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Not sure which unit this Lady is with but the star presumably marks her role as a driver?
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The star for Driver wasnt introduced until 1950 and this photo appears to be WW2. Cant say what it is though. regards
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Rob,
The photo shows a Cadet officer of the Mechanised Transport Corps. This extract from my MTC book explains the MTC's cadet officer system. Jon |
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THE RTR Star already mentioned also usually has black detailing so the one in the first post is unlikely to be one of these.
I still want to see some WW1 manufacture drivers badges. There was a winged badged in one of Bosley's recent sales. |
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I was under the impression the winged series of badges ( BC, BG, DM, DR, IC, MC, MT) were WW2 and unofficial. Can you find the catalogue with that one in, as I would love to see it? regards
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I was thinking more of the winged Dispatch Riders Badge which is meant to have a WW1 version.
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I dont include that within the category of Driver though. regards
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Then there was this interesting turn-up, clearly an ASC driver, MT, Great war
http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/fo...pic=229102&hl= |
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Hi Grumpy, can you describe it, I'm not a member of the Great War Forum so I can't see any pictures there.
rob |
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David,
Excellent photo clearly showing the MT in wreath badge worn by a Motor Transport driver of the ASC. I didnt know they were worn so early as that. I have attached my MT badges and I think the centre badge on the first photo maybe of that WW1 vintage. regards
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Certainly looks like it but not the one in Bosleys Catalogue.
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I have a picture (never seen the badge in the flesh) of an unknown drivers badge.
A so far unidentified 'RAOC' Trade Badge Picture was published in the circa 1960 publication 'The Royal Army Ordnance Corps' a book describing the trades available in the RAOC and adverts of Ordnance related goods of the time. Suggestions for the badge include 'Storeman/MHE' or 'MHE OP' Badge is the 5 pointed star driver qualification within a circle. Symbol is of the type painted onto allied vehicles in WWII for D-Day Landings. Any ideas?? Last edited by Mike_2817; 16-06-16 at 09:12 PM. |
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Drivers
More examples of winged wheels
Tim
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Drivers
Examples of driver's stars and two early - possibly WW1 winged wheels.
Tim
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Driving Prize Badges
Examples of driving prize badges - black on scarlet probably Canadian?
Tim
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