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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-06-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,810
Posted By wf789
Thanks Alex. It looks like a fantastic and very...

Thanks Alex. It looks like a fantastic and very useful book to own. I can't find one right now for sub-£40, but if I see one reasonably priced I will certainly be picking up a copy.

Many thanks,
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-06-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,810
Posted By wf789
For sure. It doesn't really look like it could be...

For sure. It doesn't really look like it could be any of the other patches aside from this one. Plus you can see the similarities from the picture I posted.

Neither do I. I just used this link for...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-06-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,810
Posted By wf789
Perhaps, but I would say it looks more like the...

Perhaps, but I would say it looks more like the Higher Submarine Detector badge? Assuming that the quartermaster badge I added is the correct badge (I couldn't find one with a star).

The top right...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-06-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,810
Posted By wf789
That's right. Mix up on my part, apologies. ...

That's right. Mix up on my part, apologies.

Anyone can ID this trade badge? :confused:
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-06-21, 11:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,810
Posted By wf789
Royal Navy Ratings Patch identification

Evening guys,
Hoping to get some assistance on IDing this WWII patch. I had him down as a Leading Seaman, but looking at the patch I think that is incorrect...

I think it may be either Higher...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-06-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By wf789
Thanks all. As it goes I actually was able to...

Thanks all. As it goes I actually was able to find out which it was about 10 minutes after I made the post!



That would make sense. He served with the 2nd Lothians and Border Horse 1942-1945...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-06-21, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By wf789
[WW2] Cap & shoulder insignia ID

Hello guys, is anybody able to help ID these for me?
Any help is much appreciated :)
cap badge:
https://i.imgur.com/iQw5D5H.png
shoulder title
https://i.imgur.com/YWP0Eyz.png
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 07-07-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Posted By wf789
Hi Phil, Yes, I believe the one I have posted...

Hi Phil,
Yes, I believe the one I have posted is not WW2 so I won't go for it. Hopefully Nozzer can share some info and a picture of a period one then I will know what to look for.

Cheers , Will.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 07-07-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Posted By wf789
Thanks Guzzman. It's ok, hopefully this thread...

Thanks Guzzman. It's ok, hopefully this thread will be of use to someone else in the future as well who has the same question if they use the search feature.

This one is probably post-war then,...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-07-18, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By wf789
Cheers everyone, seems like this is likely the...

Cheers everyone, seems like this is likely the case.

I have most of his non-military information so I'll try to get his service record and update this thread when I find out! Probably easier than...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-07-18, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By wf789
Hi Tim, thanks for your input. It does look...

Hi Tim, thanks for your input.

It does look quite similar to the Highland Light Infantry badge but I think its different at the top... I wish I had a better picture but sadly this is all. If he...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 06-07-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Posted By wf789
Thanks sailorbear for the additional info. I have...

Thanks sailorbear for the additional info. I have sent Nozzer a PM.

If it helps, here is the picture of the back. I have a feeling it isn't pre-1945 but hopefully someone can give an answer :)
...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-07-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By wf789
Army cap badge/pin?

Hi all,

attached below is a picture of my Great-Uncle. I have no military info on him but will try to get his service record soon. My Nan told me that her sister said that he was a Chef as he had...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 06-07-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Posted By wf789
Cheers for the information Alex. Ok, hopefully...

Cheers for the information Alex. Ok, hopefully will get more opinions :)
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 06-07-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By wf789
Cheers Irv, Name's Will :)

Cheers Irv,

Name's Will :)
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 06-07-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Posted By wf789
H.M.S. Cap tally

Hello all, can you tell me what period this cap tally is from? I know these are hard to date but any advice is appreciated.

I was told that no HMS cap tallies were used after 1945 but I read a...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 01-07-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By wf789
Thank you, Jelly Terror.

Thank you, Jelly Terror.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 16-06-18, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By wf789
Thanks for the Welcome, Bill. PM system is...

Thanks for the Welcome, Bill. PM system is working for me now as well :)
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 15-06-18, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By wf789
Hello

Hi everyone, I joined the forum recently. I am trying to acquire Royal Navy cloth insignia /badges that my gt. Grandfather would have worn in WW1 + WW2.

P.S. Is the private message system broken?...
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