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Royal Navy Ratings Patch identification
Evening guys,
Hoping to get some assistance on IDing this WWII patch. I had him down as a Leading Seaman, but looking at the patch I think that is incorrect... I think it may be either Higher Submarine Detector or Sailmaker? Leaning towards the former but maybe I'm wrong altogether. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Will |
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Yes, definitely not a rank badge. Rank badges were worn on the left arm and trade badges on the right.
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That's right. Mix up on my part, apologies. Anyone can ID this trade badge? |
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Looks like a trade badge of a ships wheel.
If its a star above he is probably a Quartermaster 3rd Class or 2nd class if also a star below. A post WW2 trade, 1948 & 1946. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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The top right of the Sub badge aligns perfectly with the example picture. P.S. I should have mentioned that the ship was sold in 1948 and picture was most likely taken on, or before 1945, as it was with a portrait display piece for Far East 1945. However, it is possible that the picture was taken in 1946. |
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I agree with you, that's what I thought it was but don't have any reference books to hand to look it up.
Cheers, Alex |
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Neither do I. I just used this link for reference: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/ro...ings_trade.htm Is there a specific reference book that people recommend for WWII trade badges + rank badges? I would love to get one as I have a few more similar portraits and maybe it would also be cool to collect some badges in the future. Many thanks, Will |
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There is one by Carmen, May & Tanner. Can't remember the exact name though.
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Many thanks, Will |
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Have looked through my copy of Carman,May and Tanners book. The best match is the submarine detector badge. Also there is a ships wheel with a star above and below, denoting a Quartermaster 2nd class, 1948-51
John |
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Not sure how long after the war, if at all, the 'HMS' tally continued to be used but just by seeing that I would assume it is a wartime photo.
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Great photo by the way Andrew |
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1951 to be exact (AFO 2309)
Which Ship by the way? |
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Also, is there any more of the photo? It is definitely a coil of rope with harpoon and lightning, but if there is a letter "S" underneath, it could be a Harbour Defence Operator.
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