Badges

I wonder if someone out there can help me.

Attached are photos of badges my Grandad brought back from his service in the war.

I am trying to identify them & wondered if anyone out there knew what any of them where.

Thanks

 

I also have some buttons if anyone can help ID them.

Thanks

The 1st button has J.R.Gaunt on the back and a number I can't quite make out.

The 2nd button has C.H.C & S Ltd, Birmingham on the back.

The 3rd button has J.R Gaunt & Son London on the back.

 

Casblue

The badges don't look British but the buttons certainly are

Cheers

 

Hi Casblue, I think picture seven are Civil Defence Chevrons

Button number three is Polish Army

Patch number four is a British Army trade patch Special Proficiency

Patch number five is very rare.It was worn by WWII British Forces Norway Patch as worn by US Troops.

 

Hi,
A couple more identified.

Nice collection of badges.

Regards

Danny

 

Thank you all

Caroline

 

Hi,
Some information on the Service Chevrons.

Regards

Danny

SERVICE CHEVRONS
Red, worn on the lower right sleeve of the Service Dress Jacket and Battledress Blouse. One for each year of service, after 3rd September 1939. Printed or embroidered in red on a khaki background, chevron 3/16 inch wide with arms 3/4 inch long. AO 19 of 14th February 1944

'War Service' Chevrons could also be worn by UK Civil Defense & Home Guard as well, and a maximum of 6 could be worn.

 

Thanks, he was in the 3rd Batt Irish Guards as a driver so the badges make sense!

My Grandma was in the WAAF and was stationed for a long time with Polish airmen so I guess that could be where the button comes from.

Caroline

 

Hi,
This one is Scottish Command Troops.

Regards

Danny

This emblem was worn by units under the command of HQ Scottish Command, excluding Command staff.

 

Danny,

Thanks for the identification.

Regards
Tom

 

The cloth badges are all British.

DSC_00006 is British Troops Norway - the Liberation Force formed from the cadre of the disbanded 50th Division.

The badge labelled 73rd Brigade was first the Devon and Cornwall County Division. Formed in February 1941 and re-rolled and retitled the 77th Division in December 1941. (This division used the badge of Excalibur rising from the water). It was a reserve division which did not serve overseas.

 

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I'd never seen that badge before or know that, Staffsyeoman. Thanks for the information.

For those inetrested here is a link to a discussion about 'British Land Forces Norway', ex-50 Div: http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/54701-50th-northumbrian-division-disbandment/?hl=%2Bbritish+%2Bland+%2Bforces+%2Bnorway#entry639318

Best,

Steve.