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Showing results 1 to 25 of 120 Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: DAVID B HOWELL

Forum: Off topic 09-05-16, 10:25 AM

Replies: 82 Dave Cutforth Views: 11,064 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL A true gentleman who will be sadly missed ... A true gentleman who will be sadly missed David

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-12-15, 09:52 PM

Replies: 6 Unknown PTS armband? Views: 1,032 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Simon Worn by Queen Alexandras Royal Navy... Hi Simon Worn by Queen Alexandras Royal Navy Nursing Service during their first 6 months of training PTS stands for Preliminary Training School certainly worn in the 1960/70's. Hope this helps...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-07-15, 10:42 AM

Replies: 10 RNAS LT Pilot Shoulder boards Views: 1,849 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Alex Yes David Hi Alex Yes David

Forum: General Topics. 29-07-15, 06:20 AM

Replies: 66 Davec2 Views: 5,170 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Get well soon Dave David Get well soon Dave David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-02-15, 06:58 AM

Replies: 7 R.N. Air Mechanic-Engines Views: 2,052 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Australlian because of the weave. ... Hi Australlian because of the weave. David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 17-02-15, 06:54 AM

Replies: 7 R.N. Air Mechanic-Engines Views: 2,052 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi These are Royal Australlian Navy issue ... Hi These are Royal Australlian Navy issue David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 11-01-15, 01:49 PM

Replies: 3 Boatswain's Mate patch Views: 1,691 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Boatswains Mate is a Merchant Navy rank... Hi Boatswains Mate is a Merchant Navy rank although the Royal Navy did have the rank in victorian times. The badge is one of crossed anchors. I do have a spare if you are interested send me a...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 28-10-14, 11:20 AM

Replies: 10 ROYAL MARINES 350th BIRTHDAY Views: 2,042 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL ROYAL MARINES 350th BIRTHDAY Hi Everyone A very happy birthday to all current and past Royal Marines who are celebrating their 350th Birthday. David

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 15-09-14, 06:03 PM

Replies: 9 A WW2 era Commando patch? Views: 1,032 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Is it woven or painted David Hi Is it woven or painted David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 15-09-14, 02:33 PM

Replies: 18 Engine room artificer rank clarification Views: 8,194 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Bryan You beat me to it. Trust you are... Hi Bryan You beat me to it. Trust you are keeping well? David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 04-09-14, 02:20 PM

Replies: 3 Shoulder Boards, P.B. Richards, RN Views: 1,372 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi John I agree with Pete on this one... Hi John I agree with Pete on this one Merchant Navy Boards, the buttons are modern Shaw Saville and BP Tankers the makers names on the backings Morrerys and Harveys also suggest Merchant Navy...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 04-07-14, 04:51 AM

Replies: 3 Royal Naval badge query Views: 1,015 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Yes agreed Blazer Badge David Hi Yes agreed Blazer Badge David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 03-07-14, 02:33 PM

Replies: 3 War Department Fleet Officer cap badge Views: 1,114 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi PM sent David Hi PM sent David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 03-07-14, 12:24 PM

Replies: 3 War Department Fleet Officer cap badge Views: 1,114 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Period - Late 1910's to early 1920's ... Hi Period - Late 1910's to early 1920's Ex Royal Navy Officers hired short term by the War Dept to clear mines from harbours etc that had been layed during WWI. Value £50-£60 in good...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 02-07-14, 04:17 PM

Replies: 61 Interesting photo - Naval Officers(?) Views: 7,567 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Bryan The plot thickens see ebay item No... Hi Bryan The plot thickens see ebay item No 380940651432 same group different photo second from the left is wearing army insignia and there is no ensign in the background. They are wearing KC CPO...

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 20-05-14, 09:29 AM

Replies: 15 RAMC sleeve badges Views: 3,027 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Guys The navy also had them are you sure... Hi Guys The navy also had them are you sure the backing is black and not a very dark blue. David

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-05-14, 03:59 PM

Replies: 4 Unknown Merchant Shipping Line Cap Badge Views: 1,602 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Yes thats correct Phil. David Hi Yes thats correct Phil. David

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 05-04-14, 04:25 PM

Replies: 9 Naval Artillery Volunteers Views: 3,140 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Pete Good news to hear the question of... Hi Pete Good news to hear the question of the badge has been solved and a great lot of information as well. I am sure it will be of great interest to a lot of naval collectors. David

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-03-14, 06:53 AM

Replies: 14 merchant navy ??? Views: 911 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Yes it is P&O / Orient Line. If you... Hi Yes it is P&O / Orient Line. If you google P&O you will find out when they joined forces and that will give you a rough date for the badge. David

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-03-14, 06:38 AM

Replies: 8 Port 14 Views: 798 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Simon It is the lifeboat station on... Hi Simon It is the lifeboat station on merchants ships, ie port (Left) side lifeboat No 14. If you want to move it on pm me Regards David

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 13-02-14, 05:46 AM

Replies: 9 Merchant Navy without a red cushion? Views: 2,054 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Andy and Phil The British Merchant Navy... Hi Andy and Phil The British Merchant Navy does not use the fouled anchor on its cap badges. David

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 10-02-14, 07:05 AM

Replies: 10 RCN badge (possible) unknown Views: 3,064 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Brian Having looked at it again the way... Hi Brian Having looked at it again the way 'canada' bends suggests a shoulder title if it was an arm badge surely 'canada' would bend the other way. What do you think? Only a thought but if...

Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 07-02-14, 06:28 AM

Replies: 10 RCN badge (possible) unknown Views: 3,064 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Bryan I also saw this on a certain site... Hi Bryan I also saw this on a certain site and thought you would pick it up. I was hoping you could tell us what it was used for. I have no idea and cannt find it in any books of course it dosnt...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-02-14, 02:04 PM

Replies: 42 Thoughts on RAF Combined Ops BD? Views: 3,199 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Hi Steve Having looked at the picture long... Hi Steve Having looked at the picture long and hard at the PO photo at 400% I would come down on the cap badge as being Kings Crown which would fit in with andy's (nozzer) observation that the...

Forum: General Topics. 02-02-14, 03:29 AM

Replies: 34 Why bother ? Views: 2,917 Posted By DAVID B HOWELL Dave Good to have you back. See you at... Dave Good to have you back. See you at Stratford sometime. Regards David

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