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25-05-19, 03:03 PM
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Ken, I dont believe thats a drivers badge. ...
Ken,
I dont believe thats a drivers badge.
I think its a Foreign rank star off the shoulder, not sure which country.
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14-05-18, 09:29 PM
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I have sent it a few minutes a go. regards
I have sent it a few minutes a go.
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14-05-18, 09:22 PM
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See me email and reserve me the G in wreath with...
See me email and reserve me the G in wreath with star please.
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10-09-17, 09:55 PM
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Ah yes, that makes more sense. reagrsd
Ah yes, that makes more sense.
reagrsd
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10-09-17, 09:13 PM
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Rob, Army motorcycle and Para helmet. The...
Rob,
Army motorcycle and Para helmet. The plot thickens!
Still have no idea though.
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10-09-17, 06:42 PM
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Rob, Very confusing for sure. Could you...
Rob,
Very confusing for sure.
Could you show the whole photo for context please.
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07-08-17, 09:29 AM
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Rob, Very interesting, and also with the...
Rob,
Very interesting, and also with the 1944 mention of the RA trades of Gunner-Mechanic and Gunner-Operator which confirm the unofficial 'GM' in wreath and 'GO' in wreath badges.
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01-05-17, 09:02 AM
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Rob, Yes I think you are right, I missed the...
Rob,
Yes I think you are right, I missed the last photo.
regarsd
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29-04-17, 08:20 AM
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Hello, Neither are RAF badges, both a...
Hello,
Neither are RAF badges, both a drivers badges from the Army.
The RAF had a similar badge for Apprentices but that had a propellor in the middle, whereas this is a steering wheel.
They...
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22-06-16, 06:22 PM
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Yes it definately does in that respect. ...
Yes it definately does in that respect.
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22-06-16, 05:41 PM
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Marc, Its similar, but very un-British...
Marc,
Its similar, but very un-British looking.
Do you have any history on it?
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20-06-16, 09:56 AM
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Another WW2 unofficial badge. Possibly...
Another WW2 unofficial badge. Possibly Motorcyclist but not confirmed.
DR (Despatch Rider) was the usual badge.
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16-06-16, 11:02 AM
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Rob, the efficiency star was worn on the...
Rob,
the efficiency star was worn on the other sleeve and only by territorials and although not discontinued officially until 1952 and dont seem to have been worn in WW2.
If its separate, then...
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15-06-16, 10:17 PM
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[QUOTE=Rob Miller;364610]I guess this Lance...
[QUOTE=Rob Miller;364610]I guess this Lance Corporal would be Essex Regiment early WW2 or just before?, in this case quite a large star above the wheel.
Rob,
Thats an interesting photo and as you...
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15-06-16, 09:06 PM
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The answer is - 6 pointed stars = Royal Marines. ...
The answer is - 6 pointed stars = Royal Marines.
They use the Naval 6 star on their badges unlike the Army's 5 star.
The badge is a Drive 2nd Class.
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15-06-16, 07:44 PM
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Nope, there is more to it than just that. ...
Nope, there is more to it than just that.
Look at it carefully.
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15-06-16, 05:21 PM
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Here is a drivers badge. Anyone care to tell...
Here is a drivers badge.
Anyone care to tell me exactly what it is?
Not you Grumpy - you wrote the book on it - literally:D
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01-06-16, 08:54 PM
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Tim, Its always a pleasure to see the badges...
Tim,
Its always a pleasure to see the badges from your album.
Several on there that I would still like to find.
regards
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01-06-16, 01:59 PM
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David, Excellent photo clearly showing the...
David,
Excellent photo clearly showing the MT in wreath badge worn by a Motor Transport driver of the ASC.
I didnt know they were worn so early as that.
I have attached my MT badges and I...
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01-06-16, 11:19 AM
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Yes, there is a mention of a DR badge in Gamages...
Yes, there is a mention of a DR badge in Gamages 1917 catalogue.
I dont include that within the category of Driver though.
regards
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31-05-16, 04:34 PM
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I am unaware of any Driver badge in WW1 for...
I am unaware of any Driver badge in WW1 for Mechanical Vehicles.
I was under the impression the winged series of badges ( BC, BG, DM, DR, IC, MC, MT) were WW2 and unofficial.
Can you find the...
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31-05-16, 11:58 AM
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Rob, The star for Driver wasnt introduced...
Rob,
The star for Driver wasnt introduced until 1950 and this photo appears to be WW2.
Cant say what it is though.
regards
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23-05-16, 08:48 PM
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Rob, I dont think that necessarily follows. ...
Rob,
I dont think that necessarily follows.
They come in a variety of different sizes and wheel pattern/colours.
regards
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23-05-16, 04:42 PM
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Jon, Interesting to note that 73 is the same...
Jon,
Interesting to note that 73 is the same as the pamphlet and 74 very similar.
regards
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23-05-16, 03:36 PM
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David, I was not aware you were who you are. ...
David,
I was not aware you were who you are.
Your book has been on my bookshelve since 1984 and there hasnt been a week that I have not consulted it.
It was Denis who first got me into collecting...
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