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Crossed axe and hammer badge
Is this naval badge British?
I have a nagging doubt it isn't but need to verify GTB |
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Apart from being in an odd position, the star is not 6-pointed
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Shipwrights/Artisans
Hi GTB, not sure what to make of it. Star should be above the axe/hammer and as you indicate it is a 5 point not 6.
Len. |
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The South African Navy used a 5 point star but the hammer and axe are the wrong way around for SAN, and the star is wrong. Single star should be at the top.
Cheers, Alex |
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Perhaps the orientation of the hammer and axe may be put down as for collar insignia (CPO)?
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Hi GTB, orientation is correct for CPO but the placement of the star is odd. See attached Chief Shipwright (CPO)
Len |
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Sea Cadets?
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." |
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Sea Cadets had 6-pointed stars.
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I think this may be an early Pakistan Navy trade badge. Somewhere I have a Petty Officer's blue on white woven badge and it has this 5 pointed star. Obviously in this position it would denote grade rather than a national distinction.Unfortunately I cannot find photographic evidence so its just an opinion that others may be able to add to. Regards fred
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