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WRAC QC A/A Badges Question
I am interested to know how many different maker marks there are for the QC A/A WRAC cap badge. I have seen JR Gaunt B'HAM, JR Gaunt LOND, AAMOK, FIRMAN, Plain slider, and lugs.
Thanks, Terry |
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Hello terry, I have 8 different maker marks for WRAC A/A badges and 18 variations.
DOWLER. BIRMINGHAM Wm DOWLER (B'HAM) FIRMIN. LONDON JR GAUNT B'HAM JR GAUNT LONDON LONDON BADGE & BUTTON Co Ltd MARPLES & BEASLEY B'HAM No Maker mark With Blades With Clutch pin There are various different backs to some badges, Smooth back, Pattern back etc I have not seen a WRAC A/A badge with lugs. Jerry
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Thank you Jerry! Ah I went back and looked at the one I thought was anodized with lugs, but is bi-metal.
Your list is a big help for badges ot look for, Also, the "AMMOK" should read "AMMO UK". I notice you don't list this one, so wonder if it is a valid/good badge or a fake? Terry |
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I've got no record of a lugged badge either Jerry.
Theres a couple with wrong colours too. All gold Gold with an unfinished lion |
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Terry
Several companies reproduced 'copy' badges for collectors. AMMO UK is one of these as is DANBURY MINT. Whilst these badges look OK these manufacturers were never amongst the manufacturers who were 'authorised' and contracted to manufacture Anodised Cap badges for issue to the British Army. ie they were never available through the QM stores for issue. If you are looking for genuine issued items then avoid anything stamped with this mark. Regards Steve |
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The A/A badges with blades, as said above were produced by Danbury / Birmingham Mint Jerry
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Full details on badges retailed in the Danbury Mint set in my album https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...p?albumid=1177
Tim
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Examples of Pattern Cards of WRAC cap badges (from 54bty collection) and shown in the Sealed Standard Pattern Card group album https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ures&groupid=7
The album contains many other cards with ATS and WRAC badges. Tim
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The metal badges marked AMMO UK were often sold in PRI shops, so were actually frequently worn by serving soldiers - I think the Kings Regt one is often the quoted example. These badges fall into the 'not issued but sometimes worn' category.
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Bess55, Very interesting. I figured I'd be adding one anyway as hey are not expensive and it is a variation, even if not official.
May I ask what "PRI" stands for. Being a Yank I am not familiar with the acronym? Thanks for the input!!! Terry |
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I did hear a rumour that during the 90's the MPSC were issued with an AMMO UK badge. |
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PRI = President of the Regimental Institute usually an appointed senior major or second-in-command of a unit running an account from non-public funds for the benefit of the unit. Typically with a unit shop selling sports equipment and trophies, crested regimental clothing, ties and badges etc.
Tim
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Ah, thanks Tim!!!
Terry |
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Tim, beat me to it
All the very best chaps Bess |
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Some of the stranger WRAC versions out there. For interests sake chaps my set.
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