RANR Badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

slick_mick · #1 22-06-12, 12:43 AM

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know much about this badge? I'm guess its some sort of RAN Reserve badge?

Mick

elgee45 · #2 22-06-12, 03:28 AM

I never came across anything like that during my RAN service, Mick - although in my time it would have had a queen's crown. The way the lugs are placed it looks like it's meant to fit into the lapel button-hole of a civvy suit. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Lawrence

slick_mick · #3 22-06-12, 03:37 AM

I'm thinking a 1930s RANR Rifle Club badge (hence the crossed rifles).

I'm not 100% certain but I think that could be it.

Mick

#4 22-06-12, 10:48 AM

Have you tried looking it up in the book by Cmdr John M Wilkins OAM RFD* RANR (Retd.) He has a number of non-regulartion badges featured in it.
Rgds,
button_guru

slick_mick · #5 22-06-12, 11:22 AM

Nope - don't have that book.

Mick

Coast Watcher · #6 22-06-12, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by button_guru

Have you tried looking it up in the book by Cmdr John M Wilkins OAM RFD* RANR (Retd.) He has a number of non-regulartion badges featured in it.
Rgds,
button_guru

Whats the name of the book?
Ed

badgecollector · #7 23-06-12, 07:56 AM

hi all
the only thing that puts me off the thought its navy is it doesnt look navy. no anchor although there was a Royal Australian Navy Rifle club.
what about Royal Australian Natives Rifles club?
bc

GTB · #8 23-06-12, 03:15 PM

But isn't the motto of the RANR not as on the badge? Besides, the deep blue background may be distinctive to the navy. Personally, I would tend to think that this is a type of marksman's or prize rifleman's award for a Fleet shooting contest. Something similar to awards of shields.
GTB