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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-01-16, 09:48 AM

Replies: 6 11th Hussars uniform insignia in WW2 Views: 1,669 Posted By Nik7304 Yep, aware of that. :) I do reenactment and am... Yep, aware of that. :) I do reenactment and am currently working with a seamstress on making a replica beret. The oilskin liner insider is quite clever actually.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-01-16, 09:38 AM

Replies: 6 11th Hussars uniform insignia in WW2 Views: 1,669 Posted By Nik7304 That's what I thought. According to the assistant... That's what I thought. According to the assistant curator the formation flashes didn't seem to appear until April/May 1945. So curious as to why the RAC title is used... No one else in the other...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-01-16, 09:09 AM

Replies: 6 11th Hussars uniform insignia in WW2 Views: 1,669 Posted By Nik7304 Here's the image in question. You can see there's... Here's the image in question. You can see there's a shoulder title of some sort on the sergeant's left arm, but obviously no formation sign.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 04-01-16, 11:18 PM

Replies: 6 11th Hussars uniform insignia in WW2 Views: 1,669 Posted By Nik7304 11th Hussars uniform insignia in WW2 I'm doing some research on the 11th Hussars and I've come up against a bit of a conundrum with regards to what insignia was worn on the battle dress in World War II. Some of the photos I have...

Forum: Army 14-02-11, 10:11 PM

Replies: 5 Prince Alfred's Guard WWII Cap Badge Views: 2,358 Posted By Nik7304 Thanks very much, Alex. Do you know if it was... Thanks very much, Alex. Do you know if it was worn with the red and black striped backing in the field or was that just on parade?

Forum: Army 13-02-11, 04:26 PM

Replies: 5 Prince Alfred's Guard WWII Cap Badge Views: 2,358 Posted By Nik7304 Prince Alfred's Guard WWII Cap Badge Does anyone have a picture of a WWII PAG cap badge along with measurements? I know there's a difference between the pre- and post-war badges and the WWII-era badge, but not sure what it is. Many...

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 10-02-11, 09:53 PM

Replies: 17 Beret patches worn by 2/4th Australian Armoured Regiment Views: 6,369 Posted By Nik7304 Thanks, so like the one I previously posted?... Thanks, so like the one I previously posted? That's good. :)

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 10-02-11, 12:10 PM

Replies: 17 Beret patches worn by 2/4th Australian Armoured Regiment Views: 6,369 Posted By Nik7304 Thanks for all the information in here. Attached... Thanks for all the information in here. Attached is the photo on which I'm basing this. I had assumed it's the badge I showed above. The picture was taken on Bougainville in October 1945 and shows...

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 04-02-11, 05:34 PM

Replies: 17 Beret patches worn by 2/4th Australian Armoured Regiment Views: 6,369 Posted By Nik7304 It's the AWM site which gave rise to it in the... It's the AWM site which gave rise to it in the first place. :) I found this one, would that be correct for 1944-45? http://www.australian-armour.com/2-4Arm45-6.gif It stems from this group...

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 04-02-11, 04:16 PM

Replies: 17 Beret patches worn by 2/4th Australian Armoured Regiment Views: 6,369 Posted By Nik7304 Beret patches worn by 2/4th Australian Armoured Regiment Hi chaps, Is there someone knowledgeable who knows what patch the 2/4th AAR wore on their berets in WWII? I think it might be their crocodile logo, but not sure. If anyone has a scan or photo...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-05-10, 04:04 PM

Replies: 7 Couple of car boot finds Views: 1,611 Posted By Nik7304 Oh well, for £3 it's not a major issue. At least... Oh well, for £3 it's not a major issue. At least I know what to look for next time.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-05-10, 02:29 PM

Replies: 7 Couple of car boot finds Views: 1,611 Posted By Nik7304 Yes, the 26th was raised in 1941 in Pune, India,... Yes, the 26th was raised in 1941 in Pune, India, but as they were about to go into action in Burma they were disbanded and the men moved to the 3rd Carabiniers. From Wikipedia:

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-05-10, 10:14 AM

Replies: 7 Couple of car boot finds Views: 1,611 Posted By Nik7304 Couple of car boot finds Got these in a car boot sale the other day. I first got the 3rd Carabiniers badge because I'm in a bit of a Burma-mood at the moment, and it's not one of the more common badges. And it's nice. :) ...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-05-08, 02:59 PM

Replies: 11 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) OSD Views: 1,909 Posted By Nik7304 Thanks. Yes, it's a collar badge, got so excited... Thanks. Yes, it's a collar badge, got so excited I didn't read the description. The genuine things looks really nice though, will have to hope one turns up one day.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-05-08, 11:30 AM

Replies: 11 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) OSD Views: 1,909 Posted By Nik7304 What about this that just appeared on eBay: ... What about this that just appeared on eBay: http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ef/96/3d5a_1.JPG?set_id=7 http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ef/96/3d64_1.JPG?set_id=7

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-05-08, 09:44 PM

Replies: 11 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) OSD Views: 1,909 Posted By Nik7304 Drats and double drats... Trust me to go for the... Drats and double drats... Trust me to go for the pricey ones. Oh well, it's not imperative that I get one, just a nice-to-have. Thanks for all the input.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-05-08, 05:42 PM

Replies: 11 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) OSD Views: 1,909 Posted By Nik7304 Thanks for checking. The chap I'm trying to get... Thanks for checking. The chap I'm trying to get the badge for was a 2nd Lieutenant in 1937, I guess that means officer and not OR?

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-05-08, 05:34 PM

Replies: 11 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) OSD Views: 1,909 Posted By Nik7304 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) OSD I'm trying to find out what the badge of the 23rd Bn London Regt (East Surrey) looked like, and if I can find one. I found this photo on the East Surrey website: ...

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