Opinions wanted on unknown Cap Badge
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I would be grateful for opinions on this lugged badge which is not in Gaylor’s book and which I cannot find on the internet. I attach a picture with another badge to give an indication of size.
Thanks, Peter |
I should have pointed out that the badge that I am referring to is the one on the right, which looks like the Royal Arms surrounded by laurel leaves.
Thanks, Peter |
What you have is a RAOC Conductors, SSM 1st Class or RA Master Gunner 1st Class (with gun badge above) rank or appointment badge worn on the forearms instead of a unit headdress badge, which explains why you won't be able to find it in Gaylor.
Badge on the left is a WWI economy Dorsetshire Regiment headdress badge, but you knew that already. Rgds, Thomas |
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Marc |
Thank you Marc, made a note in Brian L. Davis' British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two where I got my info from.
Rgds, Thomas |
Thanks Thomas and Marc for your information.
What do you mean by SSM 1st Class Thomas? Thanks, Peter |
Staff serjeant-major 1st class.
Rgds, Thomas |
Thanks for your reply Thomas,
You state that it is either one of two different badges. Is there a way of telling which it is? Thanks, Peter |
This from p. 179 of Badges & Insignia of the British Armed Services by May, Carman & Tanner:
ROYAL ARMS IN WREATH: The new badge of the Royal Arms within a laurel wreath was introduced by Army Order 309 in 1918 for the grade of warrant officer class I which at that time covered conductor, staff-sergeant-major Ist class, schoolmaster Ist class and master-gunner Ist class (with gun). The same appointments continue today except that the schoolmaster has disappeared. Regarding Marc's post about the gun below, Brian L. Davis p. 20-21 states that the gun was worn above c. 1936 and below c. 1941 and 1944. Rgds, Thomas |
Thanks for that information Thomas.
Peter |
As i am now thinking of selling this badge, does anyone have an idea of a guide price for it ?
Thanks, Peter |
Between £5 and £8
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Hi Simon,
Thanks for your reply. I thought that it was one of the rarest rank badges in the British Army, but I was obviously wrong. In fact I think I paid more than that for it when I thought that it was an unusual cap badge. Well, at least I have been put right! Thanks, Peter |
Peter,
Its not rare and unfortunately not very collectible. However thats fortunate for the likes of me who collect these things.:D I have never paid even a tenner for one in many years of collecting badges worn on the arm of all types. I wouldnt want to buy it though as its an entry level badge that I acquired donkeys years ago. regards |
Hi Simon,
Thanks for the information. I shall put a modest price on it. Peter |
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