Burma flashes?

Discussion in 'Burma & India' started by jp1885, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. jp1885

    jp1885 Member

    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?

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    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Rothy

    Rothy Well-Known Member

    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
     
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  3. jp1885

    jp1885 Member

    Thanks Steve - much appreciated!
     
  4. Staffsyeoman

    Staffsyeoman Member

    Bottom Left is a Leading Observer, Royal Observer Corps. Worn on the upper sleeve of the uniform.
     
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  5. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

  6. jp1885

    jp1885 Member

    Thanks folks for your help - I'll pass the information on!
     
  7. Rothy

    Rothy Well-Known Member

    Well done, Phil. I looked but came up blank.

    Steve
     
  8. Charpoy Chindit

    Charpoy Chindit Junior Member

    The pair at the top are actually GHQ India.
     
  9. jp1885

    jp1885 Member

    Ah, great - many thanks!
     
  10. Rothy

    Rothy Well-Known Member

    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
     

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