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Forum: Formation Signs and Patches Today, 10:18 AM
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Posted By grey_green_acorn
Here are a few examples from film and TV. The...

Here are a few examples from film and TV. The CP1 is from the classic Dad’s Army series. CP standing for Croft and Perry the show’s writers.

Tim
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches Today, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Fake and made up printed and embroidered badges...

Fake and made up printed and embroidered badges have been / are produced for films and TV programmes.

See my album
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2439

Tim
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 26-03-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By grey_green_acorn
I can’t identify the signs in the opening post...

I can’t identify the signs in the opening post but here are some more fakes for comparison. Sometimes the white fabric is found stained with tea to simulate age!

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-03-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By grey_green_acorn
The Watford connection is from the coat of arms...

The Watford connection is from the coat of arms of the town.
AUDENTIOR means GO BOLDLY
The cross is from St Alban
Two red Harts - Hertfordshire
Wavy blue lines represent two rivers through the...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-03-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Dave and Alan, Thank you. Tim

Dave and Alan,
Thank you.

Tim
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 22-03-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 131
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Documents from album. Tim

Documents from album.

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-03-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Watford Coat of Arms Badge - VTC ??

Identification please on this small GM badge with the Watford Coat of Arms?

Collar badge for OTC or CCF or more likely Police or Corporation?

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-03-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 469
Posted By grey_green_acorn
CQB

There are a few CQB books!

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-03-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 174
Posted By grey_green_acorn
The badge combination is OK for the period c1955...

The badge combination is OK for the period c1955 to c1967. The RCT formed in 1965 and continued to wear the RASC AER sign until at least 1967 when the TA was reorganised.
The yellow backed Major’s...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-03-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 174
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Royal Army Service Corps Army Emergency Reserve ...

Royal Army Service Corps Army Emergency Reserve
RASC AER

Need to check the timeline for those badges in combination?

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-03-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 350
Posted By grey_green_acorn
It is sky blue and red not white and red, but...

It is sky blue and red not white and red, but still perhaps RAF?

Tim
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-03-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 320
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Mike, That would be HQ Northern Army Group a...

Mike,
That would be HQ Northern Army Group a NATO formation which included 1st British Corps and was colocated with HQ BAOR.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Army_Group

Tim
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-03-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 320
Posted By grey_green_acorn
In the late 1970s the BAOR Brigades became...

In the late 1970s the BAOR Brigades became briefly “Task Forces” as part of the reorganisation of 1st British Corps. This was unwelcome and ‘not a success’.
In 1981 they were reinstated as Brigades...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-03-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 350
Posted By grey_green_acorn
I think the sky blue and red check badge may have...

I think the sky blue and red check badge may have RAF or ATC connections?

Tim
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-03-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 320
Posted By grey_green_acorn
I was stationed in Celle from 1978 to 1981 and...

I was stationed in Celle from 1978 to 1981 and made regular visits to units in Hohne. I have a vague recollection that the sign was worn on the jersey heavy wool by some 22 Armoured Brigade HQ...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-03-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 469
Posted By grey_green_acorn
CQB usually stands for Close Quarter Battle but...

CQB usually stands for Close Quarter Battle but most likely a made up item?

Or part of the new Royal Marines organisation - Future Commando Force???

Tim
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 15-03-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 315
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Chris, Link not working for me. Is it a...

Chris,
Link not working for me. Is it a Private Album? You may need to make it Public.

Tim
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 09-03-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 389
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Here are my three examples - all slightly...

Here are my three examples - all slightly different, of the never worn but heavily faked Military Foot Police cap badge in bimetal with slider.

Also a (hopefully genuine) MFP shoulder title in...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 06-03-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Link: ...

Link:
https://rmhistorical.com/files/content/NCO%20Sgt.pdf

Tim
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-03-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 559
Posted By grey_green_acorn
I have this pair identified as 2nd Gurkha Rifles...

I have this pair identified as 2nd Gurkha Rifles by Forum member Gurkharifles

Tim
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-03-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Chris, Possibly worn recently by the Band of...

Chris,
Possibly worn recently by the Band of the Royal Armoured Corps at Catterick?

Here are some more maker’s marks including a J.R.GAUNT B’HAM marked on slider and behind badge.

Pattern No...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Here is my HBB in wreath - H……. Brass Band ...

Here is my HBB in wreath - H……. Brass Band

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Canadian items: Tim

Canadian items:

Tim
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-03-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Royal Irish Fusiliers Eagle

Here is a post from 2023
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94111

Tim
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-03-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Royal Irish Fusiliers and actual usage long a...

Royal Irish Fusiliers and actual usage long a mystery. Many reproductions / fakes around.
Try a search on RIF eagle.

Tim
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