Combined Ops

[Frank Kelley]

Anyone got any thoughts on the attached please?

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Anyone got any thoughts on the attached please?

Looks nice - lots of variety in these - my understanding is: officially frowned upon by some, but available privately, and adorned many uniforms.

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Mike,
Please forgive my ignorance, but, which uniforms, RN or RM perhaps something else, I have no doubt that it is a period badge, it appears to have been worn on something and is badly mothed.
Regards Frank

Originally Posted by Mike B

Looks nice - lots of variety in these - my understanding is: officially frowned upon by some, but available privately, and adorned many uniforms.

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Hello Mike,
Please forgive my ignorance, but, which uniforms, RN or RM perhaps something else, I have no doubt that it is a period badge, it appears to have been worn on something and is badly mothed.
Regards Frank

Frank
Most commonly associated with Royal Navy when in gold bullion braid
Mike

[Frank Kelley]

Okay, thanks Mike,
So nothing to do with the Royal Marines then?
Regard again, Frank

[Home Guard]

Not my area of collecting, but the age shows on it and I think it is a lovely piece. And even better if there are signs of having been worn!

Terry

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Okay, thanks Mike,
So nothing to do with the Royal Marines then?
Regard again, Frank

Not Royal Marine Commandos almost certainly, as for landing craft etc - I doubt but do not know for sure. Much more likely Royal Navy, private acquisition. Examples sold by tailors were considered desirable for best dress etc.