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Guzzman
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General Topics.
24-04-24, 04:02 PM
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RBJ Militaria
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RBJ Militaria
Only heard the news today, having been in hospital myself following a stroke. BJ and I had been friends for over 30 years. We first actually met when he fitted an extra locker into my cabin for me!...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
21-10-23, 12:07 PM
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RN Nurses Training College ???
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Guzzman
I've never heard of a separate Nautical Training...
I've never heard of a separate Nautical Training Corps for boys but that doesn't mean there wasn't one. The only one I've ever heard of is the Girls Nautical Training Corps. My son has been a Sea...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
21-10-23, 08:32 AM
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RN Nurses Training College ???
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Guzzman
Just checked the dates. The Girls Nautical...
Just checked the dates.
The Girls Nautical Training Corps (GNTC) was founded in 1942 and was open to girls aged 14 and above.
The GNTC became affiliated to the Sea Cadet Corp (SCC) in 1963. On...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
21-10-23, 08:18 AM
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RN Nurses Training College ???
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Guzzman
This is a Medics badge for a youth organisation...
This is a Medics badge for a youth organisation called the Girls Nautical Training Corps. At one time girls were not allowed to join the Sea Cadet Corps so they had their own, girls only,...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
31-08-23, 03:26 PM
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Unknown British Naval Officers Cap Badge
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Guzzman
Unknown Naval Officers Cap Badge
I can confirm that it is a cap badge for the Nigerian Marine. I have written about the Nigerian Marine on here before and a brief history can be found at: -
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Navy
03-05-23, 07:51 AM
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RNVR(SA) Postcard
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Guzzman
RNVR(SA) Postcard
Hi Alex! I hope you're keeping well.
Yes, there is a crown and anchor between RNVR and SOUTH AFRICA. Even with the aid of a large magnifier it is difficult to make out what is visible on some of...
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Navy
02-05-23, 06:12 PM
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RNVR(SA) Postcard
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Guzzman
RNVR(SA) Postcard
I have today purchased the postcard shown below. It is apparently of personnel of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (South African Division). The seller also told me that it dated from 1915. I have...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
01-04-23, 07:10 PM
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New badges
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Guzzman
New Badges
Well, I'm really confused now! Here's a link :-
I've now seen an announcement issued yesterday that King's Crown badges are to be adopted and first worn at the coronation! This overturns...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
01-04-23, 06:56 PM
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New badges
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Guzzman
New Badges
This is the cypher adopted by King Charles III. This is the cypher that the press release referred to and which will be worn as a badge by personnel at the Coronation.
Pete
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
01-04-23, 06:32 PM
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New badges
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Guzzman
New Badges
These are not the new King's Crown navy badges - just an example of poor promo from the MoD. What the release is actually referring to is a CIIIR cypher badge that is to be worn by personnel at the...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
21-02-23, 09:42 AM
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RND PO badge
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440
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Guzzman
RND PO Badge
Just wanted to point out that this is actually an RND CPO badge. This style of badge wasn't adopted by PO's until after WWI when CPOs adopted the design of badge (with a wreath) that they still wear...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
29-01-23, 01:04 PM
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New Commando Titles
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Guzzman
New Commando Titles
The 'USMC Commando' titles were supposedly worn by US Marines attached to/serving with the Royal Marines. They are apparently completely bogus (according to RM Senior NCOs).
Pete
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
16-01-23, 03:37 PM
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Unknown naval shoulder strap
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Guzzman
Unknown naval shoulder strap
Hi Alex
There's some info on Marconi Radio Operators during the First World War here:
www.marconiheritage.org/fww.html.
No information on uniforms or insignia I'm afraid.
Pete
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
26-11-22, 01:33 PM
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Last two for ideas!
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Guzzman
Last two ideas!
Here are the images I promised. All the badges shown are from my own collection.
The first image is of the pair of badges which were wrongly described as 'Admiralty Senior Messengers'. As I said...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
26-11-22, 01:03 PM
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Last two for ideas!
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Guzzman
Last two for ideas!
Hello all,
The anchor badge shown was worn by civilian staff working at the Admiralty as messengers, doormen, etc. They were actually collar badges and were unofficially worn as cap badges. These...
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Headdress
27-09-22, 03:48 PM
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HMS WARSPITE HAT
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Guzzman
HMS Warspite Hat
I have my doubts about this tally being genuine. It just doesn't look right and the material it is made from seems very thin. There is also the problem of the missing dot after the name.
During...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
26-09-22, 08:07 AM
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HMS HOOD RIBBON FOR REVIEW
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Guzzman
HMS Hood ribbon for review
Agreed. It looks fine to me too.
Pete
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Headdress
25-09-22, 04:33 PM
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WWI ROYAL NAVY HAT
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Guzzman
WW1 Royal Navy Hat
And during WW1 what subsequently became the PO's cap badge was worn by CPO's only. PO's only started wearing this as their cap badge in the early-1920s - forget the exact date at the moment. This...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
22-09-22, 09:32 AM
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HMS Amethyst during the Yangtze incident
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Guzzman
HMS Amethyst during the Yangtze Incident
My late-father also served in the London during the Yangtze incident. He was just a young Midshipman then.
During her attempt to reach the Amethyst the London received far more damage and many...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
12-08-22, 09:53 PM
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Kings crown Officers gilt button with lines
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Guzzman
Kings crown Officers gilt button with lines
Hi Barry
That's the same backing as found on the fashion buttons here.
As you say having the lined background is probably a way of getting around the laws relating to official insignia.
Pete
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
12-08-22, 05:56 AM
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Kings crown Officers gilt button with lines
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Guzzman
Kings crown Officers gilt button with lines
Morning Barry
A LOT of these Kings crown/lined buttons turn up in the UK. They are generally dismissed as being fashion items. Can you show an image of the back please? Thanks.
Pete
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
27-07-22, 07:44 AM
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Black Submariners Caps
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2,157
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Guzzman
Black Submariners Caps
Hi everyone.
Thanks very much for your comments, especially Tony (Sailorbear). I see the introduction of these totally unecessary items of kit is being conducted in the usual shambolic way! But...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
15-07-22, 01:52 PM
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Cap Tally
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576
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Guzzman
Cap Tally
I was recenly sent a picture by a friend which showed Armed Forces personnel who had been working at the recent Wimbledon tennis championships. The one that caught my eye was a Sikh naval rating...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
11-07-22, 08:14 AM
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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
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Guzzman
British Indian Ocean Territory
These days members of the Royal Military Police (RMP) and the RAF Police can also opt to serve in BIOT alongside their colleagues from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
I attach a selection of...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
29-06-22, 07:55 AM
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Old Naval badge found detecting
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1,661
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Guzzman
Old Naval badge found detecting
Hi Nozzer
You are correct! I forgot that the badge was re-introduced for wear in 1939 by Class III ratings. But the information I gave was also correct.
Pete
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