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Malaysian Army and RMAF signs
Really for entertainment value only - Treasure trove found in Kowloon in 1991. All are 1966 vintage except the Gerak Khas (Grup Gerak Khas - Special Service Group) which operated under that title from 1981. If anyone collects Malaysian insignia, get in touch.
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Malaysian badges
Mike what is the red badge with kris? thanks Jonathan.
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I'll have to double-check when I return to base, but I think it was worn by Overseas Commonwealth Land Forces in the later stages of the Malayan Emergency.
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Mike, the white crescent and five stars are not Malaysian, but Singaporean. It was the Mindef HQ formation sleeve patch.
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You are of course quite correct - I should have mentioned that. It must have been confusing though when, for a brief period, Singapore was incorporated into Malaysia. As I recall the red/white stars and crescent moon sign was the only sign seen being worn by Singaporean forces in 1965-66.
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These cloth formation signs were destined for tailors who would mount them on plastic and sew on four snap-on buttons to the rear.
I have an example of this patch which is embroidered instead of silkscreen printed. These surface every now and then when an old-timer decides to close shop for good. Alf |
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Malaysian buttons
I believe that you're quite updated on Malaysian military insignia and hope that you may be able to help me identify a few buttons from the region.
This lot came recently and believe that they could be mixed civilian and military. Row 1/1 is probably from either the Kelantan or Kedah Provinces, Row 2/1 is from Kedah and Row 2/5 is likely a prisons button. Any assistance is much appreciated. Rgds, button_guru --------------------------- Buttons aren't just a hobby! |
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I should like to be able to help, but I regret that all I know about buttons (and metal cap badges) could be written in large block letters on the back of just one of them. Sorry to be so unhelpful.
Mike |
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No worries Mike.
I was just trying. You know how it is when so many items bug you to be identified. Thanks anyway. Rgds, button_guru --------------------------- Buttons aren't just a hobby! |
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