NZ Armoured Badges

[Ironside410]

Hello all

I have recently acquired a post WW2 NZ beret, assorted armoured cloth badges, and a stable belt from the family of a deceased NZ Scottish sergeant.

The beret has the NZ Armoured Corps badge with a green cloth diamond patch behind the badge. I have confirmed the NZ Scottish did at times wear a green diamond behind their beret badge.

During our chat the son also indicated that other NZ armoured units wore cloth patches behind their badges but I haven't been able to find any reference to it.

Is anybody aware of any post WW2 NZ armoured units wearing cloth patches behind their beret badges?

Thanks in anticipation.

Dennis

[fearnaught]

Hi, I'm not an expert on NZ armour but would it be OK to have pics of the other bits, best wishes Mike

[Ironside410]

Hello Mike

Attached are pics of the other items.

I didn't include the stable belt as it is just the standard Black Watch stable belt which was worn by the NZ Scottish.

The book is called The Tanks and is the unofficial history of the Third NZ Tank Squadron in the Pacific Theatre.

Dennis

[Jackhr]

Nice original lot to one soldier ......... very nice

Cheers Rob

[RNeil]

When I was serving in QAMR we wore a green patch behind the badge and I believe NZ Scots also wore a Green patch behind the RNZAC Badge.

[fearnaught]

Hi Dennis, thank you very much. What a great lot. I love the squadron history, didn't even know it existed. Do you have any idea what the slip-ons are? also what the small metal tank was for? You do someone a favour and they ask for more!!! Hope all is well with you and thanks again for the images, best wishes Mike

[Lancer 17]

Originally Posted by Ironside410

Hello Mike

Attached are pics of the other items.

I didn't include the stable belt as it is just the standard Black Watch stable belt which was worn by the NZ Scottish.

The book is called The Tanks and is the unofficial history of the Third NZ Tank Squadron in the Pacific Theatre.

Dennis

Hi Dennis

If this is a Kiwi group do you have any idea why the last medal in the medal group is an Australian (WW2) Service Medal, the recipients name, number and unit should be impressed into the medals rim.

Regards

Phil.

[Ironside410]

Hello Phil
All the items come from one New Zealander, except for the medal group which is from his brother who served in the Australian Army. Still waiting on all details from the family before I start to gather the histories of the individuals.

Dennis

[fearnaught]

Hi, further to these posts I went back to my bits. One of my N.Z.Scottish badges came with a tartan backing, is this correct for some period of use or is it something added to make it flashier( more saleable) Also I mocked up an NZRAC badge as described by Clay. Is this the correct backing? It is shown next to the bullion badge which has the red but a black cloth backing? Thanks in advance Mike

[Quicksilver]

Always good to see this sort of collection. I can not add any thing myself to your questions But I did ask Malcolm Thomas, who is an expert on NZ badges and patches, about the metal tank badge. He says "I can confirm that over the past 10 years quite a few hand made NZ Armoured cap badges have been turning up with crude tanks fixed on NZEF badges. the metal badge in the pic is very similar to these".
Rgds Quicksilver

[Flatdog]

Hello Dennis,

The green backing should be a 'rifle' green. This was worn as a diamond, 50mm square.

RNZAC-green patch with post office red patch in centre,not to be visible beyond outside limits of badge.

QAMR-Regimental badge-green diamond only

Waikato/Wellington East Coast Sqdn-RNZAC badge,with red backing

NZ Scots- RNZAC badge-green diamond only

Personnel attached-Own corps badge no diamond. Red backing is to be used whenever the RNZAC badge is worn either as a cap or collar badge.

Red backing maintains tradition of 2 NZEF during WW2,and in honour of 4NZ Armoured Brigade.

Clay

[Ironside410]

Thanks Clay, that is exactly the info I was looking for, regards Dennis