Brass MG trade badge - some info please - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

sw63 · #1 04-04-09, 02:26 PM

Hi,

Came across this brass Machinegunner's trade badge ( Item number: 360143117506). Never seen one before. Could someone please tell me: Is it genuine? When this was in use? Was is worn throughout the army? Was is worn on Service Dress / Parade Dress?

Many thanks,

Simon

2747andy · #2 04-04-09, 02:35 PM

Simon, not my area I'm affraid but it's a genuine item, I believe they were worn in battledress around the same time as metal ST's being replaced by cloth around WW2, some regiments continued to wear these metal "Trade Badges" beyond that I think. They are quite collectable and sometimes go for a lot more than the current price!

Andy

sw63 · #3 04-04-09, 02:49 PM

Thanks Andy,

So not WWI then I take it?

Simon

2747andy · #4 04-04-09, 02:58 PM

Simon, I "think" they were WW1 and earlier!
Worn prior to the cloth badges of the same design which came in around WW2!

I'm sure someone on here will have the correct answer for you!

Andy