Help needed please?

[Choochoosue]

I've got two cloth badges, found when I was decluttering, and I'm keen to find out A) what they represent, B) if they are sellable (e.g. on eBay) and if so, C) what do you think they might be worth (if anything!) New to this site so not sure how to post the photos I've taken - so bear with me.

[Bill A]

Hi Choochoosue, welcome to the Forum. Your post is active and open for replies.

[davidwyke]

Hi

Welcome to the Forum.

First badge is an RAF arm eagle, probably printed WW2 pattern.

Second badge is a formation sign, from memory it's 19th Indian Division. No doubt someone will confirm that, or otherwise.

David

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by davidwyke

Hi

Welcome to the Forum.

First badge is an RAF arm eagle, probably printed WW2 pattern.

Second badge is a formation sign, from memory it's 19th Indian Division. No doubt someone will confirm that, or otherwise.

David

Correct 19th Indian Division - the "Dagger Division" - very famous in Burma and a very nice authentic example. Image shows the GOC, Maj Gen Pete Rees at the wheel of his Jeep, driving Mountbatten around. Mike
Jeep.11.HQ 19 Indian Div.jpg

[Choochoosue]

Aha! Thought it might be, but was confused by style of bird and lack of crown-type stuff! Might well have belonged to my Dad at that rate. Thanks for info.

[Choochoosue]

Indian Division? Now how on earth did this come to be in my Granny's possession! Tho' she was a VAD at Ladysmith Barracks, Ashton-u-Lyne for most of WW2, so maybe a patient? More questions than answers here - and no-one left to ask!