Radio Operator Badge

[Drummajor]

Hello All,
Can anyone describe to me what an Australian Radio Operators Badge looks like? And any history, dates etc.

Thanks,
Phil.

[badgecollector]

hi phil
are you talking about this? heres an example
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL30359/
generally a trade badge similar designs worn by all 3 services I believe
http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/whatis...whatisitsm.jpg
bc

[Drummajor]

Yes BC, I'm on the track of a pair, but they are only wings and a lightning bolt, no laurel wreath. They look bronze to me.

Phil.

[badgecollector]

hi phil
these trade badges come in different grades I would say.
here is a page from digger history. not the most reliable site but gives some good basic info
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-badges/metal.htm

[fairlie63]

Hi Phil,

The wings and lightning bolt are for a Wireless Operator Class III of Australian Corps of Signals and they were introduced in 1925 in oxidised copper.

They were a proficiency badge and only one was worn, above the left cuff. They had to be qualified for each year to continue to be worn.

1st Class had a half-wreath and crown, 2nd Class had a half-wreath.

Qualified non- Aust Corps of Signals wireless operators wore the crossed flags with a five-pointed star above.

Keith

[Drummajor]

Thanks BC, and thanks Keith, great info, looks like I might have a spare.

Phil.

[Lancer 17]

G'day Phil

Its getting late and Im off to bed, however I have info from the sigs museum that l will email to you tomorrow,

Cheers

Phil.

[Drummajor]

Ok Phil,thanks.

Phil.