Hi all, A friend of mine has been asking about some flashes/patches, which have been given to him for safe keeping. He believes them to be WW2 Burma flashes, but can anyone shed any more light on them? Thanks in advance!
Hi The top two are for the Military Adviser-in-Chief Indian States Forces. The next two are for the 23rd Indian Infantry Division - the "Fighting Cocks" The next row bottom right is for the 19th Indian Infantry Division - the "Dagger Division". Note the badge is upside down. I'll get back to you on bottom left. Steve
Excellent spot Phil, that one had me stumped. I thought it must be some form of rank insignia. That's a nice full house for jp1885. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:L_Obs_Badge.jpg
Yes, I agree - confirmed by images on the IWM website. The Military Adviser-in-Chief Indian States Forces badge appears to be light blue-grey on the top half and dark blue lower and rectangular, according to Cole, "Formation Badges of World War Two" Thanks Charpoy Chindit. Steve