Norway troops in exile cap badges

[Luc]

I thought people might be interested to see some variations of this badge. It bares the monogram of King Haakon 7th, all are 36 mm x 36 mm.

First example: British made, diestruck whitemetal.
Second example: stirling silver officers badge made by Gaunt in 1942. It seems that the 1943 made examples are hallmarked a bit closer to the bottom of the badge.
Third example: diestruck whitemetal, odd L-shaped flat lugs. Likely of Norwegian manufacture; period unknown.

[Luc]

Here's some more information about Norwegian troops in exile.

So far 3 more silver cap badges have been located, all made in 1942. I would like to find out if examples exist from a different year of manufacture.
During that year there were between 237 (1st January 1942) and 387 (1st January 1943) officers, so it's a fairly scarce badge.

[Ray6930]

Hi Luc - Seeing the mention of Norwegians has prompted me to ask whether you can shed any light on the attached picture. It is a typed letter on flimsy pink paper and has a Kings Crown, bronzed Royal Marine officers 2 piece cap badge fixed to it. I think you can probably read it but, generally it is from a father to his son and says that it is the cap badge of the commanding officer of a Norwegian Unit that was near Liverpool at some time.
Unfortunately it is undated.
I wondered whether that may have been WWII era or shortly after?
Any knowledge of who/what the unit/commanding officer may have been?
Yours Aye
Ray

[Luc]

What a wonderful badge Ray!

To be honest I'm not sure, I've had a look at the various locations of the Norwegian commando's, and the only possibility I see is when they were taking parachute training in 1944. I assume it was at Ringway airfield which is more or less near Liverpool.

I'm sure that the name of the original owner can be found.

[Ray6930]

Thanks Luc
I bought it through Ebay a few years back and was really pleased with it. Unfortunately the seller couldn't shed any light on it and I have checked with a couple of guys in RM Historical Society with no luck.
Tried to contact the RM museum but they would not entertain email queries.

Its a nice 'historical' piece to spruce up the cap badge display. Have attached a couple of other pics of pieces I use to turn my badge cases into something a bit more special to me:
A RMLI leave pass, signed & dated 1889 - and what would appear to be confirmation for an order of new collar badges, circa 1962. With this one I tried to find out more - who would have been the author etc, again no joy.

Ray

[fearnaught]

Hi Luc, I have book "The Linge Company" but couldn't see it in your attachment. The book gives potted histories of the men but no real indication who they were other than having a high casualty rate. Any information or direction to some site would be welcome, Mike Sorry just googled it, but still doesn't say a lot.

[ANGLE IRON]

Hello Luc , I have an example of the officers badge. Unfortunately my camera is not up to the hall marks but it is identical to your's, Same hallmark etc, Kevin.

[Luc]

Kevin, thanks. That brings the score to 1942: 5 known examples, other dates: zero.

[wright241]

Originally Posted by Luc

I thought people might be interested to see some variations of this badge. It bares the monogram of King Haakon 7th, all are 36 mm x 36 mm.

First example: British made, diestruck whitemetal.
Second example: stirling silver officers badge made by Gaunt in 1942.
Third example: diestruck whitemetal, odd L-shaped flat lugs. Likely of Norwegian manufacture; period unknown.

Luc, Once I get back to Lux at the end of this month I'll check the date on the one I have. David

[Old Smelly]

I had one some time ago and I'm fairly certain it was 1942 as well
Lee

[DJT]

Great badges Luc, thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Des

[Luc]

Thanks Des!

I've recieved some pictures of silver cap badges today, including Lee's badge it brings the score to: 7 examples from 1942, 1 example from 1943.
Keep it coming guys!

[Luc]

Another 1942 made example has been tracked down:
1942:8 1943:1

[wright241]

Luc, The one I have is HMS ('S' - 1942) with makers mark for JRGaunt
David

[seebee1]

Hi Luc, think you may already have seen this badge, 1943 date. When I get a moment I will check-out a few others I have. One of my favorite badges. Regards, Clive.