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Old 17-06-13, 08:54 PM
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Can anybody please venture an opinion on validity of this badge. Has the marking F & S on the back. I was told it is for Fattorini and Son but is it possible it could be Firmin and Son? Thanks in Advance.

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Old 17-06-13, 11:47 PM
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Can anybody please venture an opinion on validity of this badge. Has the marking F & S on the back. I was told it is for Fattorini and Son but is it possible it could be Firmin and Son? Thanks in Advance.

Cheers Paul
It is a Firmin & Sons mark.
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Can anybody please venture an opinion on validity of this badge. Has the marking F & S on the back. I was told it is for Fattorini and Son but is it possible it could be Firmin and Son? Thanks in Advance.

Cheers Paul
Hi Paul, I also think it is a Firmin mark and that it is a collar badge to the SBS. I'm sure there is some info. on these if you are able to search this forum.

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Old 18-06-13, 09:28 AM
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Collar badge, non-mess uniform (mess uniform is in silver plate IIRC), "New" style SBS issue, but not the latest. Latest will have clutch fittings for FAD.

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Thanks for the replies guys. One more question, would they wear the Royal Marine Cap Badge? Thanks Again.

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The badge on the far left that Marc posted is worn on the green beret.
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Old 18-06-13, 03:24 PM
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Thanks to Marc & David. I think that pretty well covers all my questions.
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Old 18-06-13, 03:40 PM
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It is a Firmin & Sons collar badge for the Lovat uniform, The SBS do not wear FAD, they wear Lovats so lugs are the current issue and not clutch pins. I have attached pictures of a pair still in their original Firmin packaging and without their packaging.

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It is a Firmin & Sons collar badge for the Lovat uniform, The SBS do not wear FAD, they wear Lovats so lugs are the current issue and not clutch pins. I have attached pictures of a pair still in their original Firmin packaging and without their packaging.

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All future badges will have clutch pins afaik... on lovats or not. I do however realise my mistake, I have a few booty mates who would rib me for that. I am sure I;ve seen new navy badges with clutch pins.

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