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Combined Ops patches
I've had these three Combined Operations patches in my collection for 35+ years, I think (hope!) they are authentic.
The first two are identical except for the difference in border size. (Width aprox 80mm & 75mm). They are embroidered red on dark blue/black and both have been used. The third (RN only) patch is printed blue on white. It's a bit "grubby" but doesn't appear to have been used. Someone has inked their initials faintly on the back. Can anyone confirm that they are genuine and give an indication as to date please? Presumably the printed RN patch would be earlier than the other two? Any info much appreciated. |
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Hi David
The red on blacks are not genuine WW2 I'm afraid. Not sure about the blue on white's not my area Paul
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The blue on white looks good but not sure why it is round. It is navy and they were usually tomb stone. Printed insignia was still in use long after the war.
I would be interested in the white on blue if you are moving it on ?? Fez Last edited by fez; 11-10-12 at 07:04 PM. |
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Hi,
The red on blue CO badges are post war issue badges. Worn by Royal Marines in RM Amphibious Units and the Joint Services Amphibious Warfare Centre(Poole). Attached are a couple of photos of a BD I have with them on. The blue on white looks good to me as well. If you ever want to get rid of the blue on white CO badge drop me a line. Regards Danny sLC (1).jpg sLC (3).jpg s2 (22).jpg |
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Hi,
Issued a bit later than I first thought. Photo of the Admiralty Fleet Order for the red on blue CO badges. Regards Danny jul 57.jpg |
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The best starting point for combined ops badges can be found here:
http://www.combinedops.com/INSIGNIA%20SPECIMENS.htm
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Hi chaps
Thanks for all the very detailed info, it's much appreciated. Sorry to say the RN patch is not for sale but will advise if this should change in the future. Incidentally, the patch is more "pear shaped" than round. I believe RN ratings wore it on the cuff during WW2, perhaps this would account for the shape. Thanks again! |
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Very interesting, so upon looking at the link, in particular, number seven, it state "this is an Army badge" so the tombstone was not just a RM/RN badge then?
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If you browse the CVA's galleries, you will see a few instances of army commandos wearing the tombstones in WW2. Obviously the circular ones are much more prevalent.
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Okay, so we can assume, not unreasonably, that both shapes were in common usage, by both services then, for example, you do certainly see members of the RM often wearing the round badges too.
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HI , THE RED/Black Combined Ops are original but post war , the blue on white is original and quite rare , perhaps not the most exciting looking but a genuine rare beast to find .
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Is the blue on white post war or actually worn during the war?
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Admiralty Fleet Order 1722. Uniform-Badges- Amphibious Warfare Flash.
'An eagle and Bren Gun imposed on an anchor'. Thompson Sub-Machine Gun surely? |
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Frank
From my notes - dates to Admiralty Fleet Order (AFO) 4366/1942 of 10/9/42 Red on Blue - Pattern 292A Blue on White - Pattern 292B High Wood Agreed - not sure what date your entry relates to but the description does appear to have come adrift Mike |
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Danny's post (No 5). The Admiralty Fleet Order.
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