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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 282
Posted By 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
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By 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
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches Yesterday, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 282
Posted By 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
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches Yesterday, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-03-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 188
Posted By 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
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 15-03-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By 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
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By 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...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 06-03-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 293
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Link: ...

Link:
https://rmhistorical.com/files/content/NCO%20Sgt.pdf

Tim
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-03-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 528
Posted By 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
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-03-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 301
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Here is my HBB in wreath - H……. Brass Band ...

Here is my HBB in wreath - H……. Brass Band

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Canadian items: Tim

Canadian items:

Tim
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-03-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 184
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Royal Irish Fusiliers Eagle

Here is a post from 2023
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94111

Tim
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-03-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 184
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Royal Irish Fusiliers and actual usage long a...

Royal Irish Fusiliers and actual usage long a mystery. Many reproductions / fakes around.
Try a search on RIF eagle.

Tim
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 01-03-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 351
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Chris, View of the back of the first pattern...

Chris,
View of the back of the first pattern badge.
Tim
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 29-02-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 351
Posted By grey_green_acorn
SNIY

It came with this set from a SNIY serving member. I also have this second pattern with details on scroll.

Tim
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 29-02-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 351
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Here is an unworn example. Sorry I don’t have a...

Here is an unworn example. Sorry I don’t have a spare.

Tim
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 28-02-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 118
Posted By grey_green_acorn
The badge: Link to dragon166 album ...

The badge:
Link to dragon166 album

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1234&page=2

Tim
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 27-02-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 639
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Could it be Canadian? The colours but not...

Could it be Canadian?

The colours but not orientation match the Royal Montreal Regiment.

Tim
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 24-02-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Link ...

Link

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=166611672480&_sacat=0

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-02-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By grey_green_acorn
RAMC bullion embroidered badges

Here are three QC bullion embroidered examples from my collection, all in slightly better condition!

Tim
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-02-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 822
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Terry, Congratulations, glad to have made a...

Terry,
Congratulations, glad to have made a small contribution.
Tim
Forum: General Topics. 21-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By grey_green_acorn
I have this rather battered version which might...

I have this rather battered version which might have been worn in a pagri?

Tim
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-02-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 136
Posted By grey_green_acorn
Like this? But seems to have green paint? I...

Like this?
But seems to have green paint?
I understand that there are issues with the design of the King’s (Tudor) Crown on various badges which is delaying production and issues pending additional...
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