602nd City of Glasgow Squadron.

[irish]

While I do not buy on impulse too often this badge popped up online a month or so ago. I knew the seller and the collection it had come from but none the less felt it was likely a fantasy piece. It was an odd ball so I bought it.

The 602nd transitioned from Bomber to Fighters in 1938 or 1939 I believe

A cast badge with lugs (1 missing) it measure 50mm x 50mm at its largest points. Fantasy, Association or what? all input welcome.
Best
Jack

[Deejayuu]

Badge looks good to me, as far as i am aware the badge was only issued as cast due to the very limited numbers. I had an opportunity to buy both 602 and 603 squadron badges many years ago but passed on the items as they were cast and i thought them dubious. In hindsight i am kicking myself as i could have purchased them for peanuts!!! You live and learn. Nice badge by the way, i am envious!!!!
Cheers, Dave

[Deejayuu]

Forgot to mention, this badge is in Bloomers as a pipers cap badge/ sporran badge worn post 1957 by the bomber squadron. The 603 sqn badge which is very similar was worn according to Bloomer 1933-57 when it was disbanded.

[irish]

Hello Dave, thank you for that information. Would never had thought of a Sporran badge.

Did the unit revert back to a Bomber Squadron post war WW2. As their history notes fighter squadron duty during the war. Or was it a traditions type badge harking back to their earliest formation when they were a Bomb Squadron.

Best
Jack

[SAS1]

I've always seen these referred to as musician badges, usually pouch or crossbelt badges with both the 602 and 603 worn prewar.

I have both in sandcast form although I have seen better examples. The two usually retail with most dealers at around the £175.00 mark each.

[irish]

Thanks SAS1 for that information.

Best
Jack

[Insignia]

If you take a look at the 602 Squadron Museum's website there are a few photos (albeit not that sharp) showing the badges being worn on the Sporran and Tam o' Shanter (cap)

See http://www.602squadronmuseum.org.uk/...arch=Pipe+band

[buckiebeetle]

HI, Afew years ago I had a city of GLASGOW, AND CITY OF EDINBURGH BADGES AND LIKE A FOOL I SWOPPED THEM ON.I CAN'T REMEMBER IF THEY WERE CAST, BUT I DO REMEMBER THEY WERE VERY WELL MADE, OR I WOULD'NT HAVE BOUGHT THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE AND COMPARED, YOURS LOOKS LIKE IT WAS KNOCKED UP IN THE BACK SHED. SORRY, JOHN.

[irish]

Thanks, Insignia for that link to the 602nd museum, it does appear these badges are being worn on the head gear.

Thanks, Buckie, all opinions are welcomed,

Best
Jack

[Mike_2817]

Originally Posted by irish

Did the unit revert back to a Bomber Squadron post war WW2.
Best
Jack

Note - RAF Sqadrons are just a number not 602nd or 603rd etc as in the USAF!

602 (City of Glasgow) is still a active reserve sqn (Flight Operations)

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafreserves/ro...yofglasgow.cfm

603 (City of Edinbough) was re-activated in 1999 as a RAF(P) unit

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafreserves/ro...fedinburgh.cfm

[NEMO]

hi , I bought a badge like this direct from the vet he told me it was a cap badge ? it came with this other badge as well hope this helps ,

[Mike_2817]

Well Nemo, That is a Pipers Plaid Broach

[Insignia]

Hello Michael,

The "other badge" shown in your attached photos is a Plaid Brooch worn towards the shoulder. Very nice indeed.

[Insignia]

I knew I had seen a photo of these badges on display somewhere, there's a Pipers uniform of 603 Squadron on display in Edinburgh Castle

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-castle-75055/

[NEMO]

hi there , sorry my post is misleading , I mean the first badge shown in this post ? That was the one I was told was headress insignia , the plaid Broach came with it .
any one interested inthe plaid badge please contact me , thanks