Singapore Armoured Corps (or Car) Volunteer badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

mmokeyev · #1 23-04-20, 12:46 AM

Here's a recent addition to my collection. The seller on eBay described it as a "Armoured Car Squadron" badge. Does anybody has experience/knowledge of Singapore badges that could enlighten me or share a link? This one appears to be made by welding/soldering the SAC(V) part to a "Fear Naught" badge. Is that typical?

slick_mick · #2 23-04-20, 01:04 AM

A very nice badge. Maybe an early locally made badge?

The KC version (see mine here: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...4&d=1583027473) seems to have been one piece.

Looks like I need to add a QC one to my collection as well.

Mick

mmokeyev · #3 23-04-20, 01:35 AM

Oh my! I didn't even notice that there are different crowns around. I thought it was some artistic discretion. So the QC sort of has the "m" shape and KC has one arch? I just realized I have NZ Armoured badge with KC and another with QC. Does the crown signify the time frame (i.e. who rules the country)? Or is it more complicated than that? My knowledge of British royalty comes from The Crown on Netflix.

But I like your badge! I was looking for one like yours when this popped up so I snatched it. An interesting piece for sure!

slick_mick · #4 23-04-20, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mmokeyev

Oh my! I didn't even notice that there are different crowns around. I thought it was some artistic discretion. So the QC sort of has the "m" shape and KC has one arch? I just realized I have NZ Armoured badge with KC and another with QC. Does the crown signify the time frame (i.e. who rules the country)? Or is it more complicated than that? My knowledge of British royalty comes from The Crown on Netflix.

But I like your badge! I was looking for one like yours when this popped up so I snatched it. An interesting piece for sure!

The Queen's Crown is post 1953 (Queen Elizabeth II) while the King's Crown was worn by both King George V and VI. My guess is that yours is a 1950s one made up from stocks of Royal Tank Regiment badges that came from the UK. If you ever want to trade or sell it please let me know.

Mick

fearnaught · #5 26-04-20, 02:13 PM

Hi Mikhail, unfortunately I think your badge may be made up. there are two reasons for this, firstly the badge is from a common die which is of the second version of the queen's crown, for want of any other description, the fat crown. If you look at Q/C RTR badges you will see the earlier crown is a slimmer and slightly squatter version. Secondly the attached scroll is not very well matched to the underlay. The Q/C version could only have been in use for 3 or 4 years maximum. My version is made by J R Gaunt London and slidered.
Hi Mick, is it possible to have images or your SVC badges? mine is based on the reverse tank made by F&S. Also if possible could you photo the Malayan armoured corps badges, I've never seen them with armour on the title, best wishes and hope this helps, Mike

mmokeyev · #6 26-04-20, 06:11 PM

Thanks for your input, Mike!