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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
17-04-24, 02:35 AM
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Once again,,,,,,,,,, FS Airforce half wing?
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Nichollg
Agreed, definitely RNZAF Flight Steward. This...
Agreed, definitely RNZAF Flight Steward.
This is a slightly earlier version.
Please see my RNZAF collection for further photos
https://militarywings.weebly.com/rnzaf1.html
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
23-07-23, 11:53 AM
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RAF bullion wings
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Nichollg
My humble opinion, I think the 2nd row left...
My humble opinion,
I think the 2nd row left and two miniatures look OK,
70/30 on the bottom row left...I think I would be happy with it in my collection,
and unfortunately, I don't like the rest.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
22-07-23, 08:40 AM
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AG wings
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Nichollg
I agree with David191 comments. It is lots of...
I agree with David191 comments.
It is lots of time and research.
I would add, look at lots and lots of photos, especially of people from the period wearing wings/brevets and note every single...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
17-07-23, 12:03 PM
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RO wing
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Nichollg
I have found a picture in my bank of photos...
I have found a picture in my bank of photos showing a Canadian wearing a RO brevet very similar to the "Canadian" RO and a photo of an AG brevet in similar style to Phill's RO.
Personally, I think...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
13-07-23, 12:37 PM
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RO wing
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Nichollg
RO was an RAF brevet. Initially it was known as...
RO was an RAF brevet.
Initially it was known as Observer (Radio) and issued between 1941 to 1943 (instituted 29 May 1941 by AMO402/41, I believe). The Observer (Radio) name was used to hide the fact...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
12-07-23, 10:13 AM
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RO wing
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Nichollg
Looks to be a reproduction to me, sorry.
Looks to be a reproduction to me, sorry.
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Air Force (RCAF and CAF)
12-07-23, 10:11 AM
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KC Pilot wings for checking
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500
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Nichollg
Sorry I am not a fan of the RAF wings.
Sorry I am not a fan of the RAF wings.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
12-07-23, 10:10 AM
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RAF pilot wings opinions
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Nichollg
Good question...I don't know, but something...
Good question...I don't know, but something doesn't feel quite right.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
17-06-23, 07:45 AM
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Bomb Aimer mess dress wing
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Nichollg
Hi Alex. I would say this brevet is post WW2....
Hi Alex.
I would say this brevet is post WW2. The RAF didn't issue mess (or bullion) brevets during the war (Private purchase made by a tailor may have still been possible though), I therefore...
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Military Book and Media Reviews
29-05-23, 02:58 AM
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Observers and Navigators by WC Jeffrod, RAF Book Review
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Nichollg
I agree with tafh63. I have a copy of this book...
I agree with tafh63. I have a copy of this book and it is extremely in-depth, detailed, well researched and easy to read.
Highly recommended
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Colonial Police and Paramilitary Badges
26-05-23, 11:56 AM
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NZ Prison Service help required.
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Nichollg
Current uniform. Current hat badge has DEPARTMENT...
Current uniform. Current hat badge has DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION on it.
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Colonial Police and Paramilitary Badges
26-05-23, 11:41 AM
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NZ Prison Service help required.
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Nichollg
Good question. Department of Justice was the...
Good question.
Department of Justice was the controlling government department for the Prison Service.
Then Prison Service changed their name to Corrections NZ
Gold was worn as part of the...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
19-05-23, 08:37 AM
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Bomb Aimer mess dress wing
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Nichollg
I reckon 1950s.
I reckon 1950s.
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The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF)
25-03-23, 11:08 AM
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thoughts on this RAAF pilots wings please
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Nichollg
No sorry, they appear to be a reproduction.
No sorry, they appear to be a reproduction.
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New Zealand Badges
26-09-22, 11:03 AM
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ID RNZN Rating?
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Nichollg
Hi, Yes, I understand this to be RNZN MAA. I...
Hi,
Yes, I understand this to be RNZN MAA. I have seen a few badges like this but have yet to see one being worn.
The only photo I have of a RNZN MAA is attached
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Air Force
21-09-22, 11:44 AM
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WWII SAAF grouping
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Nichollg
Great set Alex. Love those AG flying badges ...
Great set Alex.
Love those AG flying badges
Gareth
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
14-08-22, 09:15 AM
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FAA Ratings Pilot wings in gold embroidery
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Nichollg
Hi Mate, Got this information from "The World...
Hi Mate,
Got this information from "The World of Military Wings - The Anglian Collection" Facebook group page.
"The yellow/gold silk woven wing as known to have been worn by some RN FAA CPO...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
30-07-22, 09:32 AM
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Help - Glider Copilot Wing Authentic?
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Nichollg
I think these are Air Training Corp Glider pilot...
I think these are Air Training Corp Glider pilot instructor wings or something like that
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The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF)
15-02-22, 10:55 AM
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RAAF trivia
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Nichollg
Fantastic items, thanks for sharing.
Fantastic items, thanks for sharing.
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
22-12-21, 12:59 PM
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Rating Aircrew Non-Substantive Badges Post July 1944
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Nichollg
here is couple of other photos I have, nothing...
here is couple of other photos I have, nothing very helpful sorry
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
22-12-21, 12:48 PM
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Rating Aircrew Non-Substantive Badges Post July 1944
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959
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Nichollg
Here is a couple of photos from the Smithsonian...
Here is a couple of photos from the Smithsonian website
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
22-12-21, 12:34 PM
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Rating Aircrew Non-Substantive Badges Post July 1944
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959
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Nichollg
Here is an a photo of a Telegraphist Air Gunner...
Here is an a photo of a Telegraphist Air Gunner 2nd Class in my collection.
I do note it is bullion, whereas the AFO only mentions Red and blue versions
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New Zealand Badges
03-12-21, 06:50 AM
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WW2 RNZAF Metal Wings
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1,348
Posted By
Nichollg
Hi Padre, The front appears to be similar to...
Hi Padre,
The front appears to be similar to mine (or wreath appears to be a bit worn). The S certainly looks the same, even has the little flat spot in the lower curve.
Though, yes, the back is...
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New Zealand Badges
27-11-21, 12:44 PM
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WW2 RNZAF Metal Wings
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Nichollg
Hi. Interesting discussion, thought I would offer...
Hi. Interesting discussion, thought I would offer my 2 cents worth
RNZAF Air Signaler (talking RNZAF at home and in the pacific here, not EATS or other 'RNZAF in RAF' serviceman)
The RNZAF did...
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New Zealand Badges
16-11-21, 10:25 AM
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WW2 RNZAF Metal Wings
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1,348
Posted By
Nichollg
I agree with nboardarrowz only RNZAF metal wings...
I agree with nboardarrowz only RNZAF metal wings used during WW2 were Pilot, N, E and AG.
S was a post war issue used during the 1950s and 60s
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