Arm of Service Strips

[Phill Lockett]

Hi friends

One of the joys of collecting is adding to a collection some items you thought you would never win.

I checked Badges on Battle Dress and they look legit WWII era but would like to have confirmation and or any additional info on any of the strips.

I could not figure out the colour scarlet and Red so Im assuming the single bar is for senior brigade or if a specific badge (staff General list) could add to the type Arm of Service.

What is interesting is they are all different sizes and construction.

Thoughts and opinions appreciated.

Phill

[leigh kitchen]

Could the embroidered red on khaki be a vertical indicator of battalion?

[NORMANDIE18]

Hi,
Could you tell me if the Royal Corps of Signals strip has a small piece of white cloth at the jonction of the 2 parts of the strip. If yes, I am afraid it is a reproduction.
Regards
Normandie18

[54Bty]

Officially the sizes were:
Arm of Service Strips 1944 (Cloth) 2 by ¼ inch.
Arm of Service Strips 1953 (Cloth) 2 by 5/16 inch.

Marc

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

Officially the sizes were:
Arm of Service Strips 1944 (Cloth) 2 by ¼ inch.
Arm of Service Strips 1953 (Cloth) 2 by 5/16 inch.

Marc

Officially they were supposed to be those sizes, but other than perhaps some of the pre made factory embroidered ones, they are everything but!
I have a small collection of ww2 combination and cut off from uniform formation signs, and no two are the same, particularly the red infantry which are usually just cut from felt or wool and applied in various manners.
I might add that there are some known repros, but other than that, it can be impossible to determine if fake or period originals.
CB

[Phill Lockett]

Hi guys

Normandie

No need to apologize, here to learn.

Yes it it does have a white cloth at the junction and it glows like a xmas tree along with the felt white strip. So indeed a reproduction.

Thanks Marc

will get measuring. Have to check BoBD for more info on post war AOS-they are big tombstone stones and haven't quite gone thru every page!!!

Much appreciated CB

Thanks again guys I just like that they are all different size and construction

Anymore comments and opinions welcomed

cheers

Phill

[cbuehler]

This is the most unusual example I have for the R. Norfolk 47th Div.
The are not even wool, but a cotton or linen like material and wider than normally seen.