Desert Rats

[Charlie585]

Originally Posted by sketchley kid

Probably of no interest what so ever but.........Bays 1951.

Always of interest SK and relevant to the thread, keep 'em coming

Ry

[NEMO]

Originally Posted by sketchley kid

Probably of no interest what so ever but.........Bays 1951.

Always of interest photos like this , thank you for showing

[fearnaught]

Hi, the later rat can be better identified from the back, the fronts look much the same other than the red one. Mike

[fearnaught]

Hi, between the red on white rat and the orange on black were a large variety of red and pink rats which my pet theory is they can be dated by the length of their tails. this is in part debunked by the split tail rat which is noticeable shorter, or maybe it's just a genetic mutation which reappears later in the black and orange version. The red on white rat was worn mainly by SA forces, I think the left facing one that Mike has is an unfinished one-it should have a red felt backing. The British ones are usually right facing. All the above is my opinion and may be proved totally wrong. Mike

[Mike Jackson]

Here are a couple of unusual members of the jerboa family - the embroidered one looks more like a desert newt to me. Mike
7 Armd Div.06.jpg 7 Armd Div.08.jpg

[fearnaught]

Hi Mike, is it embroidered on black? do you have a pic of the back? Very interesting, Mike

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi Mike, is it embroidered on black? do you have a pic of the back? Very interesting, Mike

It's not accessible at the moment I'm afraid. Could you please remind me after 6 Dec 13? Thanks. Mike

[fearnaught]

Dp

[fearnaught]

Hi Mike, can't find how to delete the message, I'm sure there must be way as it is in the edit option, Mike

[54Bty]

Another Rat.