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Old 21-04-20, 07:23 PM
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I am looking for help in identifying the cap badge in attached photo.
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Old 21-04-20, 08:32 PM
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Probably Royal Artillery, photo taken circa WWII and he's wearing the ribbon of the 1939-45 Star.
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Old 21-04-20, 09:27 PM
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The backing isnt the usual RA Red/Blue diamond, could be a tartan patch for a Scottish TA Royal Artillery unit?

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Old 22-04-20, 05:12 AM
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It certainly looks like a raggy edged patch as per a tartan one.
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What is he wearing over his right breast pocket?
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Old 22-04-20, 09:52 AM
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What is he wearing over his right breast pocket?
Looks like a small Maltese Cross type thingy.
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