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Cloth "TG" with oakleaves trade badge
Hi,
I have a oval shaped cloth badge like all the other "LG", "HG", "A" etc with the letters "TG" on, does anybody know what this stands for? Sorry I don't have a picture of it at the moment. Cheers, Rick |
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"Trade badges"
Rick,
I am no expert on cloth badges, but I think many of these were totally unofficial and were made up during WWII. TG could be Tank Gunner, but as I've never seen one I'm sure the cloth badge experts may have more positive answers. Rob |
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Thanks Rob,
I will take some pics and post them on the forum, it is good quality and age.. my thoughts were ? Gunner or ? Guard.. cheers, Rick |
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Letter in Wreath trade badges
As Rob said there are many apparently unofficial letter in wreath trade badges. Here are some I have. TG on left.
Tim
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Letter in wreath trade badges
A few more
Tim
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Edwards & Langley show "TG" in a wreath. with the letters in italics, & mention a version with crown above - but as "unknowns".
I've " assumed" that Tank Gunner was likely simply because I can't think of anything else TG would stand for. |
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Very interesting lot Tim. No wonder this hobby is so interesting and absorbing - always so many questions to find answers for.
I note that Australian mechanical transport drivers of the AASC in England in 1916 were wearing the letters MT in Wreath on their upper right arms. 10 Fd Amb RAAMC used to have a photo hanging in the orderly room we shared with them at one stage of drivers of the original 10 Fd Amb AIF wearing them. Keith |
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Quote:
Bennett's book mentions that "Tank Gunner" was a "G" badge.
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