what is a RAF rescue volunteer sealed pattern

[badgecollector]

hi guys
just picked this up today.
can anyone shed any light on it?
its for sale or trade if anyones interested
cheers
bc

[Staffsyeoman]

Mountain rescue teams? Earlier than the coiled rope version?

This source

http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/foru...&view=previous

says pre-1959; but that doesn't square with a 1970 sealed pattern.

[badgecollector]

Originally Posted by Staffsyeoman

Mountain rescue teams? Earlier than the coiled rope version?

This source

http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/foru...&view=previous

says pre-1959; but that doesn't square with a 1970 sealed pattern.

thanks for the reply,
yeah the little ive found on them is contradictory.
im still no wiser
bc

[tynesideirish]

I'll take it off your hands, what are you after?

It's a badge worn by Volunteers who are not part of the MR teams but who are willing to give a hand if needed.

[SAS1]

'Pre-1959' will refer to the date it was originally authorised/sealed. The latter date is a revised date for its pattern, IE that it is still as per the sealed pattern on that date (1970)