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24-11-17, 06:59 PM
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Clutching at straws !
My friend has recently purchased a collection of military badges and is convinced this is a formation sign ! I am not please could anyone confirm what this is I am hoping Boy Scout or guides ! There is a pint on this Thanks BJ
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#2
24-11-17, 07:46 PM
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The image on the badge is very similar to the Beacon used by Army Surveys, came in a kit called a 'Beacon, Bandroles'. Made up of tubular poles, cloth panels and flags.
Marc
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I am still looking for British Army cloth Formation, Regimental, Battalion, Company and other Unit sleeve badges, from 1980 onwards. Last edited by 54Bty; 25-11-17 at 05:11 PM.
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24-11-17, 08:57 PM
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24-11-17, 08:57 PM
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I agree. I didn't know the technical term - I was about to say "a tripod used in the establishment of trignometrical survey points". This extract from a history of 4 (Durham) Survey Regt RA - landing on D Day
Initially visibility was virtually nil due to smoke from grass fires caused by the initial bombardment. Consequently it was not until 1000 hrs that survey tasks commenced. The initial survey data based on one trigonometrical point, a lighthouse, with a measured base and sun observation was established by 1200 hrs, and made available to Artillery Regiments. The party then began to establish trigonometrical points along the beach marking these with flags. This survey was then used by the Landing Craft Guns (LCG) and the ships of naval support Force G to accurately fix their positions improving the effectiveness of their fire. Pale blue was, I think a colour favoured by Survey Regts RA - on vehicle markings. Mike Last edited by Mike Jackson; 24-11-17 at 08:58 PM. Reason: Typo
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24-11-17, 09:00 PM
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While in the field of survey - these are members of 10 Survey Regt RA, VIII Corps (formation sign just visible)
10 Svy Regt RA_VIII Corps.01.jpg
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#6
24-11-17, 09:19 PM
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Thanks Mike looks like I could be on the way to the bar !
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25-11-17, 06:45 AM
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All credit to 54 Bty! Mike
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25-11-17, 03:36 PM
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Mu guess was going to be 'Scouts / Guides and related to tents/tents-pitching/camping' but perhaps not.
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#9
29-11-17, 01:37 PM
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badge for sale
It was my badge that Brian kindly enquired about. It will be appearing tonight on Ebay at 7pm. Put on at a "come and get me" price. thank you all for your help. Look for "Unknown Military Formation Sign - Artillery & Survey connection".
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