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Originally Posted by Guzzman
This is an unofficial badge associated with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1943 Naval Artificer Apprentices serving with the Fleet Air Arm were found to be wearing the letters 'F.A.A.' in gold on their left cuff. This carried on the tradition of the 'RNAS' badge which was also worn on the left cuff. However, these badges were worn without the permission of the Admiralty and ratings wearing unauthorised badges faced disciplinary action. No action was taken during the war but the Admiralty eventually put a stop to the practice in 1948.
A number of unauthorised sleeve badges were commercially produced during the Second World War, including Royal Naval Patrol Service badges bearing the letters 'RNP' and 'RNPS'. Again no action was taken over the wearing of unauthorised badges until 1948.
It should be remembered that some sleeve badges consisting of letters were authorised and officially issued during the war - these included those for the RNVR, RNR, RNVWR and SBR.
Pete
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