1943 DATED RAMC B D BLOUSE - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

ASR142 · #1 26-07-12, 06:01 PM

Hi Guys
I got this example to day was a bit surprised to see that it has a RAMC extended shevron at the base of the arm going around the wrist see pics the blosue is 1943 dated and i think would date from around late 44 any idears as to the meaning of the extra strip at the wrist ? cheers steve
ps its only on one side belove the service sherons !

54Bty · #2 26-07-12, 06:16 PM

Qualified 2nd Class Medical Orderly. (E&L page 20)

Marc

ASR142 · #3 26-07-12, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Bty

Qualified 2nd Class Medical Orderly. (E&L page 20)

Marc

THANKS FOR THAT WELL THATS A BIT DIFRENT ANT IT CHEERS STEVE

bobscot · #4 27-07-12, 10:52 AM

The trade stripe was also worn for any 2nd class trade in the RAMC. 1st Class trade was 2 stripes. Still worn today on service dress for Cpls and below.

JerryBB · #5 28-07-12, 10:13 PM

Nice BD, is it foreign rather than British made? Any chance of posting pics of the label and/or ink stamps?

Regards,

Jerry