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Old 20-04-12, 08:41 PM
Alex Rice Alex Rice is offline
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Hi All
Can anybody tell me where this marksmans badge is from, it doesn't look like a standarn RN badge, is it Sea Cadets?
Can anyone tell me when the WREN trade badge dates from, and what does the 'S' stand for?
Thanks in advance. Cheers,
Alex
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Old 21-04-12, 01:03 PM
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The rifle if it is a SCC Badge is Small Bore Advanced
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Old 21-04-12, 01:09 PM
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S = Sonar rate, Harbour Defence Operator 2nd cl, 1940-47.

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Old 21-04-12, 07:49 PM
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Hi Bryan & Andy
Thanks very much for the replies.
Cheers,
Alex
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