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Old 28-03-19, 02:57 PM
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Default Red Rank Badges

The rank indicated is well known, but who wears these in red on white.

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Old 28-03-19, 04:09 PM
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Isnt it the female nursing branch, dont know its name.

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Old 28-03-19, 04:42 PM
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Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service ??
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The rank indicated is well known, but who wears these in red on white.

Suggestions or answers please.

Jon
Check the chocolate box. If not in there I have cocked up.

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Old 28-03-19, 06:52 PM
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Marc,

Checked, but not there although some very interesting bits are.

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Old 30-03-19, 07:33 AM
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Used to be worn on Ward Dress by rating naval nurses of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS).

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Pete,

Many thanks. I thought that might be the case.

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