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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 07-09-21, 03:09 PM
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Posted By sketchley kid
I thought that but why go to the shorts and white...

I thought that but why go to the shorts and white gaiters, and why have REME in positions like that at such an important parade?
We, Bays and 9th Lancers did not shorts or gaiters.
Note, 9th...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 07-09-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By sketchley kid
RTR Peak caps?

I recently posted this photo of 2AB Farewell Parade El Quassassin Egypt Sep.1947..,,,some one has pointed out that the 4th & 6th RER pictured have men in front wearing peak caps...As a Bay I had not...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-08-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By sketchley kid
Not mine, friend asking. thanks.

Not mine, friend asking. thanks.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-08-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By sketchley kid
what is this?

What is this?
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 18-08-21, 12:50 PM
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Views: 654
Posted By sketchley kid
Here's mine

Here's mine
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-06-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By sketchley kid
It's certainly not British with that bloody great...

It's certainly not British with that bloody great bow on the back.
takes me back to Catterick 1945 when we were issued our black tank berets,
as the Sgt. said "A neat knot at the back and the ends...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-05-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By sketchley kid
Formation RAC

Good news, the booklet has arrived yesterday,I had under paid £!-50 in stamps as I am unable to get out..but receiver collected it yesterday.....hopefully I'll get it scanned on return into a...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-04-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By sketchley kid
QDG officer collars

bess 55, PM sent..re Firmin badges
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-04-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By sketchley kid
It's not the 'tech' side of the scanning the...

It's not the 'tech' side of the scanning the problem but I had an accident last August and I'm not so quick as I was and it would take me ages .'''but we'll come up with something when I've sent it...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-04-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By sketchley kid
Bronzed metal? and Cost?

Bronzed metal? and Cost?
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-04-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By sketchley kid
QDG Officers collar badges.

Does any one have QDG officers collar badge with the two pins and circular clips instead of lugs as pictured?
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-04-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By sketchley kid
Formation RAC.

Unfortunately I'm unable to do the scanning ( I am 93 next week) but I'm sending my copy to Dick ASAP to copy and return. I believe the Author has passed away I think I have one of the first...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 18-04-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By sketchley kid
Defo my copy, I put the old RAC badge on the front

Defo my copy, I put the old RAC badge on the front
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 18-04-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By sketchley kid
RAC Formation,,,

Yes I've got one amid my files.,the one pictured is mine, I added my name, Brian Simpson and my Bays mate Tom Jones. I am on Face book as Brin Symonds.
Forum: General Topics. 22-03-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By sketchley kid
Received the badge to day...very small, a...

Received the badge to day...very small, a fraction over 2CM from crown to bottom star point and just under 2CM E / W.......you can just see on reverse where the remains of a thin wire (i am informed...
Forum: General Topics. 18-03-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By sketchley kid
Badge puzzle.

Ideas on VC badge please? Possibly same as the other badge but this has had the loop? cut off and replaced with two lugs 'E & W'?
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-08-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By sketchley kid
3DG...We wore the Tank Arm Badge with the RAC Cap...

3DG...We wore the Tank Arm Badge with the RAC Cap badge in the 57th (Heavy) Training Regt. Waitwith Lines, Catterick in 1945...(Also wore it for two Weeks in 1951 (2nd RTR) recall for refresher...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 18-08-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By sketchley kid
My Bits

I wore all of these....but not at the same time?
Forum: General Topics. 12-08-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By sketchley kid
Does anyone actually have one of these they could...

Does anyone actually have one of these they could show pictures of?
Forum: General Topics. 10-08-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By sketchley kid
I'm not disputing your remarks just saying it is...

I'm not disputing your remarks just saying it is not cast.
Forum: General Topics. 10-08-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By sketchley kid
Defo not cast..Die stamped.

Defo not cast..Die stamped.
Forum: General Topics. 09-08-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By sketchley kid
Manchesters...Try again...

Manchesters...Try again...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 07-08-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 522
Posted By sketchley kid
My Italian Friends have come up with this...looks...

My Italian Friends have come up with this...looks likely
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 07-08-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 522
Posted By sketchley kid
I am honoury Member of 5th Genova Dragoons, I am...

I am honoury Member of 5th Genova Dragoons, I am helping on their FB, I did not see lettering thanks.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 07-08-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 522
Posted By sketchley kid
Italian Badge

Any info on this please, dug up in vineyard in Italy.
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