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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
11-12-21, 12:09 PM
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Admiralty, Army and RAF raised Police Overseas
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PM sent
PM sent
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
30-11-21, 08:38 PM
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RAF?
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dragon166
The Marksman badge is RAF but the "I" badge is a...
The Marksman badge is RAF but the "I" badge is a Civil Defence Instructor badge. There are three variations, the blue (as yours), silver and gold.
Dave
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
25-11-21, 10:51 AM
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Somaliland Chiefs Badge Ribbon
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dragon166
The ribbons for these medals changed according to...
The ribbons for these medals changed according to the area issued, see the attachment. If you would like a clearer copy then please pm me.
Dave
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
19-11-21, 03:15 PM
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HELP IN DATING THIS RAF EAGLE PLEASE
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dragon166
The type of eagle in your pic is a Candian WWII...
The type of eagle in your pic is a Candian WWII pattern. It is similar in design to the earlier eagles but is on a greenish rayon background, whereas the earlier versions were on a heavy khaki...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
16-08-21, 05:28 PM
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Bullion wings for review.
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dragon166
I think both of these wings are post WWII. The...
I think both of these wings are post WWII. The lower one is definitely the 1947 pattern.
Dave
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
13-08-21, 05:34 PM
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RAF Parachute Bulb
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dragon166
Instituted in 1962 it had a blue/grey backing...
Instituted in 1962 it had a blue/grey backing until 1972, when it was changed to dark blue.
Dave
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
05-08-21, 10:32 PM
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Unknown TRF
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dragon166
Thanks Craig, just what I needed. Dave
Thanks Craig, just what I needed.
Dave
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
05-08-21, 04:58 PM
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Unknown TRF
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Unknown TRF
Can anyone tell me wht this trf is please?
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Headdress
01-08-21, 09:53 AM
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Raf warrant officer visor construction
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dragon166
I haven't managed to find any info on why this SD...
I haven't managed to find any info on why this SD was worn but the wearers all appear to be aircrew. Other pictures of WOs show them wearing the FS cap or the standard WO version.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
17-07-21, 03:13 PM
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New Book, Admiralty, Army and RAF raised Police Overseas
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dragon166
I am also interested
I am also interested
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
15-07-21, 08:21 PM
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WW2 RAF provost armbands
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dragon166
No Paul. Originally the Station Police came under...
No Paul. Originally the Station Police came under the authority of the Station Commander. The APM was appointed to a regional area not a station where he was assisted by the DAPM. It wasn't until...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
15-07-21, 07:57 PM
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WW2 RAF provost armbands
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Paul The rank structure of these arm bands is...
Paul
The rank structure of these arm bands is as follows;
Provost Marshal (PM - two types - Air Officer and Group Captain)
Deputy Provost Marshal (DPM - actual rank dependent on the PM rank at the...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
15-07-21, 06:05 PM
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WW2 RAF provost armbands
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dragon166
PM sent Dave
PM sent
Dave
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
10-07-21, 01:16 PM
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Padded navigator wing on lapel pin...
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dragon166
From the embroidery and the backing material I...
From the embroidery and the backing material I would say this is of fairly recent manufacture, definately post WWII.
Dave
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
09-07-21, 03:09 PM
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New Zealand Air Force Book 1923-1948
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dragon166
Interesting looking book and would happily...
Interesting looking book and would happily purchase a copy but not with cost almost doubled by the postal charges (£45 for the book and £34 for the postage) too expensive!
Can't you make a pdf/ebook...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
04-07-21, 05:28 PM
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R.N.A.S. or F.A.A. cloth eagle?
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dragon166
Air Force Order 2793 is incorrect. The AFO...
Air Force Order 2793 is incorrect. The AFO stands for Admiralty Fleet Order 2793.
Dave
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
01-07-21, 10:36 PM
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Officers bullion cap badge
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dragon166
This is the standard version of an Officer's cap...
This is the standard version of an Officer's cap badge which was in use from 1918 to the mid 1950s. The size of the crown varies greatly dependent on the manufacturer. Their is a good chance that...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
28-06-21, 11:39 AM
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R.N.A.S. or F.A.A. cloth eagle?
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dragon166
Use of the eagle badges by the RNAS ceased after...
Use of the eagle badges by the RNAS ceased after absorbtion into the RAF. The eagle became the shoulder badges of the new service, red on khaki for the khaki uniforms and light blue on black for...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
19-06-21, 03:34 PM
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Battle of Britain clasp gilt rosette
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dragon166
Jeff, here is the example I have in my ribbon...
Jeff, here is the example I have in my ribbon collection. Hope this helps
Dave
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The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF)
11-06-21, 11:13 AM
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unusual, WW2 RAAF wings
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dragon166
The wings should be on a black background. The...
The wings should be on a black background. The arm eagle appears to show the back of the badge as the eagle usually flies to the right (not left as in your picture). The black would be the backing...
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Other Militaria
06-06-21, 10:49 PM
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Help! Please ...Unusual military type pliers for identification
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dragon166
Normally used for opening nailed down lids of...
Normally used for opening nailed down lids of transit cases. The sliding handle acts as a hammer for forcing the jaws into the wood around the nail.
Dave
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-06-21, 06:28 PM
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Bullion Eagle
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dragon166
Agree RNAS eagle Dave
Agree RNAS eagle
Dave
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
29-05-21, 10:47 AM
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unknown badge help please
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dragon166
It is a variation of the RAF Levies Iraq cap...
It is a variation of the RAF Levies Iraq cap badge.
Dave
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
23-05-21, 09:19 PM
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Four Russian patches
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dragon166
Badger44 Try the following site, some of your...
Badger44
Try the following site, some of your badges are shown there
http://www.kokosar.com/RFarmy2.html
Dave
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
23-05-21, 04:31 PM
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RAF Doctor Plastic patch
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dragon166
Terry Look in my book and you will see a whole...
Terry
Look in my book and you will see a whole range of these items. They are for wear on hi-vis jackets, the large size on the back and the smaller one on the left breast.
Dave
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