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Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 14-04-18, 12:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,781
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
para

I didn't like the para flash. It was not taken off an uniform as far as I could see. The back had considerable glue residue on it, and the flash appeared faded from too much sun. Not my cup of tea...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-05-17, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
naval badges

http://www.naval-history.net/WW2aaRN-PayTables00Ranks-Badges.htm

this site will help you. The stars have to do with skill level. Make sure you scroll down past the officer's material
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 11-03-17, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,691
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Here is a site with drawings of insignia and ranks for RN

http://www.naval-history.net/WW2aaRN-PayTables00Ranks-Badges.htm. If you scroll down you will find the ERA ones.

Raymond
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 13-12-16, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,064
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Bill: the first address brings up the 12 CTR

Bill:
the first address brings up the 12 CTR
Forum: Infantry 10-12-16, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Thumbs up collars

Wow...lucky you...makes up somewhat for your recent loss
Forum: General Topics 14-11-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,125
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
loss

I don't know how many times at the end of a show I can't find an item I bought. Thankfully most are found in the darkest corner of some pocket Certainly puts one off. I now carry a small bag. Awful...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 05-03-16, 12:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,075
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
flash

Those insignia are British made according to the slant of the letters and the backing. I don't know what date, but I would guess that it is not early war by that I mean 1939-41.
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 27-01-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
title

I've not heard of that name...I wonder if this is a First World War title to the Ambulance Medical Canadian Battalion.
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 31-12-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,516
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
62nd Anti-Tank Regiment

Looking for information on the British 62nd Anti-Tank... their clothe insignia, especially their shoulder ones.

Thanks Raymond
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 22-10-15, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
It does look like Second World War vintage. I...

It does look like Second World War vintage. I don't believe it is the Canadian Navy.
I wonder if the 3 strips are for long-term service??
Forum: General Topics. 29-09-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,248
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
WOUND STRIP

WHAT IS THE NO 4 REFERRING TO?

IS IT THE FOURTH PRODUCTION OF THE ITEM

OR HAS THIS SOLDIER HAD 3 OTHER WOUNDS (UNLIKELY).
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 23-04-15, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
These are fairly common examples. I can't see...

These are fairly common examples. I can't see details but the reverse appears to be Glue-backs. If so, there are British made and worth a bit more

Raymond
Forum: General Topics 24-03-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,880
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Eight if he or she served in the Pacific Theatre...

Eight if he or she served in the Pacific Theatre also. One white and 7 red
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 16-02-15, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,071
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
printed insignia

I don't like the looks of this flash. Most printed flashes in my experience 'bleed' the pattern through to the back

Raymond
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 22-01-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,799
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
This patch is clearly a cut and paste result...

This patch is clearly a cut and paste result using original parts but sticking two separate sections together to form a 'new' flash. It is not an original flash, but a made up one.


Raymond
Forum: Infantry 22-01-15, 02:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,763
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Don: There is a well researched book on the...

Don:

There is a well researched book on the unit by Allan Bartley: Heroes in Waiting.
Maybe you could find an answer there. I see you are from B.C. Perhaps you could get the book on inter-library...
Forum: Infantry 22-01-15, 12:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,763
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Interesting piece. I have never seen one before....

Interesting piece. I have never seen one before. A number of items are scarce with this battalion including a cloth shoulder title which they didn't get to wear overseas. The '160' looks like it was...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 13-01-15, 12:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,870
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Thank you Ian Raymond

Thank you Ian

Raymond
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 12-01-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,870
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
I agree it is a solid badge for the Ordinary Rank...

I agree it is a solid badge for the Ordinary Rank fellow

Ian what tells you it is likely Tiptaft?

Raymond
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-01-15, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Nice addition for cloth collectors. I have a...

Nice addition for cloth collectors. I have a number of these insignia. Neat to see what the original prices were.

Any chance for you to send the address at the top of the page of Patch King as my...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 13-06-14, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
This is a military item...the Cross of Lorraine....

This is a military item...the Cross of Lorraine. Worn on the upper left sleeve by Canadians in the armoured Corps, by all ranks, but only in Canada. Not seen in overseas photographs. Circa 1942. A...
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 13-06-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,534
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
I collect D-Day articles and enjoyed your about...

I collect D-Day articles and enjoyed your about your dad.
I couldn't see clearly the "soup plate" metal shoulder title on his battledress'' in the photo. Do you have a closer photo of one?

...
Forum: General Topics 20-11-13, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
Where was it made

Bill:
The embroidery looks British but on uncommon occasions one can find this type of stitching in flashes from Canada.
I think the Elgin was solely a Canada unit for training purposes. I recall...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 18-10-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
AIR SEA RESCUE CLOTH TITLE

I purchased a Royal Air Force rescue whistle and a cloth ASR cloth badge came with the whistle. I thought it was a repro or reunion one, but on arrival it looks authentic to me but this is not my...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 13-06-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,329
Posted By Raymond Gilbert
cap badge

I agree looks like a sweetheart badge. A Canadian internet site shows photos of all the cap badges: WWW.rcsigs.ca

Raymond
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