmet. Specifically it was for use by non confirmed PO's or those Junior Rates not dressed as...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-01-10, 11:48 PM

Replies: 15 This one has me stumped! OTC, CCF or What? Views: 3,345 Posted By Antrim82 Hate to break the spell but I think its possibly... Hate to break the spell but I think its possibly a Bradford City Tramways or Omnibus badge see 'British Tramway Company Buttons and Badges' website...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-01-10, 08:41 PM

Replies: 15 This one has me stumped! OTC, CCF or What? Views: 3,345 Posted By Antrim82 Don't know the unit but the Coat of Arms appears... Don't know the unit but the Coat of Arms appears to be that of the City of Bradford. Hope this helps. .

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 03-12-09, 12:03 AM

Replies: 8 Fleet Air Arm? Navy Uniform ID WW2 Views: 4,094 Posted By Antrim82 Having got my glasses on this evening and looked... Having got my glasses on this evening and looked again I believe RCN is right. It not the naval airman (observer) but a Naval Airman (xxx over to you RCN). The observers badge was almost identical...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-11-09, 11:52 PM

Replies: 8 Fleet Air Arm? Navy Uniform ID WW2 Views: 4,094 Posted By Antrim82 Dear RAChD, Agree with RCN a better detailed... Dear RAChD, Agree with RCN a better detailed photo would be of help but at a guess from the shape I would suggest the badge on his left breast is that for a Naval Airman (Rating Observer). Although...

Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 25-11-09, 12:41 AM

Replies: 29 Combined Ops insignia Views: 9,922 Posted By Antrim82 In discussing Combined Ops Badges the following... In discussing Combined Ops Badges the following notes may be of help to give context to the Royal Navy’s view of battledress and the types and occasions of wear of the various badges. Admiralty...

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 20-11-09, 10:29 AM

Replies: 10 Yellow thread badges were they official RCN issue Views: 2,585 Posted By Antrim82 Bryan, Thanks for the information confirming... Bryan, Thanks for the information confirming the source, date of introduction and the wearing of the badges by Canadian personnel. Possibly it was a separate decision by Canada in 1944 that...

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