Identity Tag?
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Hi Gents,
A bit of a mystery I hope someone can solve. This small metal tag is marked "H A Wiffin" and below the name "W/18939". No markings on the reverse. Thanks Kevin |
W was used as a number prefix by members of the ATS and later the WRAC so almost certainly a tag belonging to a Female soldier.
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A quick and interesting reply, part of the mystery solved. Thankyou Kevin |
Looks like an early I.D bracelet , later ones were better made and quite a few were silver.
Found a thread on another site titled: ATS Signals British Liberation Army group As well as I.D discs there is also a sterling silver I.D bracelet with the number W146564 belonging to an ATS telephone switchboard operator who served in Belgium. . |
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That would make sense as I have found out that the ATS were allocated service numbers W/1 to W/500,00 so an early number and bracelet. Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Regards Kevin |
For the length and width shown in the photo and as it appears to be flat, my thoughts would be that it was once attached (riveted?) to a leather or other material purse/handbag or satchel. If it is flat, would it not be rather cumbersome on the wrist as a bracelet? Regards, DJ.
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I cannot find a Birth registration for a female with the surname Wiffin and the initials H.A., so H.A. Wiffin might be her married name.
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Yes it is flat and my thoughts are also turning to it having been attached to a piece of equipment or personal item. I`ve given it a clean and looked at the holes, which are at the extremities, and I`m not sure there would be room for a rivet, something softer perhaps. The plot thickens..................:confused: Thanks for your post and input and stay safe. Kevin |
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Thanks for looking, I had not considered that, I am hoping that someone may turn up something on the number and why it only has 5 numbers. For something so small it has certainly become a challenge. Regards and keep safe. Kevin |
I'm still of the opinion that it is an early "issue" ID bracelet , cheap , basic and functional (like dog tags/ID discs) which would be replaced by a smooth/shaped sterling silver one either as a 'private purchase' or gift from family.
The five digit number (18939) would possibly indicate she enlisted quite early as , by September 1941 , the ATS numbers had reached 65,000. Found a 'lot' from another five digit ATS member: An interesting scrap book compiled by W/26854 Corporal Thelma Doreane Mainwaring . |
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W/1 - W/500,000 Auxiliary Territorial Service - W/25101 joined on 6 November 1939. http://www.researchingww2.co.uk/army...tish-army-ww2/ . |
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Outstanding, the number solved and I hope the name might reveal more about this lady. Again thank you for your time and post. Best wishes Kevin |
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Sorry didn`t see your last post, so the lady may well have enlisted around the outbreak of war in September, it gets better..........:D Thanks again Kevin |
Possible ID bracelet tag that has since been flattened for easier keeping maybe????
What ever, a very cool piece! Terry |
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