RAF Physical Training Instructor - Help Needed - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Shiny · #1 17-01-17, 01:06 PM

Hi All,

I'm trying to find out what badge (if any) an RAF PTI from the early 1950's would have worn, did they have a trade badge or any sort of distinctive marking?

Thanks a lot,

Michael

Alan O · #2 17-01-17, 01:46 PM

A brass arm badge made up of a circle of 3 arms holding gym clubs on lugs. PTI to the centre.

Postwarden · #3 17-01-17, 02:28 PM

The photo is dated 1941 but it shows the brass badge worn.

There is also a cloth version as attached

Jon

Shiny · #4 17-01-17, 03:48 PM

Thanks a lot everyone, my grandfather was one so that's another badge to add to the search list then.

Michael

wasaraftype · #5 17-01-17, 04:10 PM

Hi Michael,

Here is another RAF PTI patch that was worn. I believe this (later) version may have been worn up to 1953. There is also a QC version with the same coloured background that was issued afterwards.

Regards

blueboy684 · #6 17-01-17, 07:22 PM

In 1972 the backing was changed from the blue/grey to a navy blue felt.

charlie962 · #7 17-01-17, 07:49 PM

Sqdn Ldr Hering's Customs and Traditions of the RAF gives this:
badge RAF PTI.JPG

Charlie

Postwarden · #8 18-01-17, 10:56 AM

Excuse the sloppy presentation but herewith several variations on the post 1949 badge.

Jon

Shiny · #9 18-01-17, 12:09 PM

Thanks a lot everyone, looks like I will have to look at his record to check his service dates before I get one.

I'm fairly sure he was in between 1947 and about 1956 but I only really want one to display with an RAF cap badge really.

Michael