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Originally Posted by jack768
Sorry to have come in so late but X trade Radio Technicians were still
wearing the sparks badge in the 60s (Yes I was one of these)
There is a difference though, no fist like the RAF version but a red
circle where the fist would be. Like the RAF it allowed lower ranks
to speak directly to an officer to deliver messages.
The REME had radio techs too so maybe also used the Sparks Badge.
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Jack,
The Army had many versions of the Circle and Sparks and also the Fist and Sparks badges.
Their use is complex and included numerous trades, including Armament artificers (wireless), Wireless Mechanics, Armament Artificers (radio), Radio mechanics (radio location), Radio mechanic, line mechanic, telegraphic mechanic, operator fire control, telecommunications technician, line technician, operators (fire control), Operators (keyboard and line), Operators (wireless & Keyboard) and also Infantry Signallers with the above skills.
Here are my versions of mainly Army.
regards