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Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 09-03-19, 06:19 PM
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Posted By manchesters
I have found that RMLI & RMA Colour Sergeants...

I have found that RMLI & RMA Colour Sergeants badges were sewn directly in the material of the tunic sleeve and sleeves interchanged between uniforms and new Col. Sgts but after they became the RM...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 09-03-19, 05:54 PM
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Posted By manchesters
I think the shape is consistent with the addition...

I think the shape is consistent with the addition of chevrons at the bottom.

The RAFVR badge is possibly a blazer badge and ATC stands for Air Training Corps not Transport.

regards
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 03-03-19, 03:27 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Jack, RM post 1923 Colour Sergeant and a...

Jack,

RM post 1923 Colour Sergeant and a Grenadier Guards Colour badge, Queen Victoria Crown. Nice badges.

regards
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 02-03-19, 06:36 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Jack, Its the 1st West Indies Regiment...

Jack,

Its the 1st West Indies Regiment Officers Forage Cap badge, 1890's

regards
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 28-02-19, 10:07 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Its hard with these pipers type badges because...

Its hard with these pipers type badges because there are just so many 'Scottish' civilian bands around the world who all seem to want to wear them and always have.

Could be military, especially...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 28-02-19, 08:36 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Jack, The old style Buglers badge, quite...

Jack,

The old style Buglers badge, quite hard to find but have a few colour variations,

The pipers badges, are they old?

regards
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 27-02-19, 06:51 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Jack, They are attributable by their size to...

Jack,

They are attributable by their size to the Brigade of Guards, the only Regiments to wear the large Coat of Arms.

The backing colour relates to the No. of Dress, ie No.1 etc.
...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 26-02-19, 07:04 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Yes Garth, Thats right. He had a lovely...

Yes Garth, Thats right.

He had a lovely collection. Any you arent keeping please bear me in mind.

regards
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 26-02-19, 06:53 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Jack, The large QV Crown is a rank badge. ...

Jack,

The large QV Crown is a rank badge. Used for Sergeant Majors and also above chevrons in that large size also.

The Lion & Rose is a Forage Cap badge for the KORR Lancaster

The 3rd...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-02-19, 06:36 PM
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Posted By manchesters
Jack, "Much wire embroidery and large sleeve...

Jack,

"Much wire embroidery and large sleeve pieces".

As a collector of large sleeve pieces my mouth is watering.

Can you show us more please?

regards
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-02-19, 06:18 PM
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Posted By manchesters
A beautiful badge, but QOCH? More likely to...

A beautiful badge, but QOCH?

More likely to be the Royal Scots or Royal Highlanders.

At 6" in height it doesnt seem to have been worn on the headdress or uniform.

Possibly of a shabraque?
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