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Showing results 1 to 22 of 22 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Rob Miller

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-05-19, 09:53 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller A new buy all the way from South Africa, I'm... A new buy all the way from South Africa, I'm hoping its cWW2? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-09-18, 10:13 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Presumably early WW2 or just before, pencilled on... Presumably early WW2 or just before, pencilled on the back "RA Regimental Driver Instructor" and a photographers stamp "? & Mason Minster Road Isle of Sheppey". Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-01-18, 10:22 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller A new purchase, Feb 25th 1946, No2 Depot C.A.? ... A new purchase, Feb 25th 1946, No2 Depot C.A.? It appears that this Driver Mechanic may have been entitled to the "C" trade badge? Also interesting that a class C Driver Mechanic was only the...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-11-17, 04:19 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller I'm pleased with this new purchase, the backing... I'm pleased with this new purchase, the backing appears very dark blue or black. Could it be RN or Royal Marines? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 09-11-17, 04:37 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Maybe there weren't any rules? Rob Maybe there weren't any rules? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-09-17, 11:06 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller And here is the original picture with Formation... And here is the original picture with Formation badge still in place. Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-09-17, 06:34 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller It appears this picture was discussed years ago... It appears this picture was discussed years ago on the WW2talkforum. Then it was suggested that Sgt Instructors wore trade badges this way? ...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-09-17, 08:37 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Here it is, thanks to the original poster Steve. ... Here it is, thanks to the original poster Steve. The cover of picture post from October 1944. Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-09-17, 02:06 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller This picture has just turned up on another forum,... This picture has just turned up on another forum, is this a drivers badge with star worn on his stripes? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 07-08-17, 08:03 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller I have found some references to drivers badges in... I have found some references to drivers badges in this Jan 1945 book, Its a Royal Artillery publication so I'm not sure if RASC and other Regiments followed the same principles or at the same times?...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-05-17, 08:06 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Thanks for the reply Simon, the one shown right... Thanks for the reply Simon, the one shown right is pretty thin and does appear to show file marks, it could be cast and hand finished or cut from thin sheet, either way its a bit rough and does...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-04-17, 06:45 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Another type of drivers badge. Are these RAF... Another type of drivers badge. Are these RAF and from what period? Also the "locally made" one seems to be on the same alignment as the cloth version, the other one is 45% out? Any thoughts...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 20-06-16, 09:14 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller I bought this badge at the Wartime in the Vale... I bought this badge at the Wartime in the Vale show on Sunday. I'm hoping its "MC" for Motorcyclist but I can't find an image of another one like it. Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 16-06-16, 10:29 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller If they are separate badges there must be a... If they are separate badges there must be a possibility this Essex man had already earned an efficiency star for other reasons before he became a qualified driver? Or was the Efficiency Badge...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 15-06-16, 01:29 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller I guess this Lance Corporal would be Essex... 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 ...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-06-16, 03:19 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Probably not a driver, but a DCLI soldier wearing... Probably not a driver, but a DCLI soldier wearing the star badge I presume between 1908 and 1914? Rob http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=998&pictureid=130453 ...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-06-16, 01:49 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Hi Grumpy, can you describe it, I'm not a member... Hi Grumpy, can you describe it, I'm not a member of the Great War Forum so I can't see any pictures there. rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 31-05-16, 11:00 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Not sure which unit this Lady is with but the... Not sure which unit this Lady is with but the star presumably marks her role as a driver? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 24-05-16, 10:56 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Perhaps a better question would be as to the... Perhaps a better question would be as to the purpose of a drivers badge? Was it so a Military Policeman or other person in authority could see that you were qualified to be in charge of a vehicle...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 24-05-16, 08:51 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Am I right in saying that having a military... Am I right in saying that having a military driving licence wouldn't necessarily mean that you would wear any of the drivers badges. Not even if you had an "A" or "B" vehicle assigned to you? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-05-16, 05:10 PM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller With the crown above wheel badge, there seem to... With the crown above wheel badge, there seem to be two versions, large and small crown. Is the large crown version more likely to be a pre WW2 prize badge? Rob

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-05-16, 11:31 AM

Replies: 94 Types of Drivers Badges Views: 11,908 Posted By Rob Miller Types of Drivers Badges Please can anyone explain the difference between all the different badges worn by Drivers on BD? Is it to do with the "Class" of tradesman you are A,B or C or the types of vehicle you drove? Rob

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