The Armour at CAD Kineton did mine with 'Weapon Black' the paint used to touch up or finish weapons that were worn to the metal, as it was hard wearing. I never saw a commercial RAOC example.
I regard any badge that was worn in service as collectable, be it a Prototype, Issued & Approved, NAAFI or PRI Specials, or sold by the Garrison Militaria Shop. As well as local produced examples such as Indian Cast etc. Badges painted or blackened for Service in N.I. included (Worn by me as it happens) or for wear in the Commando Ordnance (now Logistic) Squadron.
Note: My collecting criteria may not be the same or as tightly defined as some! for a start its limited to one Corps! which means easier to research
Last edited by Mike_2817; 20-08-14 at 05:10 PM.
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