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BRCS Titles in WWI
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Terry,
Yes they were worn both before, during and after WW1 and during WW2 regards.
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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What does the G I stand for -many thanks
David |
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I believe its G1 meaning Grade One, a qualification given to female members of detachments. Grade 1 in what though? I dont know.
Only worn on the shoulder strap on outdoor uniform, ie jacket or greatcoat. regards
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Simon many thanks
David |
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From: World War II Allied Nursing Services By Martin Brayley
"On each epaulette are brass titles ;'G1' shows that she has the BRC Grade 1 qualification." Excellent photo in book show a VAD nurse in British Red Cross Society dark blue 'outdoor' uniform with numerous badges/titles. .
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Unfortunately, the wartime uniforms of the Red Cross and St John organisations are some of the least recorded/published in books, making it very difficult to determine what is pre-war/wartime/post-war.
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Thats a great photo showing many of the obscure arm badges that could be worn. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Thank you all gentlemen. It was my understanding that they did wear the metal titles during both wars, and I have seen two types - solid, and voided versions of the titles. Not sure if this helps ID the time frame or not. I have also understood that the "GI" badge indicates a Grade 1 Nurse.
Terry |
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I dont think the voided v non-voided titles can be used to indicate period of use.
regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Thanks again Simon! That is actually good news!
Terry |
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Terry lockdales auction lot 1219 sale date 23/24 th Jan 2021 There is a tatty uniform for sale ,but worth having a look for insignia as worn
David |
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Thanks David, I looked through that auction but there was no lot 1219 in it? I'm probably doing something wrong, but not sure what???
Terry |
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Terry rechecked LOT 1219 WW2 NURSES JACKET WITH RED CROSS 100 WEST LANCS TITLES V A D SLEEVE starting price £34.00
Titles are the solid type +other insignia Has the G 1 brass title present David |
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