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Forum: General Topics. 06-10-16, 08:19 PM

Replies: 0 field marshal insignia Views: 506 Posted By gaetano field marshal insignia Does anyone in the forum know when crossed batons & wreath of oak leaves were introduced as rank insignia in British Army? Thanks in advance

Forum: General Topics. 18-08-14, 04:05 PM

Replies: 7 what does NSN mean? Views: 1,804 Posted By gaetano what does NSN mean? I'm again. Something like National Stock Number? Are they the same thing? Tks

Forum: General Topics. 18-08-14, 04:01 PM

Replies: 7 what does NSN mean? Views: 1,804 Posted By gaetano what does NSN mean? Thank you very much to all. Is it valid also for British Army, or they have their own. Thanks

Forum: General Topics. 16-08-14, 04:16 PM

Replies: 7 what does NSN mean? Views: 1,804 Posted By gaetano what does NSN mean? I came across, somewhere in your Forum, the above acronym which I was unable to understand. Is it a type of punishment for a Regulation breaking? Can anyone help me? Thanks a lot

Forum: General Topics. 16-05-12, 02:10 PM

Replies: 0 Cord boss badges Views: 863 Posted By gaetano Cord boss badges Hello, I recently came across cord bosses, as military badges. Can anyone in the forum tell me if they are still currently worn in the British Army as Cap device or else? Thanks and cheers

Forum: General Topics. 07-05-12, 06:00 PM

Replies: 11 Temporary rank insignia in the British Army Views: 4,259 Posted By gaetano Temporary rank insignia in the B.A. Thank you all, Gentlemen All very intereresting answers!!! My fault confusing "Temporary" and "Acting" definitions. Sorry. As a matter of fact, "Jock" Sinclair appeared at first with Lt.Col. rank...

Forum: General Topics. 06-05-12, 02:33 PM

Replies: 11 Temporary rank insignia in the British Army Views: 4,259 Posted By gaetano Thank you, Marc. My question was prompted by an... Thank you, Marc. My question was prompted by an old British movie I recently saw "Tunes of Glory", starring Alec Guinness and John Mills. At the beginning, Guinness is an acting colonel, commanding a...

Forum: General Topics. 04-05-12, 04:04 PM

Replies: 11 Temporary rank insignia in the British Army Views: 4,259 Posted By gaetano Temporary rank insignia in the British Army Hello, I'd like to know whether Officers appointed to a Temporary rank wear some special insignia of that rank, or just the normal one corresponding to the substantive new appointment. Do they...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 25-04-12, 04:48 PM

Replies: 2 King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery Views: 1,172 Posted By gaetano King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery Thank you 54Bty. Your answer was quite exhaustive. You're right. It was my fault to define the badge the way I did. I wanted to refer to the Royal Cypher,etc as you correctly indicated. I apologize....

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 24-04-12, 05:34 PM

Replies: 2 King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery Views: 1,172 Posted By gaetano King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery Hello, I'm a newcomer. Can anyone explain why Officers of the KT RHA often wear RHA cap badge instead of the specific badge of the Regiment (Royal Cyphers in laurel wreaths)? Thanks a lot.

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