Any ideas what this badge is? Was my grandfathers

[CATHLOYNS]

Any ideas what this badge is? Was my grandfathers, I know he served in the second world war but nothing else about it. Thanks

[stuka f]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
First time I see such a badge!
Did you know wich country he served in?
And is there any chance to see the back side of the badge?
cheers
|<ris

[StuG III]

A first for me too. Be interesting to find out what it's for.

Tom

[CATHLOYNS]

I'm not even sure if it is the second world war....I cant seem to find anythign out about it. The engraving on the back is Thomas Pateroni, Regent Street, Birmingham. I have contacted them and they dont know what it is either.

[Adrian]

Welcome, how long have you known about it? For instance, did you know your Grandfather had it ten, twenty, thirty years ago?

[HPL2008]

The symbolism of the four circles on the shield might be astrolological/astronomical.

The circle divided in four (top left) is used as a symbol for the Earth, the circle with a dot in the middle (top right) as a symbol for the sun, the plain circle (bottom left) as a symbol for a full moon. The horizontally divided circle, I don't know.

Of course, these are such simple, basic symbols that this could be a coincidence and they actually stand for something completely different here. Just a thought.

[CATHLOYNS]

My grandfather has been dead for 30 years ..I honestly dont know anything else. I found it when sorting my grandmothers things when she passed away this year.
Im just curious about it thats all.
Thanks

[CATHLOYNS]

Thanks HPL2008 I have been googling it and it may have something to do with the masons. Thanks for all your help though will keep ddigging.

[aj4010]

Masonic, it just has to be. My work landlord is in fact a GM.
I will ask him.
Best Regards,

Andy

[Adrian]

I thought Masonic rather than military but the badge looks quite modern........