Hi I'm in the process of requesting my grandads service record from the Second World War-he fought in the Battle of Kohima. Did certain ranks...
I need some help identifying this patch that I found in my grandfather's belongings (He passed away in 2007). A bit of background info on him......
Hi everyone , a bit of background first , I'm researching my Grandfather's military service ( Trooper PERCY CHARLES BARNES 4385412 ) 1st...
Hello guys, It's been a while since I last posted here, I've got a couple of questions about framing medals. I'm looking to get my Grandads...
Hello, I would appreciate some help with identifying the epaulette slide on my great uncles left shoulder. It seems to be dark green/black. The...
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Officer's quality Chindit formation sign with gold braid.
A left facing peacock shows that this is the wearers right side collar badge. I just have to find its opposite number now.
Saw this on ebay an unusual helmet with a skull and cross bones with a parachute as well as marked with '297 Squadron' & 'Niland. R.T.' anybody...
Hi all, Thanks for your very informative forum. I have a photo that used to hang in my Grandmothers house. It's believed to have my Grandfather...
Hi All, I am new to this forum in spite of having long been fascinated by both World Wars and collected items from both conflicts for many years....
What lapel badge did a c.p.o. Wear on his lapel if he was a chief mechanic, chief electrician or a chief mechanician (great title that one) I am...
Can anyone comment on what patches existed on the uniforms of servicemen in this regiment during their time as part of 78th (Battleaxe division)...
Hi! this is my first search for information. I'm a reenact from Spain so please forgive my English. I've got a question regarding the use of black...
i have a photo of my father in ww2 i need to know a arm badge
Been trying to decipher what formation signs, patches etc my grandfather would have worn on his uniform, as an RA man. I've worked out the RA...
Hi My name is Peter Doughty and my dad was the A/BSM L Doughty 842123 of the 1st Air landing Antitank battery at Arnhem. I've been researching...
They appear to be wearing the Union Flag formation sign of Operation Brindley; the force that went to Japan in late 1945.
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