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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-02-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 802
Posted By rob carman
Andrew, If you picked the badge up locally,...

Andrew,

If you picked the badge up locally, might it have something to do with 4 Bn's time in Greece during 1947?

Rob.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-01-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,303
Posted By rob carman
Here is Taff Gillingham's photo. I would...

Here is Taff Gillingham's photo.

I would like to know more about how the Volunteers were badged in South Africa. Previously I had guessed that after renumbering as newly enlisted regulars, they...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-01-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,303
Posted By rob carman
On The British Army & Navy, 1888-1914, Taff...

On The British Army & Navy, 1888-1914, Taff Gillingham posted a photo of Ernest Hutton, 44 Coy, wearing a slouch hat with a decent view of a badge....
Forum: General Topics. 08-11-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By rob carman
Gaza3 ran from 27 Oct to 7 Nov 1917. On 2...

Gaza3 ran from 27 Oct to 7 Nov 1917. On 2 November 1/4 Norfolks attacked El Arish Redoubt. D Coy was heavily engaged.

Rob.
Forum: General Topics. 14-04-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,376
Posted By rob carman
Its not exactly what you are after but as an...

Its not exactly what you are after but as an indicator of how busy the Committe may have been, I think the 6 Bn OCA was longer lasting and more active than the equivalents for 4 and 5 Bn, the other...
Forum: General Topics. 14-04-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,376
Posted By rob carman
At the risk of some topic drift, here are a...

At the risk of some topic drift, here are a couple of images that complement the Volunteer poster.

2 (Great Yarmouth) Vol Bn members that volunteered for the 1 Volunteer Service Coy before...
Forum: General Topics. 12-04-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,376
Posted By rob carman
pair of medals, QSA and Volunteer LSGC EDVII both...

pair of medals, QSA and Volunteer LSGC EDVII both named to a Sergeant, 1st. V.B. Norfolk Regiment.

Malcom,

Each of the four Norfolk Vol Bn used its own numbers. When men from the Norfolk Vol...
Forum: General Topics. 13-12-21, 09:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,518
Posted By rob carman
Thank you. Rob.

Thank you. Rob.
Forum: General Topics. 13-12-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,518
Posted By rob carman
What are "dug Russia plates"? Rob.

What are "dug Russia plates"?
Rob.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-04-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 909
Posted By rob carman
Thank you Andrew. That is very useful...

Thank you Andrew. That is very useful information.

Rob.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-03-20, 12:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,940
Posted By rob carman
Leeds, Herbert. Undated~1919. Norwich on guard....

Leeds, Herbert. Undated~1919. Norwich on guard. How invasion danger was met. In: Leeds, Herbert (Editor). Peace Souvenir. Norwich War Record. 16 -22. Jarrold & Sons, Norwich.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-02-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 909
Posted By rob carman
I will be grateful for anything you can tell me. ...

I will be grateful for anything you can tell me. Rob.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 20-01-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By rob carman
Thanks. I have learnt a lot from this thread. ...

Thanks. I have learnt a lot from this thread. Rob.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 19-01-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By rob carman
That is interesting about the bugler badge worn...

That is interesting about the bugler badge worn by drummers. Thank you.

I have five beginner-caliber questions:

1. The rank given for this chap is "Bugler". Was he ever "Drummer"?

2. In...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 18-01-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By rob carman
Forgot the attached photo. Sorry.

Forgot the attached photo. Sorry.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 18-01-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By rob carman
This is a nice photo. Thank you. Does...

This is a nice photo. Thank you.

Does anybody have suggestions on how to make the capitals, possibly currently in faded red, any the clearer?

Meanwhile here are two probable and two possible...
Forum: General Topics. 29-03-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,051
Posted By rob carman
Paul Coates - Yesterday I tried three times to...

Paul Coates - Yesterday I tried three times to reply to your request. Did I reach you? My message counter says no.
Forum: General Topics. 25-03-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,051
Posted By rob carman
Thank you for the replies. They have been most...

Thank you for the replies. They have been most useful. Rob.
Forum: General Topics. 21-03-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,051
Posted By rob carman
Thank you all. I am now better informed but...

Thank you all. I am now better informed but still have some follow up questions.

Andrew, I apologise for cutting and pasting your photo of Tilney. It was simply the most effective way to link...
Forum: General Topics. 20-03-19, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,051
Posted By rob carman
Forage caps, but I am I am no expert. The...

Forage caps, but I am I am no expert.

The wearer in the attached image (uncredited because I have lost the details) was a member of 2 Volunteer Bn, Norfolk Regiment, from 1883 to 1912. I have a...
Forum: General Topics. 20-03-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,051
Posted By rob carman
That is very helpful. Combinations of men and...

That is very helpful. Combinations of men and uniform that seemed impossible now begin to make sense. Thank you.

Would still like to know what/when came before this badge. Anybody?
Forum: General Topics. 20-03-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,051
Posted By rob carman
Norfolk Volunteers - badge question

Good morning,

The attached image is from Norfolk Regt Man. It shows badges of the Norfolk Volunteers. I have a few questions about the badges.

Does the King’s Crown mean the badge was issued...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-02-19, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By rob carman
Job done. I hope that is better.

Job done.

I hope that is better.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-02-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By rob carman
I'm sorry about the images. I will fix it I get...

I'm sorry about the images. I will fix it I get home this evening.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-02-19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By rob carman
Norfolks "Uniforms, shoulder titles, badges, etc 1939-48"

This may be interest to fans of the Norfolk Regt.

Daunt, JO'B. (1950) Uniforms, shoulder titles, badges, etc., 1939-48. Britannia, 36 (August), 28-30, two illustrations.
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