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Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 12-04-24, 04:18 PM
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Posted By royston
Thank you Andy for showing it. Yet another...

Thank you Andy for showing it. Yet another interesting find which is not documented. I look out for postcards, RND, RNAS, RNMBR etc with show badges etc which are not recorded. I will look out for...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 06-04-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 90
Posted By royston
Royal Fleet Reserve Cap Tally

When did the Royal Fleet Reserve Cap Tally cease to be worn? I know they were worn by some RND ratings at the start of the 1WW together with RNVR tallies.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 28-03-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By royston
JSP786

It's now over 30 yrs since I left the RN, after 33yrs service, and it is so easy to get out of date with all the new badges. So I found this, a link to JSP786, which is most helpful.
I hope it will...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 22-03-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By royston
2WW Fleet Air Arm Rating Pilot. I no longer have...

2WW Fleet Air Arm Rating Pilot. I no longer have one to compare it and thus authenticate it, hence not certain if it is genuine.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 15-03-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By royston
RNAS CPOs Cap Badge

A postcard listed on eBay tonight, 15 March 2024, went for £26.00. With one minute to go it was just under £4.00. I bid £25 but was out bid.

So what was different about this postcard. I cannot...
Forum: Military Buttons 28-02-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By royston
Many thanks. Not my collecting field but a...

Many thanks. Not my collecting field but a problem solved for a relative

John
Forum: Military Buttons 28-02-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By royston
Military Button

Does anyone recognise this button
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-02-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By royston
RND DIVISIONAL SIGNS

Photographs of RND Divisional Signs for reference.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-01-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By royston
Definitely not RN or RNR. John

Definitely not RN or RNR.

John
Forum: General Topics. 20-12-23, 01:40 PM
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Views: 9,442
Posted By royston
Rare 1WW Women's Royal Naval Service items...

Rare 1WW Women's Royal Naval Service items obtained in 2023 and added to the collection.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 12-12-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,937
Posted By royston
It looks like an RFC officer's bronze badge to me...

It looks like an RFC officer's bronze badge to me and yes there were blades to the back.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-10-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By royston
Hi Dee The Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) is...

Hi Dee

The Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) is the standard camouflage pattern of the British Armed Forces. Multi-Terrain Pattern fabric. Hence the badge would be worn if the person was wearing MTP...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 03-10-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,191
Posted By royston
Yes it could be a wound stripe but never seen it...

Yes it could be a wound stripe but never seen it on an armband. also the inverted V?
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 02-10-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,191
Posted By royston
Many thanks for showing the photograph and also...

Many thanks for showing the photograph and also for the enhanced image. I can now see were my large Hawke formation sign fits in. It is interesting also to see a Leading Hand with collar badges. He...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-09-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By royston
Hi Michael. Just to finalize this thread....

Hi Michael.

Just to finalize this thread. Let me know by PM or otherwise if there is anything elst you need.

John
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27-09-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By royston
There was a large variety of gunnery badges...

There was a large variety of gunnery badges during, and after the 2WW. Some badges consited of a single gun with / without stars and with/without letters. Whilst others were crossed guns with stars /...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-09-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By royston
Further to the last. The Osprey Military "Men at...

Further to the last. The Osprey Military "Men at Arms" book on British Air Forces 1914-18 (1) has a photograph of RN ratings of the Naval Wing at the Central Flying School Upavon wearing Royal Flying...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-09-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By royston
Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Cap Tally

Early Naval Ratings wore the Royal Flying Corp Cap Tally, however, here is proof that a RNAS cap tally existed. You probably cannot read it, however, be assured, I can on the postcard in my...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 03-09-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 857
Posted By royston
Thanks for pointing out the brass titles and the...

Thanks for pointing out the brass titles and the slip on, I was so interested in the red cords I did not notice that.

Any thoughts on the Scottish thistle? The uniform is in the Ludlow Museum.
...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-09-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 857
Posted By royston
Gentlemen Many thanks. I thought I might...

Gentlemen

Many thanks. I thought I might pass this information on to the museum. Obviously he was attached to a Scottish Regt. As for the lanyard, I have no idea, but again many thanks

John
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-09-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 857
Posted By royston
Army Medics Uniform

Although not an army specialist, RN being my chosen area, I was Intrigued by this uniform seen in a local museum whilst on holiday. The uniform belonged to Tom Wainwright who volunteered in 1914 and...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 23-08-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By royston
Royal Naval Air Service. Despatch Rider

A rare 1WW photograph and a separate badge not associated with the person in the photograph. This has been listed before in the Royal Navy section but possibly open to a widerer viewing here.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 15-08-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,386
Posted By royston
Reference Global Shipping. you are quite right...

Reference Global Shipping. you are quite right about the seller being able to disable global shipping. Below International postage there is a disable button.

I have had no problems taking the item...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 14-08-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,386
Posted By royston
For some reason I have managed to opt out of...

For some reason I have managed to opt out of global shipping and successfully posted items abroard. I agree Global seems to be a rip off.

John
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 13-08-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,386
Posted By royston
Gary B Further to the last, again from the...

Gary B

Further to the last, again from the internet:

How do I find ww2 naval records?
How to find Royal Navy service records | Who Do You Think You ...
Records for Royal Navy personnel...
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