Observer Corps

[SAS1]

The second and third are standard other ranks beret badges to the Royal Observer Corps, No 2 being Kings crown, 1941 up to 1953, No 3 being Queens Crown, post 1953 but looks to be anodised so most likely 60s to 80s.

No 4 is an Observer Corps lapel badge, often worn as a cap badge on the beret by OC members. If a horseshoe fixing its a mans, pin back its a womans. Probably early war, up to 1941. No 5 is the same for the Royal Observer Corps, post 1941 up to the early 1950s. Due to the fact the ROC had cap badges by then, I dont think this was ever worn by members as a cap badge.

No 1 the same as No 5 but post 1953. Looks to be 1970s or 80s.

[blackpowder44]

Here is my cap badge, John.

[SAS1]

Nice. There was also an 'economy' version, in gold silk thread rather than bullion wire...

[Noodle31]

Originally Posted by SAS1

And a Head Observer title, although this one is incorrectly worn on a BD with sleeve rank badges (which actually replaced the titles).

If anyone has spares of either i'd be interested. Observer, can I ask the name of the Basil Rookley book?

Thanks

Basil was my granddad but unfortunately he passed away in 2012. His publication was entitled BADGES AND INSIGNIA 1925 -91 OBSERVER CORPS AND ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS

I knew he was interested in these badges and insignia but didn't know that he had published anything. The 1st I knew of it was at his funeral when the corp sent a message of condolence.

If you want I could ask the family if they know where you could get his book from.

David Rookley

[cga00]

Originally Posted by Noodle31

Basil was my granddad but unfortunately he passed away in 2012. His publication was entitled BADGES AND INSIGNIA 1925 -91 OBSERVER CORPS AND ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS

I knew he was interested in these badges and insignia but didn't know that he had published anything. The 1st I knew of it was at his funeral when the corp sent a message of condolence.

If you want I could ask the family if they know where you could get his book from.

David Rookley

David, that's a very kind offer. Not a book I've seen and would be interested to get a look at it.