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Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-03-24, 12:37 AM
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Posted By nbroadarrowz
The Rating Pilots badges have patterns numbers of...

The Rating Pilots badges have patterns numbers of
Gold - pattern 94. (which are different from the officers' badge)
Red - pattern 94A.
Blue - pattern 94B.

Printed badges were also produced.
...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 20-03-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Jim, New Zealanders who served in the RAF can...

Jim,
New Zealanders who served in the RAF can wear New Zealand shoulder titles.
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 23-02-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The title shown is correct for an officer in the...

The title shown is correct for an officer in the RNZAF or a New Zealander serving in one of the RAF squadrons who was serving overseas or who had returned home from active service.
They have a...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 14-02-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By nbroadarrowz
To me the shoulder rank looks post war. The...

To me the shoulder rank looks post war.
The badge could well be wartime.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 14-02-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 24,769
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items new to my collection. Any...

Another 10 items new to my collection.
Any questions please ask.
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 04-02-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The North Auckland badge is a conversion from a...

The North Auckland badge is a conversion from a regulation badge to sweat heart badge.
The other badge is a jeweller made sweath heart badge.
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 04-02-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The two NZ badges are genuine WW1 period...

The two NZ badges are genuine WW1 period sweetheart badges.

I don't think the NR badge is NZ, maybe South African - Natal Rifles.

Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 03-02-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Any corps or regimental (except WRNZAC) badge...

Any corps or regimental (except WRNZAC) badge could have been worn on the cap.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 02-02-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 24,769
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Ten more items new to my collection. Any...

Ten more items new to my collection.
Any questions please ask.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 01-02-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,817
Posted By nbroadarrowz
These paintings by Henry Lamb show two Trawler...

These paintings by Henry Lamb show two Trawler officers.
The badges they wear look like pattern 350 badges. It is most likely that trawler officers served under a T.124 agreement (and its variants)...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 17-01-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Jon, Your badges as above Crossed guns with...

Jon,
Your badges as above
Crossed guns with star above and star and Q below, if it is a small size for the collar it is a pattern X140B if a large size then X141B.
Gun with star above and A below...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 17-01-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By nbroadarrowz
For those new to pattern numbers. X are woven...

For those new to pattern numbers.
X are woven badges, A badges are red, B badges are blue. Badges with a plain number are gold (not bullion as this term was not used by the RN in relation to...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-01-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another challenge is to get at least one badge...

Another challenge is to get at least one badge from each series across a whole trade.
This is my only such trade where I can do it - Signalman (1934-1948).

Left to right, top.
Pattern X7B -...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-01-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Series 137 badges as worn by Cooks. Left to...

Series 137 badges as worn by Cooks.
Left to Right patterns 137, 137A, X137A, 137B, X137B
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-01-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Series 27 badges as worn by Stoker 2nd Class. ...

Series 27 badges as worn by Stoker 2nd Class.
Left to right patterns 27, 27A, X27A, 27B, X27B
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 15-01-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Hi Jon, Have you figured out this question...

Hi Jon,

Have you figured out this question yet as I can help with descriptions of the X badges you listed?
The petty officers badges are patterns X1a (red) and X1b (blue). The others I need to...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27-12-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 199
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Royal Navy Badges by Pattern Number - pre 1948

Hi All,
I am complying an XL spread sheet of the pattern numbers of RN badges (except WRNS) for the pre 1948 period. This list will also include a description, colour and issue denomination. There...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 12-12-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,430
Posted By nbroadarrowz
My badge is not maker marked. Barry

My badge is not maker marked.
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 09-12-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,430
Posted By nbroadarrowz
HI John, I have one of these badges but as yet...

HI John,
I have one of these badges but as yet no firm identification.
My current thinking is that they are for civilians in the pay/accounts office at Defence HQ, Wellington, circa ww2.
Barry
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 07-12-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,237
Posted By nbroadarrowz
F&S could be FATTORINI & SONS. Barry

F&S could be FATTORINI & SONS.

Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 01-12-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The cap is post war circa 1960s. Badge will be...

The cap is post war circa 1960s.
Badge will be genuine but flash reproduction.
Overall a made up cap.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 26-11-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 24,769
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items new to my collection

Any questions please ask
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 22-11-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By nbroadarrowz
New Zealand Naval Forces Uniforms, Clothing, Badges and Personal Equipment 1921-1948

HI All,
My new book is now available $99.00 plus $80.00 (NZD) postage to the UK/USA.
Pay Pal accepted.
628 pages in two parts.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 08-11-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By nbroadarrowz
I would have to disagree with this. The...

I would have to disagree with this.

The Uniform Regulations for Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers, Men, and Boys of the Fleet, and for Boys in the Training Establishment April 1913 uses terms...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 07-11-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Ratings came in three Classes. Class I ratings...

Ratings came in three Classes.
Class I ratings were CPOs and wore gilt buttons.
Class II ratings were ratings that crewed the ship. Most of whom were dressed as seamen. Those not dress as seamen in...
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