RNMBR

[David Moore]

Hello, I would like to share images of some RNMBR badges I recently aquired. They came from the family of a local man who had worked at sea for most of his life. Included in the group is a cap badge of the Blue Anchor line. They suffered the loss of the liner Waratah off South Africa in 1909, with the loss of 211 lives; the company never recovered and its assets were bought by P&Q in 1910.

Dave Moore

[Sonofacqms]

Lovely stuff David, nice to see a real RNMBR badge.

Thanks Rob

[David Moore]

Hi Rob, I had to look twice and pinch myself when I saw them in the shop. These are a very happy addition to my collection!!!!!!

Dave

[Phil2M]

Hi Dave,

That RNMBR is the dogs danglies. Fantastic find, well done Dave.

Regards
Phil

[David Moore]

I thought you would like it Phil; I'm over the moon!!!!

Dave

[royston]

Hi David

Great find. Just to inform anyone who is interested in RNMBR badges, that there are two distinct styles of badges, at least for the MBR badge. One with a curved prop' and one more oval. The photograph shows both designs being worn at the same time by different ratings.

Also the Naval Museum in Plymouth Dockyard has examples of a single anchor with MB either side of it, MM either side of it and one with MB with a C above the anchor. I have never seen examples of these except in the stock book and, since they came from the old Victualling Yard, they are probably the original design.

John

Originally Posted by David Moore

Hello, I would like to share images of some RNMBR badges I recently aquired. They came from the family of a local man who had worked at sea for most of his life. Included in the group is a cap badge of the Blue Anchor line. They suffered the loss of the liner Waratah off South Africa in 1909, with the loss of 211 lives; the company never recovered and its assets were bought by P&Q in 1910.

Dave Moore

Not really my area, Dave, but well done on a cracking find, mate.

Peter.

[David Moore]

I am really pleased Peter, not only because they are nice badges, but also because of the amount of interest and information sharing which is occuring.

Happy hunting Dave

[2747andy]

This one dropped through the door this week, I've seen plenty in the past that I would instantly consign to the restrike box, this one however is rather nice IMO!

It is also identical in construction to the one Tinto shows HERE

Any thoughts?

Andy

[royston]

Hi Andy

There are numerous examples of this badge, however, I have never seen a photograph of one being worn, if anyone had a photograph I would love to see it.

I have an example which I found 20 years ago, unlike others I have seen, this one has loops and looks to be original, but without any photographs of where it was worn etc, it is hard to know what original is. Was it worn by a few officer's as a collar badge, similar to the RND? I do not know.


John

[royston]

Andy

Photograph of my badge, see above.

John