Military Badges Cox

[wfrad]

Question about Trade and Proficiency badges Cox.
In Cox’s Military Badges it says ‘The most notable addition was the Anzac arm badge in gilding metal at 6 which was worn from 1919 by the veterans of Gallipoli.’ isn’t the badge shown at 6 an example of the ‘A’ trade badge?
No dates given for this variation anyone know anything about it?

[leigh kitchen]

I'm probably way out, but wasn't the ANZAC "A" simply a small brass letter worn on a cloth patch?

[wfrad]

As far as I know, Yes, not that I know much and ignorance can be bliss.
I’m wondering if this was just a simple misprint, or if there was an actual version produced with a wreath.
Also, wasn’t ‘A’ trade badge in this form issued after WWI?

[fairlie63]

The A for ANZAC service was simply a capital letter A in a number of materials, predominantly brass. Cox is mistaken in this case.

[grumpy]

Yes, the badge shown is an example of the highest trade badge used in and after WW II. Both cursive and block letters were used, in the usual materials. The letters ran A down to D at one stage. Essentially these groups of trades were the odds and sods outwith the pre-existing trade range of wheeler, armourer, fitter, saddlemaker etc etc.

[wfrad]

Just wanted someone else to confirm it.
Thanks to all.

[Lancer 17]

Hello

I have one of the ANZAC A's, this was given to me by one of my fathers work collegues (both of whom served in WW2), The A belonged to his father.

The A is an upright capitol A the right leg is wider than the left leg, both have a small foot. The A is 19.5 mm high and 18.5 mm across the width of the feet. The A is flat topped.

The A was worn on the colour patch on each sleeve during service from 1916.
I also have photographs of an A on the colour patches on a light horse uniform at our RSL museum at Upwey, an outer suburb of Melbourne Australia.

Sorry I cant post photos but if any one wants a photograph send me your email address in a pm.

Regards

Phil.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

I'm probably way out, but wasn't the ANZAC "A" simply a small brass letter worn on a cloth patch?

My only example - 4 ALH and dated 1934. It came to me years ago from the late and greatly missed Dave Allen. Mike
4 ALH.01.jpg

[badgecollector]

Originally Posted by Mike Jackson

My only example - 4 ALH and dated 1934. It came to me years ago from the late and greatly missed Dave Allen. Mike
Attachment 125106

mike
thats a fantastic item. silk colour patch with the brass A.
thanks
bc