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Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-04-22, 03:01 AM
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Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items new to my collection.

Another 10 items new to my collection.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 20-04-22, 08:21 PM
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Views: 1,867
Posted By nbroadarrowz
My suggestion for the men not wearing collar...

My suggestion for the men not wearing collar badges would be due to status.
The higher the rank the more badges allowed to be worn.
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 20-04-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 179
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Bands wore white metal badges. This photo of...

Bands wore white metal badges.
This photo of the CYC band is dated April 1937.
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 15-04-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Thanks to the author of the new book on the New...

Thanks to the author of the new book on the New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling company (who provided the orders) we now have a little more insight into badges worn by this unit.

Once again history...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-03-22, 11:20 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The RNR Commanders jacket is named to Winton. ...

The RNR Commanders jacket is named to Winton.
He served on HMS Glenroy (landing ship) during Operation Neptune and then HMS Eaglet which was a DEMS training establishment.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 08-03-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 156
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Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items. The badges with the crowns...

Another 10 items.
The badges with the crowns are all the small size for CPO's
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 04-03-22, 01:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,328
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The NZ Volunteer Dress Regulation of 1882 (page...

The NZ Volunteer Dress Regulation of 1882 (page 83) para 251 says that the NAV are to have the same uniform as the RNAV (page 209). This states that the buttons, para 111, are RN-AV in silver with...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 20-02-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The Australian Naval Auxiliary Patrol unit and...

The Australian Naval Auxiliary Patrol unit and badges are detailed in 'Kit Muster' by John Perryman.
NZ had a NAPS and only one badge to denote service which they wore on the cuff in the same way as...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 20-02-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Ten more items

Enjoy
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 06-01-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By nbroadarrowz
The cap in question is a Cap, Winter, Cloth...

The cap in question is a Cap, Winter, Cloth pattern with a stores code of 22F/13. Canadian pattern and made clothing was issued in Canada to Empire Air Training Scheme personal. Officers could buy a...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-01-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,007
Posted By nbroadarrowz
They all look good to me. The second badge looks...

They all look good to me. The second badge looks late war production.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 03-01-22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By nbroadarrowz
No book is perfect, now or in the future. Books...

No book is perfect, now or in the future. Books are produced by humans and humans are inherently flawed so nothing produced by humans will be perfect.

As the author of 5 books I have made...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 21-12-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By nbroadarrowz
There is still no evidenced based reference...

There is still no evidenced based reference material to indicated that these badges were expressly made for and only used by tunnellers.
They are simply large size NZ Engineers badges.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 21-12-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Thanks for the positive comments. The blouse is...

Thanks for the positive comments.
The blouse is attributed to Lieutenant HG Taylor RNZNVR (A), was made by McLaren of Glasgow and was made in the style of an army BD blouse but this private purchase...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-12-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Hi, This is a very good example of why the...

Hi,
This is a very good example of why the badge pattern numbers are important to know, understand and associate with the badge design.
To me this AFO shows that (during WW2) although a new trade...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 11-12-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items. Merry Christmas

Another 10 items.
Merry Christmas
Forum: New Zealand Badges 19-10-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By nbroadarrowz
JD, The badges being worn, which I think are...

JD,
The badges being worn, which I think are all gold, are
Upper left arm RNVR good service badge in the form of a narrow chevron (pattern 22). This should not be confused with the good conduct...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 09-10-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,193
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Someone wrote a book which will answer some of...

Someone wrote a book which will answer some of your questions.
New Zealand Ari Force Uniforms, Clothing, Badges, and Personal Equipment 1923-1948
Barry
Forum: New Zealand Badges 03-10-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By nbroadarrowz
your cap ribbon will be the pre and early war...

your cap ribbon will be the pre and early war RNVR (New Zealand Division) type.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 28-09-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Here is the badge in comparison. I am happy to...

Here is the badge in comparison.
I am happy to think that it is a pre-1934 CPO/PO engineer of Royal Indian Marine cap badge.
Not in my sphere of collecting but I am happy to have brought it out of...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-09-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Interesting jacket for sale in NZ

Maybe of interest to someone.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/militaria/uniforms/listing/3278298567?bof=jbXh3lY2

The jacket its self is a 3rd version of the 1902...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-09-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Hi Pete, Thank you for your thoughts. I don't...

Hi Pete,
Thank you for your thoughts.
I don't know how it turned up here in NZ but it was with some other naval and MN items from the WW2 or earlier period.

I agree not RIM officers and yes...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-09-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Royal Indian Marine cap badge

Hi,
I brought this with the hope that it is pre 1934 Royal Indian Marine?
But now I do wonder. Maybe an CPO or PO badge?
Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-09-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items 6801 is a 'Soap bag'. Enjoy....

Another 10 items
6801 is a 'Soap bag'.
Enjoy.
Barry
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 17-09-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,475
Posted By nbroadarrowz
Another 10 items

Another 10 items
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