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Old 01-02-18, 01:05 AM
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I was wondering if anyone here could help identify the gunnery badge on my late fathers right sleeve (star above crossed guns no letters) and the stripe on the left sleeve in the attached picture

Picture taken in 1943

Any help gratefully received, thanks
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Old 01-02-18, 07:49 AM
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It's Gunlayer 2nd class

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on other arm is a Leading rate bade (anchor) and a 4 year Good Conduct stripe
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Interesting. I didn't think cap tallies in WW2 had the name of the ship on them, only 'HMS'. Also, shouldn't it be tied at the back?

I'm not a Navy collector, so I stand to be educated on this one.
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Interesting. I didn't think cap tallies in WW2 had the name of the ship on them, only 'HMS'. Also, shouldn't it be tied at the back?

I'm not a Navy collector, so I stand to be educated on this one.

David
Hi David,

The issue of tallies during WW2 is a complex subject. Please see the link below.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...7&postcount=14
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Gentlemen
Would these be considered gun layer 2nd class WW2 era?
Kind regards Chay
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