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Old 22-08-14, 06:37 PM
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Came across this example of the Hammer & Pincers, a Royal Marine Tombstone Red on Navy. Does anyone know what era this badge is from? Many thanks
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Old 22-08-14, 07:47 PM
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This might help http://www.rmhistorical.com/images/Tradesman.pdf

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Old 28-08-14, 07:16 PM
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Many thanks, found this tunic online as well, WW1 era with the same colours.
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Old 28-08-14, 07:28 PM
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The RM titles did not come in to use until 1923 when the RMLI & RMA merged so this particular outfit is more likely post 1923 and not WWI vintage.

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Hope know one minds an interloper here. Question what makes this piece RM as opposed to RN. I see the reference to the red on navy. I had always thought these were navy insignia.
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Old 29-08-14, 11:42 AM
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Royal Navy do not use the "army " type hammer and pincers badge ony Royal Marines
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Old 07-09-14, 10:39 AM
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http://www.oswild.org/hobnob/family/...ohn-gower.html

Please see the link to a family history webpage. John Gower was an Armourer in the RMLI and is seen wearing the arm badge in 1915.
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