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Showing results 1 to 25 of 26 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: manchesters

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-05-19, 03:03 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Ken, I dont believe thats a drivers badge. ... Ken, I dont believe thats a drivers badge. I think its a Foreign rank star off the shoulder, not sure which country. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 14-05-18, 09:29 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters I have sent it a few minutes a go. regards I have sent it a few minutes a go. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 14-05-18, 09:22 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters See me email and reserve me the G in wreath with... See me email and reserve me the G in wreath with star please. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-09-17, 09:55 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Ah yes, that makes more sense. reagrsd Ah yes, that makes more sense. reagrsd

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-09-17, 09:13 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, Army motorcycle and Para helmet. The... Rob, Army motorcycle and Para helmet. The plot thickens! Still have no idea though. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-09-17, 06:42 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, Very confusing for sure. Could you... Rob, Very confusing for sure. Could you show the whole photo for context please. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 07-08-17, 09:29 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, Very interesting, and also with the... Rob, Very interesting, and also with the 1944 mention of the RA trades of Gunner-Mechanic and Gunner-Operator which confirm the unofficial 'GM' in wreath and 'GO' in wreath badges. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-05-17, 09:02 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, Yes I think you are right, I missed the... Rob, Yes I think you are right, I missed the last photo. regarsd

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-04-17, 08:20 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Hello, Neither are RAF badges, both a... Hello, Neither are RAF badges, both a drivers badges from the Army. The RAF had a similar badge for Apprentices but that had a propellor in the middle, whereas this is a steering wheel. They...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-06-16, 06:22 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Yes it definately does in that respect. ... Yes it definately does in that respect. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-06-16, 05:41 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Marc, Its similar, but very un-British... Marc, Its similar, but very un-British looking. Do you have any history on it? regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 20-06-16, 09:56 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Another WW2 unofficial badge. Possibly... Another WW2 unofficial badge. Possibly Motorcyclist but not confirmed. DR (Despatch Rider) was the usual badge. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 16-06-16, 11:02 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, the efficiency star was worn on the... Rob, the efficiency star was worn on the other sleeve and only by territorials and although not discontinued officially until 1952 and dont seem to have been worn in WW2. If its separate, then...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 15-06-16, 10:17 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters [QUOTE=Rob Miller;364610]I guess this Lance... [QUOTE=Rob Miller;364610]I guess this Lance Corporal would be Essex Regiment early WW2 or just before?, in this case quite a large star above the wheel. Rob, Thats an interesting photo and as you...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 15-06-16, 09:06 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters The answer is - 6 pointed stars = Royal Marines. ... The answer is - 6 pointed stars = Royal Marines. They use the Naval 6 star on their badges unlike the Army's 5 star. The badge is a Drive 2nd Class. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 15-06-16, 07:44 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Nope, there is more to it than just that. ... Nope, there is more to it than just that. Look at it carefully. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 15-06-16, 05:21 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Here is a drivers badge. Anyone care to tell... Here is a drivers badge. Anyone care to tell me exactly what it is? Not you Grumpy - you wrote the book on it - literally:D regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-06-16, 08:54 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Tim, Its always a pleasure to see the badges... Tim, Its always a pleasure to see the badges from your album. Several on there that I would still like to find. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-06-16, 01:59 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters David, Excellent photo clearly showing the... David, Excellent photo clearly showing the MT in wreath badge worn by a Motor Transport driver of the ASC. I didnt know they were worn so early as that. I have attached my MT badges and I...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-06-16, 11:19 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Yes, there is a mention of a DR badge in Gamages... Yes, there is a mention of a DR badge in Gamages 1917 catalogue. I dont include that within the category of Driver though. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 31-05-16, 04:34 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters I am unaware of any Driver badge in WW1 for... I am unaware of any Driver badge in WW1 for Mechanical Vehicles. I was under the impression the winged series of badges ( BC, BG, DM, DR, IC, MC, MT) were WW2 and unofficial. Can you find the...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 31-05-16, 11:58 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, The star for Driver wasnt introduced... Rob, The star for Driver wasnt introduced until 1950 and this photo appears to be WW2. Cant say what it is though. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-05-16, 08:48 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Rob, I dont think that necessarily follows. ... Rob, I dont think that necessarily follows. They come in a variety of different sizes and wheel pattern/colours. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-05-16, 04:42 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters Jon, Interesting to note that 73 is the same... Jon, Interesting to note that 73 is the same as the pamphlet and 74 very similar. regards

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-05-16, 03:36 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,850 Posted By manchesters David, I was not aware you were who you are. ... David, I was not aware you were who you are. Your book has been on my bookshelve since 1984 and there hasnt been a week that I have not consulted it. It was Denis who first got me into collecting...

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