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Formation Signs and Patches
Yesterday, 03:33 PM
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Help needed to ID 3 Signs
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grey_green_acorn
David, The large display was sold at auction a...
David,
The large display was sold at auction a few years aga. I do have single examples of some of them.
Tim
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Formation Signs and Patches
Yesterday, 10:18 AM
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Help needed to ID 3 Signs
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grey_green_acorn
Here are a few examples from film and TV from an...
Here are a few examples from film and TV from an auction lot sold a few years ago. The CP1 is from the classic Dad’s Army series. CP standing for Croft and Perry the show’s writers.
Tim
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Formation Signs and Patches
Yesterday, 09:16 AM
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Help needed to ID 3 Signs
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grey_green_acorn
Fake and made up printed and embroidered badges...
Fake and made up printed and embroidered badges have been / are produced for films and TV programmes.
See my album
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2439
Tim
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Formation Signs and Patches
26-03-24, 04:44 PM
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Help needed to ID 3 Signs
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grey_green_acorn
I can’t identify the signs in the opening post...
I can’t identify the signs in the opening post but here are some more fakes for comparison. Sometimes the white fabric is found stained with tea to simulate age!
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
23-03-24, 07:25 PM
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Watford Coat of Arms Badge
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grey_green_acorn
The Watford connection is from the coat of arms...
The Watford connection is from the coat of arms of the town.
AUDENTIOR means GO BOLDLY
The cross is from St Alban
Two red Harts - Hertfordshire
Wavy blue lines represent two rivers through the...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
23-03-24, 07:44 AM
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Watford Coat of Arms Badge
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grey_green_acorn
Dave and Alan, Thank you. Tim
Dave and Alan,
Thank you.
Tim
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Other Army Departments and Corps Badges
22-03-24, 04:39 PM
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Army Dental Corps
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grey_green_acorn
Documents from album. Tim
Documents from album.
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
22-03-24, 02:21 PM
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Watford Coat of Arms Badge
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grey_green_acorn
Watford Coat of Arms Badge - VTC ??
Identification please on this small GM badge with the Watford Coat of Arms?
Collar badge for OTC or CCF or more likely Police or Corporation?
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
21-03-24, 10:56 PM
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Unknown epaulette slide
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grey_green_acorn
CQB
There are a few CQB books!
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
21-03-24, 05:01 PM
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U known battle dress badge
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grey_green_acorn
The badge combination is OK for the period c1955...
The badge combination is OK for the period c1955 to c1967. The RCT formed in 1965 and continued to wear the RASC AER sign until at least 1967 when the TA was reorganised.
The yellow backed Major’s...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
21-03-24, 09:16 AM
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U known battle dress badge
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grey_green_acorn
Royal Army Service Corps Army Emergency Reserve ...
Royal Army Service Corps Army Emergency Reserve
RASC AER
Need to check the timeline for those badges in combination?
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
18-03-24, 10:59 PM
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A couple of unknown British cloth badges
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grey_green_acorn
It is sky blue and red not white and red, but...
It is sky blue and red not white and red, but still perhaps RAF?
Tim
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Formation Signs and Patches
18-03-24, 09:36 PM
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22nd Armoured Brigade 1981 to 1993
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grey_green_acorn
Mike, That would be HQ Northern Army Group a...
Mike,
That would be HQ Northern Army Group a NATO formation which included 1st British Corps and was colocated with HQ BAOR.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Army_Group
Tim
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Formation Signs and Patches
18-03-24, 02:24 PM
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22nd Armoured Brigade 1981 to 1993
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grey_green_acorn
In the late 1970s the BAOR Brigades became...
In the late 1970s the BAOR Brigades became briefly “Task Forces” as part of the reorganisation of 1st British Corps. This was unwelcome and ‘not a success’.
In 1981 they were reinstated as Brigades...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
18-03-24, 02:09 PM
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A couple of unknown British cloth badges
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grey_green_acorn
I think the sky blue and red check badge may have...
I think the sky blue and red check badge may have RAF or ATC connections?
Tim
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Formation Signs and Patches
18-03-24, 09:18 AM
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22nd Armoured Brigade 1981 to 1993
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grey_green_acorn
I was stationed in Celle from 1978 to 1981 and...
I was stationed in Celle from 1978 to 1981 and made regular visits to units in Hohne. I have a vague recollection that the sign was worn on the jersey heavy wool by some 22 Armoured Brigade HQ...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
17-03-24, 08:26 PM
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Unknown epaulette slide
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grey_green_acorn
CQB usually stands for Close Quarter Battle but...
CQB usually stands for Close Quarter Battle but most likely a made up item?
Or part of the new Royal Marines organisation - Future Commando Force???
Tim
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
15-03-24, 10:36 PM
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Ayrshire Yeomanry, latest pick ups
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grey_green_acorn
Chris, Link not working for me. Is it a...
Chris,
Link not working for me. Is it a Private Album? You may need to make it Public.
Tim
Forum:
Other Army Departments and Corps Badges
09-03-24, 04:27 PM
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Welcome opinions
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grey_green_acorn
Here are my three examples - all slightly...
Here are my three examples - all slightly different, of the never worn but heavily faked Military Foot Police cap badge in bimetal with slider.
Also a (hopefully genuine) MFP shoulder title in...
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Formation Signs and Patches
06-03-24, 10:10 PM
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Sergeants stripes yellow on red
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grey_green_acorn
Link: ...
Link:
https://rmhistorical.com/files/content/NCO%20Sgt.pdf
Tim
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
06-03-24, 10:05 PM
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Some collars I bought
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562
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grey_green_acorn
I have this pair identified as 2nd Gurkha Rifles...
I have this pair identified as 2nd Gurkha Rifles by Forum member Gurkharifles
Tim
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Anodised Aluminium Badges
06-03-24, 09:48 AM
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FIRMIN makers mark
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grey_green_acorn
Chris, Possibly worn recently by the Band of...
Chris,
Possibly worn recently by the Band of the Royal Armoured Corps at Catterick?
Here are some more maker’s marks including a J.R.GAUNT B’HAM marked on slider and behind badge.
Pattern No...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
03-03-24, 11:43 PM
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Unidentified Badge
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grey_green_acorn
Here is my HBB in wreath - H……. Brass Band ...
Here is my HBB in wreath - H……. Brass Band
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
03-03-24, 09:25 PM
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cloth items
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grey_green_acorn
Canadian items: Tim
Canadian items:
Tim
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
02-03-24, 05:51 PM
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Essex Regt
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196
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grey_green_acorn
Royal Irish Fusiliers Eagle
Here is a post from 2023
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94111
Tim
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