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231st Independent Infantry Brigade Group
Hi there
I have noticed there are several variations of 231st Formation sign. Are these attributed to the various title and order of battle changes? The shield shape (recently won) theatre made Malta or Italy?. Square point down shield (from the internet). Square shaped IWM INS 6152 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072097 cheers Phill Last edited by Phill Lockett; 05-06-17 at 01:16 AM. |
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I've always liked the 231st sign -- here are mine: one very 'regular' and the other more 'homemade'.
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Given that 231 Inf Bde served in Malta, Sicily, North Africa and Italy (and eventually in NW Europe) there was ample scope for signs to be locally procured - there are myriad detailed variations. I believe that the embroidered felt and printed square format sign is that of the post-WW2 Malta Garrison. Mike
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231 Inf Bde
Here is the sign being worn on the right arm only (?) by the Bde Comd, Brig Roy Urquhart late HLI. Image taken in Sicily c Aug 43.
231 Inf Bde _ Brig Roy Urquhart late HLI_Sicily.jpg |
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Thanks Mike
With the different title changes would or could that refer to the shape of the design used?(Howard Cole Formation badges). Malta Infantry Brigade. Southern Infantry Brigade. 1st Malta Infantry Brigade. 231st Infantry Brigade. 231st Independent Infantry Brigade. Thanks also to lettman for showing more examples. Phill |
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Potentially you could provide a different label for each variant. The ideal collector's item!
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I believe that this was the HQ sign - units wore the Maltese Cross on a red square. Mike
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Here are a couple from my collection - the faded red felt seems to be typical of many of these signs. Mike
231 Inf Bde.01.jpg |
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OK, I see the distinction. But it all boils down to a very interesting sign with lots of variations.
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