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Hi Dean
I'm just getting round to reading your answer. I'll try to get a much more skilled colleague to help me put pictures of the two badges side by side and then you'll see what I mean. The "giveaway" is that open work area you can see in the centre AND the placing of the badge on the uniform. |
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After a extended absence from the forum I've just stumbled upon this topic and thought I'd give it a another airing.
On 14 Jul 15 Spr Page was wounded (spinal injury) on Gallipoli, and eventually evacuated to England. Spr Page embarked from England on 7 Nov 15, arriving in Australia on 21 Dec 15, Spr Page returned to duty on 16 Mar 16 and re-embarked again for England on 7 Oct 16. The four inverted cheverons and grenade badge, worn on the lower right arm, signify a Company Quartermaster Sergeant of Engineers. According to Spr Page's service record his promotions and reductions read as follows - Sapper - 31 Aug 14 Acting Corporal (Voyage Only) - c.7 Oct 16 Lance Corporal - 5 Jan 17 2nd Corporal - 3 Sep 18 Temporary Corporal - 27 Jan 19 Canteen Sergeant - c.19 Jun 19 Discharged - 19 Oct 19 The only thing I can think of as to why he is wearing the rank of a CQMS is that the appointment as 'Canteen Sergeant' equates itself to a CQMS. Dean, you say the card states his rank as Sgt of Corporals, are you sure it doesn't read 'Second Corporal'? Finally, there was a very interesting story on 60 Minutes (25 Apr 2015) in which it was stated the 1st Field Company Engineers accompanied the covering force (the first wave) at the landing at Anzac, so Howard Page may well have been amongst the first to land, if you get a chance watch it. Dan |
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The issue collar badge was the small oxidised copper rising sun. It was the practice, particularly amongst the earlier contingents for individuals to wear the CMF collar badges of the same corps with which they were serving - it is pretty common for instance to see Aust Field Artillery, Aust Engineers and AAMC collars worn, plus the artillery sergeants' sleeve gun was worn as a cap badge. I think a recent photo on ebay was of an AASC bloke with corps collars. There were a number of orders issued by HQ AIF, and other formation headquarters attempting to stop the practice but like the corps numerals on the shoulder straps it no doubt persisted throughout the war. |
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Australian Returned Soldier's Association
Hi all
Having finally worked out how to upload photos, here is a picture of the New South Wales Returned Soldier's Association badge that is being worn by the Australian Engineer. For a "personalised" version you can see that one has been engraved "S. SUTTON". This would possibly be Sidney SUTTON from New South Wales. Also see the uncommon silver Western Australia RSA badge. There is a spare one of these available for a really good trade. PM me if interested! |
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see photo. |
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Many thanks, some excellent badges again.
Thanks also Jacker for the correcting info Cheers, Tim Quote:
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Hi all
Just a thought, but the RASB badge is solid whereas the NSW RSA badge is voided as per my scans although they are similar in size and shape. Maybe a better quality pic would solve this question? |
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To my eyes, both pics seem to indicate voids in the badges, so I'd also go with RSA
Cheers, Tim |
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