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Old 17-11-19, 11:06 AM
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Default Regimental Insignia?
I have a badge which I need help idenytifying. I have included photos showing both options, not sure which way it should be. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Old 17-11-19, 11:59 AM
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It looks to me like a rather grubby ribbon of the Mercantile Marine War Medal. The correct order for the colours is green, white, red.
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Old 17-11-19, 02:30 PM
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No, it looks sewn together so no MMWM or any other medal ribbon. Possibly RAF colours?
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Old 25-11-19, 01:21 PM
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Possibly The Border Regiment?
(Gallagher's Army Badges, cigarette card, 1939).
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Old 25-11-19, 02:18 PM
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My book Badges on Battle Dress identifies this (badge 517) as a regimental flash worn by the 8th Bn Dorsetshire Regiment, its use confirmed from contemporary records.

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Old 25-11-19, 03:37 PM
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My book Badges on Battle Dress identifies this (badge 517) as a regimental flash worn by the 8th Bn Dorsetshire Regiment, its use confirmed from contemporary records.

Jon
Spot on. Many of these types of flashes are often confusing.

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