Some uncommon signs and titles

[Mike Jackson]

Time to give these another airing. Mike
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[NEMO]

VERY nice young sir , when time permits may we have a close up of the 5 commando please ?

[Mike Jackson]

Michael, I'll open the frame and get a decent quality close up (but not immediately). In the meantime....... Mike
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[NEMO]

Thats fine pal , jst checking the ` 5` was a lighter color ?

[irish]

Sublime

Jack

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by NEMO

Thats fine pal , jst checking the ` 5` was a lighter color ?

The "5" is in yellow - 5 Cdo's colour I believe. Thee other half of this pair went to the late, lamented Len Whittaker decades ago - so it's still out there somewhere. Mike

[zob]

Hello Mike,

I can’t quite make out the information below the signs, as it’s not quite legible on my screen. Is that therefore then, what I think it could possibly be a (top left) 12th Div SDF slip-on? Sorry I’m not much of a “patch wallah” I’m afraid.

Kind regards,
Zob.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by zob

Hello Mike,

I can’t quite make out the information below the signs, as it’s not quite legible on my screen. Is that therefore then, what I think it could possibly be a (top left) 12th Div SDF slip-on? Sorry I’m not much of a “patch wallah” I’m afraid.

Kind regards,
Zob.

A rare and genuine example of the of the formation sign of HQ 12 Div. The sign of a white diamond was selected for the Second Line 12 (Eastern) Division, formed in September 1939 and disbanded in July 1940. It was then reformed as a deception formation under the title of 12 Div (Sudan Defence Force).

(It came with a letter from a British Sgt serving in 12 Div in, I think, 1944. When I next find it, I'll scan the letter and post it here. Mike)

[54Bty]

A couple of mine like what you got.

[William Brooks]

Thank you for posting these titles.

[manchesters]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

A couple of mine like what you got.

I cant read the notation under the original post regarding this Div Sign so could you please tell me what it says.

Also what does the badge represent as I cant work it out.

thanks

[Mike Jackson]

Simon,
How is this? Mike
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[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by manchesters

I cant read the notation under the original post regarding this Div Sign so could you please tell me what it says.

Also what does the badge represent as I cant work it out.

thanks

From Heraldry in War: 116 Indian Inf Bde. A yellow Indian battle-axe on a royal blue rectangular background, within a narrow yellow border. The Brigade reoccupied the Andaman Island when the Japanese occupation troops surrendered. (Note: Originally a black battle-axe on a white ground)
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[zob]

Originally Posted by Mike Jackson

A rare and genuine example of the of the formation sign of HQ 12 Div. The sign of a white diamond was selected for the Second Line 12 (Eastern) Division, formed in September 1939 and disbanded in July 1940. It was then reformed as a deception formation under the title of 12 Div (Sudan Defence Force).

(It came with a letter from a British Sgt serving in 12 Div in, I think, 1944. When I next find it, I'll scan the letter and post it here. Mike)

Hello Mike,

I would love to see the letter if and when you get the opportunity and very many thanks for the clarification. It’s really wonderful to see that this stuff is actually out there. Simply made my day, week, month, year – outstanding!

Kind regards,
Zob.

[lettman]

Wonderful items, Mike -- thank you for the post. Why do the DCLI have two divisional signs, and what is the blue semicircle on the red bar?