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Forum: General Topics. 13-07-17, 09:43 AM

Replies: 20 Tartan Reference Guide Views: 5,213 Posted By Ocad Would you be able to ID the tartan on this Tam... Would you be able to ID the tartan on this Tam O'Shanter? It was used on Op Fingal around 2003.

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 14-03-17, 06:05 AM

Replies: 2 Royal Flying Corps Officer's badge Views: 1,097 Posted By Ocad Thanks Thomas. I was curious as the left and... Thanks Thomas. I was curious as the left and right top edges of the F seem to touch the wreath at the top and others I have seen don't.

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 11-03-17, 06:13 PM

Replies: 2 Royal Flying Corps Officer's badge Views: 1,097 Posted By Ocad Royal Flying Corps Officer's badge Hi everyone. I just picked up this badge and was wondering what your thoughts are on it. From comparing other examples, it looks ok to me... or am I mistaken? Oli

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-09-15, 12:11 PM

Replies: 2 Unidentified tartan on tam o shanter Views: 1,027 Posted By Ocad Thanks Paul. It's a puzzle indeed. It came in a... Thanks Paul. It's a puzzle indeed. It came in a group of RAChD items and was said to have been used in Afganhistan. It was not unheard of for Chaplains to wear a Tos or beret of their unit with their...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-09-15, 05:25 AM

Replies: 2 Unidentified tartan on tam o shanter Views: 1,027 Posted By Ocad Unidentified tartan on tam o shanter Hello, I was hoping someone could help me to identify this tartan flash. I have been looking and it doesn't seem to fit any Scottish regiments I have seen, although it is more similar to the Black...

Forum: Other Militaria 28-02-15, 06:18 PM

Replies: 6 flashed helmet, help Views: 1,613 Posted By Ocad Its a long shot but is the left section blue? It... Its a long shot but is the left section blue? It could be some kind of Artillery flash, or AA battery flash, with the white stripe signifying a roman numeral.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-11-14, 12:50 PM

Replies: 25 Norfolk Yeomanry ? Views: 3,368 Posted By Ocad I am trying to figure out this cap and button... I am trying to figure out this cap and button configuration. It seems doubtful that an Officer of the Indian unattached list was assigned to the Norfolk Yeomanry, however it seem more plausible...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-11-14, 09:51 PM

Replies: 5 Mercian Regiment Beret Views: 1,031 Posted By Ocad Also looks like a poppy to me. Worn around... Also looks like a poppy to me. Worn around Remembrance time...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-11-14, 08:18 PM

Replies: 25 Norfolk Yeomanry ? Views: 3,368 Posted By Ocad Thanks Andy and Roger. That is confusing then.... Thanks Andy and Roger. That is confusing then. This cap definately has the scalloped rim and KC button. Could it have been either: Another Yeomanry used the same cap badge? An Indian Regiment...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-11-14, 03:59 PM

Replies: 25 Norfolk Yeomanry ? Views: 3,368 Posted By Ocad Very interesting indeed Garry. It would appear... Very interesting indeed Garry. It would appear that the soldiers are wearing the blue uniform, which may point to the cap as being correct. I would also disagree with R/N, although the side buttons...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-11-14, 01:07 PM

Replies: 25 Norfolk Yeomanry ? Views: 3,368 Posted By Ocad Just to throw something else into the mix, I... Just to throw something else into the mix, I recently saw a near identical cap to this without the white cover. The cap was typical of an Infantry of the Line Forage cap, with red piping around the...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 14-08-14, 02:51 PM

Replies: 17 The mystery of crown jewels ? Views: 3,940 Posted By Ocad Very interesting thread. I have an ERA 4th class... Very interesting thread. I have an ERA 4th class WW1 cap badge with a red jewel, aswell as two Officer's cap badges, one with a red jewel and the other with a blue jewel, which I consider to be WW1...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 01-08-14, 11:25 AM

Replies: 9 Identify this RAF insignia Views: 3,127 Posted By Ocad Thanks everyone for your thoughts and thanks Phil... Thanks everyone for your thoughts and thanks Phil for clearing this up and for the url, very interesting reading. An original badge must be quite an addition to the collection.

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 31-07-14, 10:36 AM

Replies: 9 Identify this RAF insignia Views: 3,127 Posted By Ocad Identify this RAF insignia Excuse my ignorance on what is perhaps an easy question and a common badge, but what exactly is this? http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/britainraf/insignia/lewisrafeaglecrowngold.shtml It is not an...

Forum: Air Force 22-07-14, 07:56 AM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad That make sense Steven, that the non-voided... That make sense Steven, that the non-voided badges possibly being an economy measure. The example I posted is from a British made Officer's cap which would support this theory.

Forum: Air Force 21-07-14, 05:57 PM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad Interesting, how come some crowns are void and... Interesting, how come some crowns are void and others not? Was that due to the makers preference? Here is a close up of the aforementioned badge. It comes from an O/Rs hat. Olivier

Forum: Air Force 21-07-14, 12:51 PM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad Just to compared, here is a WW2 Officer's... Just to compared, here is a WW2 Officer's blackened bronze officer's badge.

Forum: Air Force 20-07-14, 08:54 PM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad Fantastic find, thanks Brian. Perhaps the cap... Fantastic find, thanks Brian. Perhaps the cap belonged to a ground crew member who wanted to stand out from other branches at the same post or perhaps the owner wanted some extra flare, whatever it...

Forum: Air Force 15-07-14, 09:11 AM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad Very interesting discussion indeed. The badge is... Very interesting discussion indeed. The badge is on what I would consider to be an Other Ranks side cap, due to its inferior quality and General List buttons, but I cannot confirm that yet. I have...

Forum: Air Force 14-07-14, 09:42 AM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad Hi Steven, Thanks for your thoughts and... Hi Steven, Thanks for your thoughts and sorry I should have mentioned it is on a WW2 era badge. I have only seen this on the collar of a full dress jacket. This is the only photo I have at the...

Forum: Air Force 13-07-14, 05:17 PM

Replies: 20 SAAF cap badge backing Views: 5,150 Posted By Ocad SAAF cap badge backing Hi everyone, Could someone help me to understand the significance of a blue backing panel worn behind the SAAF cap badge? Does the imply WAAF? or Other Rank? or Service only in the Union? Any...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-07-14, 08:57 PM

Replies: 5 British helmet flash Views: 1,498 Posted By Ocad Could it be a Canadian Armoured regiment? 5th... Could it be a Canadian Armoured regiment? 5th Armoured Regiment is green and white. What is the helmet lining like and shell stamp? Olivier

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 05-06-14, 07:16 AM

Replies: 6 Royal Naval Service Records Views: 1,370 Posted By Ocad An online option you could try is the London... An online option you could try is the London Gazette search. If you know his names, and or intials then something should turn up. I have a direct link to the LG on my homepage,...

Forum: Other Militaria 28-05-14, 09:10 PM

Replies: 8 regimental number, help needed Views: 1,628 Posted By Ocad From what I have found there is a record of a... From what I have found there is a record of a Capt Barke from 1920, for the North Staff. Regiment, 5th Battalion. Although not with this serial number. The serial number is for a 2nd Lt Fulton...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-05-14, 03:11 PM

Replies: 4 green diamond on british helmet, help Views: 2,418 Posted By Ocad The green could also signify the Worcestershire... The green could also signify the Worcestershire Regiment.

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