R.A.F. - C.W.R. numbered badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

roseoftheshires · #1 26-03-24, 12:29 PM

Struggling to identify this old enamel badge - thinking C W R includes Wireless & Radio, but would appreciate some help from the forum please.... Numbered 299 on the back and made by Marples & Beasley.

leigh kitchen · #2 26-03-24, 12:40 PM

Here you go, RAF Civilian Wireless Reserve according to this thread:

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=70207

wasaraftype · #3 26-03-24, 12:59 PM

Hi,

Your badge is for a RAF Civilian Wireless Reserve member.

As far as I am aware this organisation was set up before WWII and members had to agree to be fast tracked into joining the RAF in case of hostilities.

The one on the right of my 2 examples is believed to be for a Commander/Commandant.

Same makers as yours. Left No = 117, right No = 18.

Regards,

Graham

roseoftheshires · #4 26-03-24, 02:06 PM

Thanks very much to both Graham and Leigh for the information provided.
The Commandant badge must be pretty rare I would imagine.

mike_vee · #5 26-03-24, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasaraftype

As far as I am aware this organisation was set up before WWII and members had to agree to be fast tracked into joining the RAF in case of hostilities.

RAF Service Numbers :

Quote:

760000 to 762617 Aug 1939 RAFVR Civilian Wireless Reserve

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