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Branch colours, Green or Emerald Green
Hi All,
The branch distinction colours worn by Naval Officers indicate a green was worn by Electrical branch and Emerald Green by Special branch (RNVR and RNZNVR). Which is which? I have seen conflicting ideas and of course everyone wants a Special Branch item which will lead to a bias. The picture shows what I believe is a green (Electrical) and a Emerald Green (Special branch) cuffs. Which is which? Thanks Barry |
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The one on the right is electrical branch green matching samples I have
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I always thought the dark green distinction is for the Electrical branch.
Page 224 of Kit Muster shows, what I believe are dark green cuffs which the author has described as emerald green. Page 57 of Royal Navy Uniforms 1930-1945 shows, what I believe are dark green shoulder boards which the author has described as belonging to Special branch (emerald green). Does anyone own a jacket or shoulder boards with any green distinctions? Barry Last edited by nbroadarrowz; 22-12-18 at 11:02 PM. Reason: Still confused. |
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One of the problems with the green branch colours is that they tend to fade, so an old pair of shoulder boards can be a totally different colour to when they were new.
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Yes fading should be a consideration when looking at this type of fabric and colour, especially shoulder boards that were worn on white shirts in the summer and tropical conditions.
The light green distinction on the left (post one), could be a local variation and not indicative of the regulation green or emerald green. Barry |
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