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Showing results 1 to 25 of 26 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: MartinRF

Forum: General Topics 06-03-24, 10:51 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on Anzac 'A' badges... 297330 297331 297332 ...have managed to secure two of the last few requirements to complete my set of worsted trade/qualification/skill-arms-arms badges...(8{

Forum: General Topics 25-08-21, 11:37 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on ANZAC "A" badges 256228 256229 256230 ...ahhhhh, reading further in to the various AMF orders, the 1922 Standing Orders for Clothing details the metal badges for wear by Citizen Forces - Officers had gilding...

Forum: General Topics 25-08-21, 07:26 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ...was that just for those particular artillery... ...was that just for those particular artillery badges - the oxidising of copper badges?...the 1921 AMF Standing Orders for Clothing, Part II., Citizens Forces and Senior Cadets states 'gilding...

Forum: General Topics 24-08-21, 10:39 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on ANZAC "A" badges 256198 ...here is the full postcard...about the copper oxidised artillery badges made in 1927, was it common practice for the PMF to subdue their insignia out of wartime?...(8{

Forum: General Topics 22-08-21, 11:55 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on Anzac "A" badges ...a few images of AIF personnel wearing distinctive insignia...the (instructor) Officer is wearing the Bombers two-colour badge in cloth - the ball is lighter in colour than the flames, as is that...

Forum: General Topics 08-08-21, 10:52 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ...picked this up at a local militaria fair,... ...picked this up at a local militaria fair, today - made in the thicker 'Gamages' style of manufacture...it's only the second example that I have seen in 40+ years (and I bought that one, too)...(8{...

Forum: General Topics 25-07-21, 11:10 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF 254883 254884 ...am very much looking... 254883 254884 ...am very much looking forward to the listing of identified items of insignia manufactured in Australia for the AIF...have been picking them up over here for 35+ years - this is...

Forum: General Topics 25-07-21, 10:50 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ...here is my example of a photo of this badge in... ...here is my example of a photo of this badge in wear on the shortened greatcoat for vehicle/cart personnel - your image shows an AFC member wearing it...never seen/had anyone identify one over here...

Forum: General Topics 24-07-21, 11:56 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF 254848 254849 The A.I.F. Standing... 254848 254849 The A.I.F. Standing Orders are a mine of information...you are correct about the unauthorised use of the worsted: "AUSTRALIA"... No 1481. 10th January, 1917. Dress. Attention...

Forum: General Topics 23-07-21, 08:31 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ...some later AIF orders where the addition of... ...some later AIF orders where the addition of the 'RAA' scroll badge was authorised for wear - I read that the Heavy Artillery personnel enlisted (almost to a man) in the AIF which may be why they...

Forum: General Topics 22-07-21, 03:54 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF 254780 254781 254782 ...another couple... 254780 254781 254782 ...another couple of sepia images showing non-regulation insignia being worn within the A.I.F. - the bugler looks as though he's also wearing the double powder-horn...

Forum: General Topics 20-07-21, 08:49 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF 254704 254705 ...here are a couple of... 254704 254705 ...here are a couple of sepia photos from my collection...one shows an AIF Officer wearing a skill-at-arms badge: Bomber - quite likely an instructor at an Army/Corps bombing...

Forum: General Topics 20-07-21, 02:24 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF 254694 254695 ...ahhhhhh...you have... 254694 254695 ...ahhhhhh...you have made me aware of an unknown, unknown - I didn't know that I didn't know that the AAMC wore the British 'MT' trade badge...will have to throw away a couple of...

Forum: General Topics 19-07-21, 02:49 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ...the Third Division memo for the 'TM' in a... ...the Third Division memo for the 'TM' in a wreath, in worsted, is attached...the various standing orders for the other badges for bombers are also attached - this must be the only skill-at-arms...

Forum: General Topics 18-07-21, 12:56 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF my trade/prize cloth badges... 254602 ...have, during the prolonged UK lockdown, finally managed to mount my trade/prize cloth badges on to the one display frame...some of these are common, some are not so common...the senior...

Forum: General Topics 22-12-20, 10:38 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on Anzac "A" badges ...back on topic, here are the only A.I.F. orders that I have ever been able to find concerning the Galllipoli service badge - originally promulgated as far into the conflict as 29th October 1917,...

Forum: General Topics 12-12-20, 01:16 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ANZAC - A ... ...of the 2 shirts, 1 undershirt, 2 ties, 10 pairs of socks (that all came together with a very washed-out slouch hat, a greatcoat and a tunic which were not being offered to me as the hat/tunic were...

Forum: General Topics 12-12-20, 07:30 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on ANZAC "A" badges ...missed off a few images on that last post...the brodie helmets are hard to find in original condition...one had been (period) re-issued from the British Army equipment depot at Le Harve where it...

Forum: General Topics 11-12-20, 03:13 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on ANZAC "A" badges ...some more stuff...(8{

Forum: General Topics 11-12-20, 03:05 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF 235926 235927 235928 235929 ... 235926 235927 235928 235929 235930

Forum: General Topics 10-12-20, 04:06 PM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Any info on ANZAC "A" badges ...mostly from trading with other collections, but over the years from various dealers as well...the militaria fair/auction scene here is currently healthy - possibly more so than the...

Forum: General Topics 09-12-20, 11:47 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ANZAC - A ... The hospital-blue walking out tunic is the only example I have ever seen, in over 30 years, coming on to the market - a blues greatcoat and waistcoat were offered to me years ago, but at stupid...

Forum: General Topics 09-12-20, 09:01 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ANZAC - A ... Here are a few more images of some of my finds...(8{ 235763 235764 235765 235766

Forum: General Topics 08-12-20, 11:00 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF Yes, of the eight (8) A.I.F. tunics that I have... Yes, of the eight (8) A.I.F. tunics that I have managed to secure over the years - two KD (one Australian-made OR's, one Egyptian-made Officer's), two OR's Australian-made CP, two OR's British-made...

Forum: General Topics 08-12-20, 08:23 AM

Replies: 73 Any info on Anzac "A" badges Views: 7,695 Posted By MartinRF ANZAC - A ... ...off-topic, I know, but these came with the tunic - clearly not all breeches issues to dismounted A.I.F. personnel were made of Bedford-cord, nor had laces with eyelets and thigh re-enforcements,...

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