identify please

[bagdeboy]

what are these badges
sorry if you see this on another thread as posted in mistake
thanks

[mule-73k]

Hi,

The first one is a Volunteer Training Corps cap badge, do'nt remember which unit it is. The second one is a trade badge, I think.

Regards,

Dave

[Phil2M]

The second one is a ww1 period (i believe), Artificers trade badge worn on the sleeve.

Phil

[johnG]

I knew of the second one when it was a 'Tradesman' badge for REME in the late 1940's. What else it was or might have become I do not know.
johnG

[Sonofacqms]

The first badge is that of Exeter VTC WWI period, this badge has been heavily reproduced by the restrikers, as to whether your badge has I will let other members decide.

The second is the Armourers badge or artificer as previously stated.

The others I think go onto either Red Cross or a driving institute award.

Rob

[Peter Brydon]

Rob is right,

The last two items are St John Ambulance,my father in laws St.John`s badges are in the attached photo.

P.B.

[badgeman]

The second is the WW1 and WW2 Artificers trade badge, used in WW1 and WW2 by the Army and Navy (the Navy had cloth versions) and in WW2 up to the early 1950's by the RAF as the Armourers badge, all three services still use this badge but in cloth, still worn on the right forearm.
Hope this helps
BM

[bagdeboy]

thanks for all replies

[sketchley kid]

The 'Hammer and Tongues' we wore as fitters in the RAC. on left arm ,see pic.
Vehicle Mechs, Electricians and Gun Fitters.
Our REME Aromourers also wore it.
Difference between Armourers and gun fitters .. GF's worked on tank guns over 1" calibre.

[Wyn vdSchee]

Were the hammer and tongs not also worn by shoeing smiths in the cavalry? I am intrigued by Sketchley Kid's post. The "Tongues" would presumably be used to lick the parts clean, while "Tongs" would be used to hold the bits too hot or too awkward to handle.