RAN badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

RCN · #1 26-08-13, 03:06 PM

Is this really an RAN badge & if so where would it have been worn & during what time period ?

& I guess I should ask - is it good? I dont have an example & would like to obtain a good one.

Thanks, RCN Bryan

badgecollector · #2 27-08-13, 05:13 AM

hi bryan
i believe this is the pouch badge of the RAN bandsman in which the sheet music would have been carried. from memory this was used from about 1913-1953.
yes its a good one
bc
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RCN · #3 27-08-13, 11:33 AM

Thanks bc, appreciate that!

I saw the frame of RAN badges but could not make out the info printed below the badge.

RCN Bryan

Donny B. · #4 28-08-13, 01:34 AM

Hadn't thought of a pouch badge but at 78mm high and probably about the same in width) it would have been a rather large hat badge, as advertised.

I Man

badgecollector · #5 28-08-13, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donny B.

Hadn't thought of a pouch badge but at 78mm high and probably about the same in width) it would have been a rather large hat badge, as advertised.

I Man

often sold as band white cloth helmet plates, but these were pouch badges.