Hi, Can anyone help with this one. Any idea why chevrons point up not down, and also why on lower sleeve? They appear different to any others I've come across. Ascertained 'sp' is special proficiency but in what no idea! He died in 1948 aged 47 so assume this is ww2 dress. Also unsure if he is wearing light trousers or an apron. Any help/info appreciated! Emma
The chevrons are good conduct stripes. Thank you for that, does having 3 mean anything in particular?
Special Proficiency : View attachment 96200 1 chevron = 2 years 2 chevrons = 6 years 3 chevrons = 12 years I think you will find that three chevrons were for 5 years.
Ascertained 'sp' is special proficiency but in what no idea! The 'Special Proficiency' Skill-at-Arms badge was awarded by the Bn for demonstrating proficiency higher than that of the usual standard in one's particular specialism*. This could be any number of things, from Cook to Mechanic. Therefore, unless the individual's AB64 can be obtained it is unlikely that one would be able to find out the individual's specialism. Further details about the Special Proficiency badge can be found in ACI 1526 (1943). Bn records may hold details of the awarding of S-a-A badges, but I cannot be sure. *= 'Specialism' used here to distinguish from 'Trade'. Skill-at-Arms badges (awarded for proficiency) are often confused with Trade badges (such as that of the 'A' of A Group Trades). All the best, Five-Five P.S. As to the Good Conduct Chevrons, I have encountered many conflicting figures as different sources give widely differing figures - I would be most interested in details of the ACI.
I think you will find that three chevrons were for 5 years. Now I'm really confused! Did a search and it says that the second strip is for six years. I'm sure I got mine after five years (1952). Could it have been after completing the fifth year and starting the sixth year. I must check through some of my old photos and see if I can nail it down.
As he is wearing Good Conduct stripes, he is a Corporal or lower in rank. When achieving the rank of Sergeant he would have to remove them.
