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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-09-14, 03:33 PM

Replies: 8 Royal Gurkha Rifles Views: 1,314 Posted By locking I agree with Henk. I agree with Henk.

Forum: General Topics. 05-06-11, 09:06 AM

Replies: 26 Unofficial or quasi official UK Military badges Views: 2,520 Posted By locking The album is very good. Well done. The album is very good. Well done.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-05-11, 06:43 PM

Replies: 0 QO DORSET YEOMANRY WW 1 Views: 1,078 Posted By locking QO DORSET YEOMANRY WW 1 Can some kind soul tell me if the QO DORSET YEOMANRY CAP BADGE 1908- 1922 pattern in bronze was ever replaced by a brass issue during W.W. 1. Thanks JOHN

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 29-04-10, 08:19 PM

Replies: 4 WARRANT OFFICERS IN RLC HELP PLEASE Views: 2,339 Posted By locking WARRANT OFFICERS IN RLC Thank you all for your input. I take it that the bullion on white badge was worn by a STAFF SARGEANT MAJOR FIRST CLASS , RASC Mike, I had heard that sub conductor had been phased out over recent...

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 28-04-10, 09:21 AM

Replies: 4 WARRANT OFFICERS IN RLC HELP PLEASE Views: 2,339 Posted By locking WARRANT OFFICERS IN RLC HELP PLEASE I have heard that the warrant officer ranks in the ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS changed a a while ago. Can some kind person now tell me what they are. I also have a Bullion on white conductors badge. I...

Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 17-04-10, 08:08 PM

Replies: 2 Auction Find of WW1 cloth rank badges? Views: 2,654 Posted By locking If the crown on its own is WW2 would it not be a... If the crown on its own is WW2 would it not be a WO 111 rank badge? The very small crown Appears to be that of a staff/ colour sergeant. That is if they are British Badges.

Forum: General Topics 17-04-10, 07:55 PM

Replies: 17 Boots and Saddles (Ray Collins) Views: 3,091 Posted By locking I am sorry to hear about Rays death. At one time... I am sorry to hear about Rays death. At one time we had a long running Q and A session about the Warrant Officer systems in the U K and USA. I hope that he is always remembered. JOHN

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-03-10, 07:06 PM

Replies: 18 Cloth arm patches Views: 3,286 Posted By locking In Sept. 1939 the Correct name was 42nd (East... In Sept. 1939 the Correct name was 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division. On 1st November 1941 it was converted to 42nd Armoured Division. In August !943 that division passed fromSouthern command...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-01-10, 12:03 PM

Replies: 3 Para LMG patch,ID please. Views: 779 Posted By locking My brother in law who was in 3PARA was wearing... My brother in law who was in 3PARA was wearing that badge on his No 2 dress sleeve in 1963 at my wedding. I am not sure but I think that the badge was not approved by the army. Perhaps the R.S.M....

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-01-10, 07:55 PM

Replies: 4 CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS COMBINATION Views: 1,073 Posted By locking Thank you for your reply Tyneside. Not expected... Thank you for your reply Tyneside. Not expected to make or loose any money. Compared to many of my cloth badges they cost peanuts. however I always try to find out as much as I can about anything I...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-01-10, 02:43 PM

Replies: 4 CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS COMBINATION Views: 1,073 Posted By locking Thanks Alan. Should that be the case, if the... Thanks Alan. Should that be the case, if the badges are ok I can still unstitch them and distribute them around my collection. I have compared the embroidered pegasus badge with a picture of one on...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-01-10, 12:12 PM

Replies: 38 Ghurka sign Views: 12,692 Posted By locking I have found the badge and have tagged it as... I have found the badge and have tagged it as HONGKONG GURKHA BATTALION. I have filed it in my to be looked at later file. The example that I have is emdroidered on felt and unworn. I gave it the name...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-01-10, 11:54 AM

Replies: 38 Ghurka sign Views: 12,692 Posted By locking I was told that it was worn in Hong Kong. The... I was told that it was worn in Hong Kong. The white on blue I mean. I have an example somewhere but cannot lay a hand on it at present. I will see if I can find it and let you know what...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-01-10, 11:41 AM

Replies: 4 CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS COMBINATION Views: 1,073 Posted By locking CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS COMBINATION :rolleyes: Can you help me with the attached combination on a bit of battle dress sleeve. Are the badges genuine? When was it worn ? Possible unit locking

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-10-09, 02:29 PM

Replies: 10 PORT TASK FORCES RE Views: 3,547 Posted By locking PORT TASK FORCES Here are the badges of the task forces. Also the reply from some one who studied TA units in depth. I hope that this helps. cheers locking

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 27-09-09, 02:42 PM

Replies: 3 PTI BADGE Views: 2,767 Posted By locking RAF PTI. In use 1923 to 1949 RAF PTI. In use 1923 to 1949

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 18-08-09, 08:08 AM

Replies: 5 Cap badges, arm badges, time period help needed. Views: 2,011 Posted By locking Before 1922 one chevron above the elbow was the... Before 1922 one chevron above the elbow was the rank badge of a bombadier in the RA. TWO were for corporal. JOHN

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 16-08-09, 02:39 PM

Replies: 6 Air Force Dept Fire Service Views: 3,150 Posted By locking MIKE, I ONLY KNEW OF THE RAF FIRE SERVICE... MIKE, I ONLY KNEW OF THE RAF FIRE SERVICE FROM1961-72. THE UNITS I SAW WERE MANNED BY FIREMAN/GUNNERS OF THE RAF REGIMENT. that does not mean that there were not civilian units, just that i did...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-08-09, 01:57 PM

Replies: 9 Patch for identification please Views: 1,305 Posted By locking The hat may be 14th Army but the flash is a unit... The hat may be 14th Army but the flash is a unit flash which may have served in the 14th army. I do not think that it is a variation of the 14th ARMY. UNFORTUNATLY I cannot identify it. cheers...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 23-07-09, 02:52 PM

Replies: 15 RCAF Propellor Trade Badge Views: 4,519 Posted By locking RAY, A three bladed prop in the RAF is the rank... RAY, A three bladed prop in the RAF is the rank badge of a SENIOR AIR CRAFTSMAN. It was introduced in 1950. Cheers john

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 22-07-09, 06:19 PM

Replies: 15 RCAF Propellor Trade Badge Views: 4,519 Posted By locking IN THE RAF A FOUR BLADED PROP BECAME THE RANK... IN THE RAF A FOUR BLADED PROP BECAME THE RANK BADGE OF A JUNIOR TECHNICIAN IN 1964. PRIOR TO THAT A J/T WORE A SINGLE CHEVRON POINT UP. LOCKING

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 21-07-09, 06:18 PM

Replies: 7 Cavalry Battalion/Brigade shoulder flashes? Views: 1,706 Posted By locking The mod chart gives the b/w diamond as the... The mod chart gives the b/w diamond as the current TRF of THE LIGHT DRAGOONS. Sorry, cannot help with the other. locking

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 12-07-09, 02:05 PM

Replies: 7 HELP WITH METAL EAGLE BADGE Views: 2,150 Posted By locking In the raf the Eagle always faces to the rear.... In the raf the Eagle always faces to the rear. NOT MANY Station warrant oficers would miss that! locking

Forum: General Topics. 01-07-09, 07:03 PM

Replies: 30 Formation signs Views: 4,812 Posted By locking 28 AMBULANCE SQUADRON GURKHA TRANSPORT REGIMENT ... 28 AMBULANCE SQUADRON GURKHA TRANSPORT REGIMENT LOCKING

Forum: General Topics. 30-06-09, 05:18 AM

Replies: 9 Conflicting names Views: 1,427 Posted By locking Converted from 89 th Search light regiment 23... Converted from 89 th Search light regiment 23 March 1942. Tok final form consisting of 442 BTY, 443 BTY, & 444 BTY 3 OCT 1942. Disbanded 6 March 1946 in BOAR. See vol 2 of LINEAGE BOOK OF BRITISH...

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