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Unidentified WRNS badge
Hi all, had this badge for years ( since the early 80's) but have never known precisely what it is? Its obviously Woman's Royal Naval Service and very much like a Petty Officers cap badge but does anyone know exactly what? I originally thought maybe a beret badge, but all the wrens I ever saw in berets (which up until they ceased to exist as a separate service) was very very few, wore standard metal cap badges in line with male ratings.
Any thoughts? Regards Tony |
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Hi Tony
I have one of these that I was told was a beret badge. I was also told the single rope ring around the anchor indicates a WREN artificer rather than a regular rating and I suppose they may have worn berets in workshops. Need some confirmation to prove that this is true but it seems reasonable. Cheers, Alex |
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Unidentified WRNS badge
I can confirm that my copy of BR 81, RN & RM Uniform Regulations (1984) has this badge listed as the beret badge worn by WRNS Artificer Candidates. When qualified as Artificers they would have worn the badge appropriate to their rate.
Pete |
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Thanks Pete, that's great news.
Cheers, Alex |
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Unidentified WRNS badge
Hi all, thanks for the positive identification.
Regards Tony |
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