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Old 19-09-21, 03:32 AM
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I picked this up, and at the time thought it might be a beret badge. Obviously upon receipt it's way to big for that, being 80 MM x 68 MM. So, I then figured it was a blazer badge....until I was looking through David Parsons' book - "A Collectors Guide to Badges, Emblems and Uniforms of the Royal Air Force and Associated Organizations", page 594 in the section on prototypes. On that page there are several badges, and upper left seems to be like mine?





I would value any opinions and/or thoughts, or information on it.

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Old 19-09-21, 04:07 AM
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Worn by bandsmen on the fur cap I believe, although if so I'm surprised it's been attached by being stitched all around.
(Should've said busby and cap badge).
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Worn by bandsmen on the fur cap I believe, although if so I'm surprised it's been attached by being stitched all around.
(Should've said busby and cap badge).
Bandsman at Edinburgh Castle , so probably there for the Military Tattoo.

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The busby-style of headdress replaced the peaked caps of the RAF Central Band in 1977 and was discontinued in 2012 .
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Bandsman at Edinburgh Castle , so probably there for the Military Tattoo.
Terry , knowing your interest in women in the services , the photo Leigh posted is a "first" :

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She is the first female musician appointed to the position of Deputy Drum Major within RAF Music since the Women's Royal Air Force Band was disbanded.

Sergeant Hilary Rosenthal, who is in the non-commissioned ranks, was appointed to the position of Deputy Drum Major for the band of the RAF Regiment.

Her first official engagement was to lead the Band of the RAF Regiment and the Queen's Colour Squadron on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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Gentlemen, Thank you all for the excellent info!

Mike, I especially love knowing about the first female band member!!! Believe I will print that picture and look at some way of framing it.

Stay well all!

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