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AMF- meaning?
I'm sure this should be blindingly obvious but right now I'm having a mental block.
In relation to military stock-keeping what does the abbreviation 'AMF' refer to, as in 'Stocks of CB3460 Badge, Collar Mx AA were 1114, and AMF 66.' Thanks in advance, Stephen. |
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ACE being Allied Command Europe https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...62.-2e56MRQ_-0 Andy Last edited by 2747andy; 14-09-15 at 12:58 PM. |
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I agree with Andy. I think AMF is ACE Mobile Force. But what collar device was worn by the AMF? The distinctive badge the Canadian components of the AMF wore were the sleeve patch.
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AMF wore a Union Jack Patch when first formed in the 1960's as well as a Enamel Fob Badge. I wore the UJ at 9 Field Workshops REME (RAOC Section) in 1976 and the Fob Badge only when deployed or on related training.
A later Arm Patch was issued in the 80's British Forces Embellishments An earlier meaning is Army Management Fund |
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Canadian units in Canada that were assigned to AMF wore the enamel badge on their CFs/DEU. I don't recall them wearing the cloth badge on any order of dress, however, I could be mistaken.
Phil
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The examples in my collection came from RCR fellows that wore the cloth patch. IIRC there was some controversy about wearing them. NDHQ? had issues.
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Bill,
What uniform did the RCR members wear the cloth badges on? 1 RCR were part of the SSF. Did they wear the cloth badges on the jump smock? Phil
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Phil, I am not 100% sure, but I believe it was on the jump smock. Again it was a long time ago that I acquired the patches.
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AMF- meaning
Gentlemen,
This has nothing to do with any specific formation or unit. The example I used related to collar dogs for the Middlesex Regt. The term was found in an old Agenda to a meeting of the War Office Dress Committee- so far I've only found three copies of the Agenda in the National Archives, but if anyone knows where more can be found... I think this term was used as a descriptor, as 'AF' is used in catalogues, but what exactly does it stand for? Thanks, Stephen. |
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According to the Dictionary of Military Abbreviations AF stands for: Admiral of the Fleet, Air Force or Army Form.
AMF stands for: Allied Command Europe Mobile Force or Australian Military Forces. Rgds, Thomas. |
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Just wondered what date that came from?
If post WW2, in the quote below, as this relates to Middlesex (Mx) Collar badges, could "AA" - be Anodised Aluminium and we need to think what material "AMF" refers to. 'Stocks of CB3460 Badge, Collar Mx AA were 1114, and AMF 66.' Also, both numbers are 'even' indicating pairs of collars. Though this is all probably miles off. |
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AMF- meaning
Thanks for the suggestions.
The document I referred to was dated 11.01.65. and the Middlesex Regt unit being referred to was the 5th Bn, in the dying days of the old County Regiments. Stephen. |
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