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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-03-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By DougSA
Crown-less QO Worcestershire Hussars yeomanry cap badge?

I would be grateful if anyone can shed light on whether a crown-less version of QOWH cap badge was worn during WW1 era?

Any insights welcome!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 787
Posted By DougSA
Lovely lot - congratulations! A nice...

Lovely lot - congratulations!

A nice reference book is Oliver Lock's 'British Airborne Insignia' (particularly Vol.1; there is also a Vol.2). Also, Jon Mills' 'Badges on Battledress' (again...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 30-01-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By DougSA
Here we are - some information from a previous...

Here we are - some information from a previous thread on the subject https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39799

It indicates Southern Division of BAOR, with a blue semi-circle...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 30-01-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By DougSA
unknown WW1 formation patch (battle patch)

I would be most grateful if any insights on what this battle / formation patch could be?

Shown in black and grey, but presumably was in colour.

In use circa 1919.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 29-11-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,184
Posted By DougSA
Now sold to a Forum member.

Now sold to a Forum member.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 28-11-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,184
Posted By DougSA
Hi Jerry Feel free to PM me with what you...

Hi Jerry

Feel free to PM me with what you consider to be a fair offer
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 27-11-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,184
Posted By DougSA
I agree! I am the seller, or rather shall...

I agree!

I am the seller, or rather shall be, as the photo is not yet made available for sale.

I would be more happy to receive offers from forum members, in case anyone has a particular...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 26-11-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,184
Posted By DougSA
Herewith the pic...

Herewith the pic...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 26-11-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,184
Posted By DougSA
Thank you. I was struggling a bit to identify.

Thank you. I was struggling a bit to identify.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 26-11-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,184
Posted By DougSA
unknown cap badge WW1 era

Can anyone confirm which regiment this cap badge would be for?

WW1 era, other ranks.

Any insights welcome!
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-11-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By DougSA
What would then be the meaning of the 'V'?

What would then be the meaning of the 'V'?
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-11-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By DougSA
As such, Volunteer Training Corps?

As such, Volunteer Training Corps?
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-11-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By DougSA
In the photo, both the beret and the Pegasus...

In the photo, both the beret and the Pegasus patch were tinted with the same maroon colour. Of course this is tinting, but would be consistent with status as Airborne unit.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-11-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By DougSA
'V' collar badge

Can anyone please advise the significance of 'V' under officer's collar badges, in WW1 era?

Did it signify 'Volunteer' battalion or something else?
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By DougSA
Thank you very much indeed!

Thank you very much indeed!
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By DougSA
Unknown Pagri flash

I would be most grateful if anyone could help identify this pagri flash.

Any insights most welcome!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-10-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,582
Posted By DougSA
Not something I like to see done with insignia on...

Not something I like to see done with insignia on WW2 era battledress, but felt okay do so in this case as (then) modern and manky Army jerseys not so nice!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-10-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,582
Posted By DougSA
Herewith some pics of parachute wings I picked-up...

Herewith some pics of parachute wings I picked-up from surplus Army jerseys, in the mid/late-1980s, when I was working at an Army & Navy Stores. The jerseys were in poor condition, hence removed the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-10-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By DougSA
Thank you Tim for sharing the pics, most helpful!

Thank you Tim for sharing the pics, most helpful!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-10-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By DougSA
SOE 'England' shoulder title

Would be interested to know if anyone has information on the use of this 'England' shoulder title, attributed to use by Special Operations Executive.
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-10-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,175
Posted By DougSA
If you ever want to let them go to a new home,...

If you ever want to let them go to a new home, please do let me know ;) , as my grandfather served together with Des Ryans in 13 Flight, 'D' Squadron GPR, for Operation 'Market'.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-10-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 157
Posted By DougSA
Rank stripes on right arm only, 1940s - Royal Scots or Scots Guards?

Would anyone be able to shed light on whether either Royal Scots or Scots Guards would have worn Cpl & Sgt rank stripes on right arm only, in the late-1940s?

Any insights welcome!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-10-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By DougSA
Much appreciated! That explains why I was...

Much appreciated! That explains why I was drawing a blank on trying to figure it out; assumed military.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-10-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By DougSA
unknown cap badge WW1 era

Would be grateful for any insights on this badge...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-08-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By DougSA
GREATLY appreciated! You are a star!

GREATLY appreciated! You are a star!
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