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Old 03-03-21, 12:49 PM
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Default RAF Cark Embroidered Badge

Hi
I have just acquired this embroidered RAF Station 'Cark' badge.
The Station based in Cumbria was only in operation from 1941-45.
Could you tell me if this was worn on uniform or is it a Blazer Badge please.
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Old 03-03-21, 10:58 PM
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I'd say it is a blazer badge.
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Old 03-03-21, 11:43 PM
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Many thanks Dave
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Old 04-03-21, 03:17 AM
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What ever it is a very lovely and nicely aged and worn badge. In my mind, could not ask for better!!!

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TY Terry.
It really is in good nick. No damage at all to te Embroidery
I cannot seem to find many WW2 RAF Station Badges like this o gain more info. Does anyone know if there are any sites that deal in this sort of thing please?
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Old 04-03-21, 12:25 PM
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Regarding the design on the badge :

Authorised : King George IV - January 1943.

Details about RAF Cark can be found on this page :

https://www.rafweb.org/Stations/Stations-C.htm

Info about all RAF Stations/Wings/Squadrons on this site :

https://www.rafweb.org/index.html

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