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Old 23-03-19, 01:52 PM
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Default E & R trade badges

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would you have precise identification of these badges ? Thank you

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Old 23-03-19, 02:04 PM
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R = Range Taker

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Old 23-03-19, 04:04 PM
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The E in wreath is a relatively new 1960 sized badge that appeared in the 1990s, for Surveillance Operator, (Electronic).

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Thank you for your replies. What corps do they belong to ?

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Old 23-03-19, 05:01 PM
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Rangetaker was initially for the RA but in 1936 was also used by Infantry MG sections.

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