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Royal Naval Reserve Postal Branch
Hi, I'm building a collection of RNR Postal Branch badges, to be mounted around 25th anniversary first day cover. I have examples (for Ordinary rate) in Gold on navy, red on navy and blue on white, plus WRNS light blue on navy and have seen the same badge with stars denoting AB and leading rate, but can anyone tell me if the also came with a crown for PO and as collar badges for CPO? as to date I have never seen either! Has anyone any images or even examples they may be willing to sell?
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Not sure if this is what you're after , but there is a batch of RN badges for sale on eBay that includes this one :
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British Legion/Royal British Legion , Poppy/Remembrance/Commemorative. Poppy and British Legion Wanted |
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Imperial War Museum site appears to have information but it is not working at the moment .
Managed to access a 'cached' page : " Badge: A facing pair of badges to a Chief Petty Officer of the Royal Naval Volunteer (Postal) Reserve, being a post horn below an Imperial (King's) crown, embroidered in red onto a dark blue tombstone shaped backing." Also found these three on white background on another site : RNR Postal Reserve Ratings Badge Edit : IWM site working today. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30062717 .
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British Legion/Royal British Legion , Poppy/Remembrance/Commemorative. Poppy and British Legion Wanted Last edited by mike_vee; 10-01-21 at 07:23 AM. Reason: Added IWM link |
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