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Two cap badges WWII?
As my 1st posting on this forum (I have used the Great War forum for WWI issues) I'm posting 2 photos from friends for help with unit ID if possible please.
In the photo of the 2 men the badge on the rh one is at an angle but may be identifiable. The 2nd photo is pretty clear so that one may be easier. |
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Hello PeteD42, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
The second image fellow wears a Royal Marines cap badge.
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First one is Pioneer Corps. See below.
Edit: I just realised that his shoulder title is readable too Edit 2: Both men are wearing the same insignia on their arms, so both are Pioneers.
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The second one is The Royal Marines.
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The first one is mid-late war judging by the cloth insignia. The chap on the left has the exposed buttons of an economy tunic rather than the type worn in 1939-40 at initial issue.
The RM may be early war as he has a gasmask case on and a pre-war issue Blues jacket. |
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What about the open collars and ties? And the unusual chest pocket buttons?
Rgds, Thomas |
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The duo on the left look too well fed to be wartime British.
Just a thought. JT |
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Collars and ties for ORs were officially authorised at the end of the war but sometimes worn beforehand for 'walking out' and photos as in this case.
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Many thanks everyone. That is most helpful.
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