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militiaman
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General Topics
09-02-22, 06:27 AM
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WW2 nearest female relative badge
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WW2 nearest female relative badge
Hi
I am trying to find the recipient's details for an Australian WW2 female relatives badge for a son/husband in the RAAF.
When I do my search at the National Archives web site the records seem...
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The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun)
20-02-21, 06:33 AM
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Rising sun collar, 3 piece Staff Corp type.
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militiaman
Rising sun collar, 3 piece Staff Corp type.
Hi
I have normally seen this three piece badge in gilt/silver/enamel (behind the crown).
I have just seen an English made collar badge that has a bronze finish instead of gilt. The bronzing is...
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General Topics
14-03-18, 01:38 PM
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When did Stokes mark their badges "STOKES" ?
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militiaman
When did Stokes mark their badges "STOKES" ?
Hi
I appreciate that the Stokes maker marked changed over time.
From "Stokes and Son ..." to "Stokes and Sons .." and then "Stokes".
When did they begin using the "Stokes" only mark on...
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The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun)
21-11-16, 11:11 AM
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Rising Sun Cadet Unit
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militiaman
Hi I also would be interested in one if they...
Hi
I also would be interested in one if they become available.
Dennis
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General Topics
26-03-16, 12:38 AM
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Auxiliary Army Dental Service
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militiaman
Hi I have two of the round badges for the...
Hi
I have two of the round badges for the Aux Dental Services. Both of mine, however, have two lug fittings (as if to go an a lapel ?). Both are serial numbered (3 x digits long) and appear...
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General Topics
26-03-16, 12:14 AM
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Auxiliary Army Dental Service
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militiaman
Hi BC Do you remember if the oval...
Hi BC
Do you remember if the oval badge was worn in the pictures you have seen?
If so, was it worn as a collar badge or hat badge? Was it worn by Dentists, or just by the (female) dental...
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General Topics
24-03-16, 11:38 AM
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Auxiliary Army Dental Service
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militiaman
Hi Same badge set (with brooch fittings) was...
Hi
Same badge set (with brooch fittings) was sold in 2007 by Noble Numismatics in Sydney for $460 plus commission.
http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=216098
Regards
Dennis
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General Topics
10-05-15, 10:40 AM
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Colour patches at Gallipoli
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militiaman
Hi Kingsley I don't know of any...
Hi Kingsley
I don't know of any comprehensive list used by the AIF, only collector observations.
In WW1 there were also, AFC (large), NBT (small), LHFA.
7LH/Australia (unofficial as used for...
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University Regiments, Officer Training Units and Cadets
06-05-15, 01:10 PM
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Australian Army Cadets
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militiaman
Hi ...
Hi
http://www.army.gov.au/Our-work/Equipment-and-clothing/Army_Standing_Orders_for_Dress/~/media/Files/ASOD%20Chapters%20Volume%202/Vols2Pt7Ch01.ashx
Has a link to cadet dress regulations. The...
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General Topics
15-03-15, 09:09 AM
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Munitions Supply Transport badge
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militiaman
Hi Mick I am not trying to pick on...
Hi Mick
I am not trying to pick on you or anything, but I cannot assume this obvious possibility as implied in the title. This is because the driver's vehicle is pictured in the background,...
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General Topics
14-03-15, 08:44 AM
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Munitions Supply Transport badge
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militiaman
Hi Mike Isn't that the General Motors...
Hi Mike
Isn't that the General Motors Holden logo on the lady's top pocket?
Regards
Dennis
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General Topics
13-03-15, 09:01 AM
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Munitions Supply Transport badge
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militiaman
Munitions Supply Transport badge
Hi
Here is an interesting WW2 badge on the Aust War Memorial site (in a portrait painting). Has anyone heard about the Munitions Supply Transport service? Does anyone have any information?
...
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General Topics
09-03-15, 06:15 AM
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The Gun badge for SNCO
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militiaman
Hi Badgecollector I can accept that the hat...
Hi Badgecollector
I can accept that the hat is a photo-prop to enhance the photo. Especially as the badge is in brass, and all the other metal insignia looks dull/oxidised. Also, I recall reading...
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General Topics
08-10-14, 07:05 AM
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Launceston Artillery
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militiaman
Hi Phil The titles at Spinks sure fooled me...
Hi Phil
The titles at Spinks sure fooled me when I first saw them. They are good. Scary thing is that they could have been better if someone had hand finished then with a file etc afterwards.
...
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General Topics
07-10-14, 04:38 PM
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Launceston Artillery
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militiaman
LA shoulder titles
Hi
I would have some reservations about these titles. Have a look at the solder splashes on rear of the titles. They are the same. They should be very individual. I suspect that you have high...
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The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF)
25-09-13, 01:00 PM
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unusual and unknown raaf badge
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militiaman
RAAFcollar badge
Hi
There is also the RAAF Camouflage Section which looks like the top of a lion with a palm leaf across it. I have seen an oxidised collar. Do not know if in opposed pairs but I would suspect so....
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General Topics
25-09-13, 12:40 PM
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australian use of the rough riders badge?
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militiaman
Australian metalRR trade badge
Hi
I own an oxidised metal version of the trade badge. It has the stamped. one-piece lugs common to a lot of 1930's Australian badges.
From memory, the back of the badge is a flat back, but...
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Photographs of Australian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
13-03-13, 04:04 PM
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20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Trooper - 1940
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militiaman
Hi Did the breeches have piping? I have...
Hi
Did the breeches have piping?
I have some breeches in that thin, green cord fabric that matches the odd green colour of the 1931 pattern tunics. They are not piped.
All the best
Dennis
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General Topics
13-03-13, 03:34 PM
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On War Service
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militiaman
Hi Is it possible to post an image of the...
Hi
Is it possible to post an image of the rear of the badge?
I bought an example from EBAY several years ago, and do not remember it to be as nicely detailed as yours.
If it ever goes onto...
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