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Old 08-01-18, 05:15 PM
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The MGC Motors badge, crossed MG's with WM MMG below, was this an official badge, or was it locally made?
Also, was there an Officers version please.
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Old 08-01-18, 07:08 PM
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It was an official badge and there was an OSD version
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Old 08-01-18, 07:17 PM
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MMG were factory made and issued.

The RND MGC were locally made using RND s/ts an MGC cap badges.
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Old 08-01-18, 07:21 PM
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Hello
The MGC Motors badge, crossed MG's with WM MMG below, was this an official badge, or was it locally made?
Also, was there an Officers version please.
Thank you in advance

3dg
3dg, I've often wondered about the MMG badges as well. The Motor Machine Gun Service was formed in November 1914 and on the formation of the Machine Gun Corps in October 1915 the MMGS was absorbed into the MGC becoming MGC (Motors). I have heard the MMG badges were worn only up until the MGC was formed but I can't recall ever having seen any images of them actually being worn by members of the MMGS. If they had been worn after the MGC was formed there would surely be more photographic evidence.
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Old 08-01-18, 08:37 PM
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Some great responses, thank you all.
So official and factory made.
I too, like hoot, have never seen a photo of them being worn? Does anyone have one please?
Thank you again

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Old 08-01-18, 09:06 PM
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And then I find this, complete with Motor Machine Gun cloth title!
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Old 08-01-18, 09:44 PM
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And then I find this, complete with Motor Machine Gun cloth title!
Amazing, I am now on the way to the foot of our stairs!!.. That cloth title puts the photo pre-MGC in my opinion.
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Old 09-01-18, 12:54 PM
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And then I find this, complete with Motor Machine Gun cloth title!

Great portrait. Thanks for posting it.
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What is the title on the shoulder strap?

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Old 09-01-18, 11:09 PM
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Brass MGC with M below maybe?
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The badges are certainly out there to be found, but, so many completely spurious ones amongst them, it pays to be cautious and take some time examining them, before parting with any monies, good luck.


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Some great responses, thank you all.
So official and factory made.
I too, like hoot, have never seen a photo of them being worn? Does anyone have one please?
Thank you again

3dg
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Old 22-02-18, 02:05 PM
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It is certainly something I have pondered down the years too, I would be of the opinion that MMG badges date from mid 1915, I have encountered good original badges with the MMG deliberately removed.
Whilst there are photographs of the badges and handsome titles being worn, they tend to be undated, which certainly does not help matters.
I also think the founder members were actually drawn from the RA.


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3dg, I've often wondered about the MMG badges as well. The Motor Machine Gun Service was formed in November 1914 and on the formation of the Machine Gun Corps in October 1915 the MMGS was absorbed into the MGC becoming MGC (Motors). I have heard the MMG badges were worn only up until the MGC was formed but I can't recall ever having seen any images of them actually being worn by members of the MMGS. If they had been worn after the MGC was formed there would surely be more photographic evidence.
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