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Old 05-03-24, 09:46 AM
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The makers mark 'FIRMIN' on its own on anodised badges, what dating period would this be please?
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Old 05-03-24, 04:34 PM
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According to my reading of Chris Marsh's book, 1990's-2000ish
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Old 05-03-24, 05:20 PM
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Excellent Jerry
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Old 05-03-24, 10:28 PM
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There's 2 "Firmin" marks from around that period of time .
A thin Firmin and a fat Firmin mark appear on a LI anodised and new metal example
The fat mark was still in use around 2007. Appears on a Rifles badge.
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Old 06-03-24, 08:56 AM
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Thanks Mike
It's on a RAC anodised badge, wide FIRMIN mark

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Old 06-03-24, 09:48 AM
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Chris,
Possibly worn recently by the Band of the Royal Armoured Corps at Catterick?

Here are some more maker’s marks including a J.R.GAUNT B’HAM marked on slider and behind badge.

Pattern No 19298 CB 3031 NSN 8455-99-973-9383 Sealed 20/06/58

Worn by the Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Armoured Corps 1960s - early 1990s?

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Recently worn by Royal Wessex yeomanry and lots of cadets due to a shortage of the Yeo badges.
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Thank you all for your replies and help.
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