Checker Arm Band

[sapper533]

Hi folks

This armband is mentioned in BL Davis book, but what was the job of Checkers?
Regards
Sean

[crest-insignia]

Originally Posted by sapper533

Hi folks

This armband is mentioned in BL Davis book, but what was the job of Checkers?
Regards
Sean

To stop Draughts!

(I’ll get my coat).

[grey_green_acorn]

Ammunition or explosive checker in a factory or magazine?

Tim

[sapper533]

Thanks Tim
Possibly RAOC then?
Cheers
Sean

[Alex Rice]

Originally Posted by crest-insignia

To stop Draughts!

(I’ll get my coat).

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn

Ammunition or explosive checker in a factory or magazine?

Tim

Found an article about Sheffield :

Minnie worked as ‘checker 95’ for Thomas Firth and Son’s National Projectile Factory at Templeborough (by 1915 over 15,000 women were employed at this single factory alone!).

British Pathé film about Women Munitions Workers :

CU woman worker uses tools to check measurements of shells. ECU form where she marks Good; Repair; or Scrap. Woman shows cylinder; puts it in machine; shows shell again w/ ridge on end. Various shots women machine operators; singly or in groups. More checking: pan left row of women at counter. CU 1 checker demonstrates all different tests

Note : CU = close up.

https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/74019/

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[sapper533]

Very interesting Mike, so probably a civvie item, wonder why Brian has included it in his book.
Cheers
Sean

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by sapper533

Very interesting Mike, so probably a civvie item, wonder why Brian has included it in his book.
Cheers
Sean

Found a post from 2011 on GWF which lists various WW1 armbands , while some may be "civilian" they were possibly officially authorised by government departments/Ministries ?

Although I have no actual examples to post I have been compiling WWI armband data from a number of Canadian official sources.

https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/...omment=1581867

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[sapper533]

That's great Mike Many thanks

[leigh kitchen]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

Found a post from 2011 on GWF which lists various WW1 armbands , while some may be "civilian" they were possibly officially authorised by government departments/Ministries ?


https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/...omment=1581867

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I'd seen that post but only gave it a quick scan through as there was a lot of info. there, a good post.