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Forum: Photographs of Australian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 11-03-24, 04:26 AM
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Posted By fromelles
Hi BC, I'm sure I have a photo of an Aussie...

Hi BC,

I'm sure I have a photo of an Aussie wearing one, if I do I'll dig it out. What I'm not so sure of if it was officially sanctioned. I think the Brits wore them, so it may have come across...
Forum: General Topics 11-03-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
The AIF was basically raised on the AMF model,...

The AIF was basically raised on the AMF model, war establishments were published in 1912 and were adhered to until amended as required. Trade, proficiency and rank badges were all brought across from...
Forum: General Topics. 09-12-23, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By fromelles
Nice little stash you got yourself there, I'll...

Nice little stash you got yourself there, I'll try and help out with the shirts.

The WO1 (Australian Coat of Arms), is an older shirt, both the Wings and Crossed Rifles are an older pattern,...
Forum: Photographs of Australian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 08-11-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,979
Posted By fromelles
I'd think the photo would have been taken...

I'd think the photo would have been taken sometime in 1918 or early 1919. Service chevrons didn't begin to be issued until January 1918, so the photo can't be earlier than that. He looks to have four...
Forum: General Topics 09-03-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,608
Posted By fromelles
I had forgotten about this thread. Here is that...

I had forgotten about this thread. Here is that reference I mentioned back in 2021...

The move from marking the State abbreviation to that of the Military District (MD) took effect in late 1913....
Forum: General Topics. 14-01-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,508
Posted By fromelles
Your '3' is very similar to the type worn by the...

Your '3' is very similar to the type worn by the AIF prior to the introduction of colour patches to indicate the Unit/Formation number.

Look through this link to see examples:...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 14-01-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,343
Posted By fromelles
Randomly reading some old threads and come across...

Randomly reading some old threads and come across this old one...

The first official mention, by the AIF, of a bombers badge was a khaki grenade with red flames (AIF Order 787 - 7 Aug 17), but I...
Forum: General Topics 13-01-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By fromelles
Nice find! The numerals and titles were...

Nice find!

The numerals and titles were introduced in August 1914 and used to identify the soldier's Unit (not reinforcement) prior to the introduction of colour patches (March 1916), though...
Forum: The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF) 31-10-22, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By fromelles
Nice find indeed. Belmore Rd, Randwick is...

Nice find indeed.

Belmore Rd, Randwick is only around the corner from me. I wonder if 'Shamrock' is still standing.

Dan
Forum: General Topics 31-10-22, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By fromelles
Hi Jerry, I'll give your question a go... ...

Hi Jerry,

I'll give your question a go...

Unlike your Tiptaft which is most definitely correct WW1 period, I think the best you can say is the Stokes most definitely could be. I have a lot in...
Forum: General Topics 20-06-22, 02:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By fromelles
Martin, More very nice tunics. Your...

Martin,

More very nice tunics. Your private-purchase tunic looks very stock standard, there doesn't seem to be anything 'flash' about it, normally you'd expect to see it tailored in some way.
...
Forum: General Topics 11-06-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By fromelles
bc I have a rising sun with the hex lugs...

bc

I have a rising sun with the hex lugs (I've posted a pic of mine on this site before), so I'd say Australia didn't manufacture badges with the hex lugs, but we did use them.

Dan
Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 16-12-21, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,303
Posted By fromelles
I would have thought a 'tricolour ribbon' would...

I would have thought a 'tricolour ribbon' would be the medal ribbon for the 1914-15 star
Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 16-12-21, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By fromelles
I wouldn't expect them to be much more than about...

I wouldn't expect them to be much more than about $5 each
Forum: General Topics 20-11-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
The all scarlet badge replaced the khaki with red...

The all scarlet badge replaced the khaki with red flames badge vide AIF Order 897 (5 Oct 17), however old stocks were to be used up before the new badge was issued.

I believe MartinRF has also...
Forum: The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun) 11-11-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,385
Posted By fromelles
That had is in lovely condition, does it still...

That had is in lovely condition, does it still retain the sweatband?

The brim looks to be rather small and out of proportion, which is likely why the brim doesn't sit well when folded up. It looks...
Forum: General Topics 11-11-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,608
Posted By fromelles
The change from marking arms with the State...

The change from marking arms with the State letter/s to that of the Military District (MD) took place in late 1913.

I don't have my references to hand right now, however I'll post once I track...
Forum: General Topics 04-10-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,514
Posted By fromelles
There was a discussion previously here:...

There was a discussion previously here: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40029"]https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40029

which shows my badge which...
Forum: General Topics 24-07-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
Keith makes a good point, the successful...

Keith makes a good point, the successful contracts contained within the Commonwealth Gazette show a great selection of items specifically earmarked for the AIF.

I haven't had a look at them for...
Forum: General Topics 24-07-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
Surely the date on the 3rd Div memo should read...

Surely the date on the 3rd Div memo should read '1916' ...

I don't think I've ever seen a photo of an officer wearing a bomber's badge. If you have a photo I'd be very interested to see.

I've...
Forum: General Topics 24-07-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
The possibility of participating in a war on...

The possibility of participating in a war on foreign soil wasn't something that caught Australia by surprise, Standing Orders for Mobilization were about from well before the war. The fact that the...
Forum: General Topics 23-07-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
Of course colour patches were authorised from...

Of course colour patches were authorised from March 1915.

Other than what is recorded in the AIF Orders, I believe the initial use of proficiency and/or trade badges was brought over from the...
Forum: General Topics 14-06-21, 04:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
Nice little collection, were they marked and...

Nice little collection, were they marked and dated? don't suppose there are pics of the insides?

Dan
Forum: General Topics 13-06-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
Rob, Close but not quite, much like Aussies...

Rob,

Close but not quite, much like Aussies wearing British tunics, not wrong, but not Australian.

Nice cap all the same, but the search continues...

Dan
Forum: General Topics 13-06-21, 03:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,690
Posted By fromelles
Hi Martin, Standard dismounted pattern...

Hi Martin,

Standard dismounted pattern breeches, a little less common is they're not Bedford-cord. I have a similar pair made of Bedford-cord by the CGCF as well as a mounted pair.

Do you have...
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