Womens Royal Army Corps - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

hagwalther · #1 16-11-09, 05:47 AM

Hi Guys,

In 1971 the WRAC A/A badge was subject to a re-design due to structural failure where the shank attached to the rear of the crown and wreath.

Here are a couple of later model items being post 1973 London Badge and Button Co Ltd.

Can members please post earlier pieces.

Regards

Chris

Bren39 · #2 26-04-11, 05:49 PM

Hi Chris,

I don't know the age of this badge but presume it is a post 1973 as well but made by Gaunt

Regards Ben

hagwalther · #3 26-04-11, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bren39

Hi Chris,

I don't know the age of this badge but presume it is a post 1973 as well but made by Gaunt

Regards Ben

Hi Ben,

The earliest known usage of the J.R.GAUNT B'HAM mark that I have from official documentation is 1966.

Regards

Chris

1stTankie · #4 26-04-11, 10:06 PM

Hi Chris

These are the only two I have; J.R.GAUNT B'HAM and J.R.GAUNT LONDON

I'm not sure if this helps in any way?

Best wishes

Gordon

hagwalther · #5 27-04-11, 05:36 AM

Thanks Gordon, Ben.

What I'm looking for is a poor join between the slider and badge body. It seems that this badge was subject to redesign in this area. All the badges that I have seen appear to be the usual standard slider and body join so I don't really know what I'm even looking for so if anyone sees anything that looks a bid shoddy in this area can they let me know.

Regards

Chris

tonyb · #6 27-04-11, 10:31 AM

Hello Chris,
I thought I had an example of the WRAC badge, however when I checked it was to the RADC, I am posting some photographs because this badge has the weak area you refer to and is close to breaking.
Hope this may be of some help

Regards Tony

49lassiepen · #7 27-04-11, 02:46 PM

HAVE W.R.A.C
J.R.GAUNT B,HAM
J.R. GAUNT LONDON
DOWLER.BIRMINGHAM
FIRMIN. LONDON
LONDON BADGE &BUTTON CO LTD
ALL THE SLIDERS APPEAR TO BE IN THE SAME POSITION, SOME OF THESE ARE LATE 1960 ALSO HAVE A NUMBER OF CAPS/ BERETS WITH BADGES ON BUT ARE IN THE ATTIC SOMEWHERE.SOME W.R.AC ARE SHOWN IN MY ALBUMS

hagwalther · #8 27-04-11, 07:39 PM

Thanks Guys,

Nothing is really jumping out at me at the moment though - problem is that I don't really know what I'm looking for but I expect it will be obvious when I see it.

Regards

Chris

54Bty · #9 28-04-11, 10:23 AM

Some W.R.A.C. badges;

1stTankie · #10 28-04-11, 03:07 PM

Hi 54Bty

All the signs of a well spent past!!

Gordon

hagwalther · #11 29-04-11, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Bty

Some W.R.A.C. badges;

Thanks 54Bty,

Nothing jumping out at me here.

Regards

Chris