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Old 30-11-21, 08:22 PM
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I have been sorting through my RAF badges and have these two which I am not sure are RAF.

The crossed rifles seems to be on a darker background than normal RAF, is it something else?

The "J" in the wreath I think may be something else.

Thanks for looking.

Rob
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Old 30-11-21, 08:38 PM
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The Marksman badge is RAF but the "I" badge is a Civil Defence Instructor badge. There are three variations, the blue (as yours), silver and gold.
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Old 30-11-21, 08:38 PM
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Hi Rob

The first badge looks like a standard RAF Marksman's qualification badge, the second is a Civil Defence Instructor's badge, came in three colours.

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Thanks chaps, this forum is the answer to many queries.

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Old 30-11-21, 10:06 PM
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Interesting re the "I": patch as I was thinking it was probably WREN!!! That's why I love this forum - I learn something everyday!!!

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