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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-01-19, 11:51 AM
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Posted By Observer
Thank you - much appreciated Richard

Thank you - much appreciated
Richard
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-01-19, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By Observer
Unknown Artillery Badge

Hi all, I have this printed badge which came with some WW2 medals to a member of the Royal Artillery but I am unsure what it is. I would appreciate an identification if possible. It is approx 7cm...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 23-11-18, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By Observer
I note in an earlier post that Wikipedia states...

I note in an earlier post that Wikipedia states the gold Spitfire was instituted in 1988 - I frankly doubt this - I have the uniform of Joe James BEM (who I knew well and served with) who received...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 23-11-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By Observer
Gold Spitfire

I can confirm that the both the gold Spitfire & gold star exist on both grey and blue backings. Why I don't know however - I have the uniform of a confirmed recipient of the gold spitfire and they...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-11-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By Observer
Mike, Thank you for the quick response and...

Mike,

Thank you for the quick response and for the positive ID - much appreciated.

Regards,
Richard
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-11-18, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By Observer
Mystery printed badge

I have recently stumbled across this printed badge and would welcome any suggestions as to its use. It measures 50 mm X 40 mm and as mentioned is printed.

Thanks in advance, Richard
Forum: The Home Front 19-11-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By Observer
I sincerely hope that whoever is making these...

I sincerely hope that whoever is making these reproductions doesn't latch on to the earlier integral numeral types or the very rare battledress titles.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 19-10-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,069
Posted By Observer
Duty Controller title

Heres a piccy of a Duty Controller Title, these were used after the armbands were discontinued on the introduction of uniform. The armbands bore the wording Duty Controller and the Group ie 20Group....
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 11-10-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,069
Posted By Observer
ROC Insignia books

There is a privately published booklet by a chap called Basil Rookley who clearly describes and illustrates the vast majority of badges and insignia used by the (Royal) Observer Corps including the...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 02-07-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,302
Posted By Observer
Rnmws & Rnxs

Hello All,

Does anyone have knowledge of trade badges used by these two Naval Units.

I am aware that the RN Minewatching Service trade badges all consisted of crossed minewatching sights often...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 05-04-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,284
Posted By Observer
54Bty, Thank you for your comprehensive...

54Bty,

Thank you for your comprehensive reply that has fully explained the insignia in my photo. I shall now start searching for these items and attempt to form a small collection.

Richard
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 05-04-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,284
Posted By Observer
Badgecollector, Very many thanks for your...

Badgecollector,

Very many thanks for your help, I'm starting to understand the various insignia now. Its strange starting out in a new collecting area even though it's very closely related to an...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 02-04-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,284
Posted By Observer
Dave, Yes, thank you, the descriptions do...

Dave,

Yes, thank you, the descriptions do help enormously. I am just moving into this field so its all new to me. I wish to add some insignia to an older medal collection. Hopefully I will be able...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-04-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,284
Posted By Observer
Kevin, Many thanks for your response. The...

Kevin,

Many thanks for your response. The photograph (of which only a section was placed on this site) does have a sign which reads 1st Cornwall (DofC) RGA (Vols) 1st prize Brigade Carbine Shoot...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-04-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,284
Posted By Observer
Very many thanks 8th foot, I shall look out for a...

Very many thanks 8th foot, I shall look out for a copy of the book. I have also been recommended 'Vol. Artillery 1859-1908 by Litchfield and Territorial Army 1908-88 by the same author so hopefully I...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 26-03-08, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,284
Posted By Observer
Cornwall Artillery Volunteers

Hopefully attached is an extract of a photo of a group of members of the 1st Cornwall (Duke of Cornwalls) RGA (Volunteers) taken in July 1907

As I would like to learn what each of the badges and...
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