A Collection of Insignia

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-29-2018, 01:31 PM

Hello folks.

Won this small grouping of insignia in an auction a few days ago. It arrived this morning. My understanding is that this is a grouping of pre-war British, Canadian and South African insignia, mixed together. I was able to identify the Lance Cpl. chevron, and the Canadian shoulder title speaks for itself. I also believe the 'flaming bombs' are South African. I am unable to identify the rest, unfortunately, as Commonwealth insignia is not one of my strong areas.

Moths have nibbled a few. Interesting to see how they ate around the 'flavours' of cloth they didn't like the taste of.

If someone could assist me in identifying the insignia I have here, I would be incredibly grateful. I have intentions of placing it all - properly labelled - in a display case.

Regards, B.B.

**Jerry B** · 10-29-2018, 02:14 PM

The two sets of small four red chevrons are o erseas service stripes, the lyre is bandsmens,the field gun is worn above sgt stripes by an artillery senior sgt, the wreath and m is a specialist skill badge, the wheel is motor transport, crossed rifles is a skill at arms badge for dress.

I am on my phone away from my books therefore id's are vague for now.

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-29-2018, 02:21 PM

by Jerry B

The two sets of small four red chevrons are o erseas service stripes, the lyre is bandsmens,the field gun is worn above sgt stripes by an artillery senior sgt, the wreath and m is a specialist skill badge, the wheel is motor transport, crossed rifles is a skill at arms badge for dress.

I am on my phone away from my books therefore id's are vague for now.

Any information is useful information. Thank you!

Regards, B.B.

**paulscoot** · 10-29-2018, 04:48 PM

The 303 rifle with a star above was a "1st class shot" badge when I was an Army cadet many moons ago ! Regards, Paul

**rra227** · 10-29-2018, 06:26 PM

Nice pile. Rich A. in Pa.

**Jerry B** · 10-29-2018, 06:37 PM

the M in a wreath is Mortar Man, the crossed rifles might also be musketry instructor as well as marksmen, the lyre is bandsman, and the overseas chevrons are as stated, the wheel might be carriage repairer or wheeler, crossed flags is signalers, the red stars are possibly to do with Army Cadet force insignia for proficiency, need to do more research for them, the badge at the bottom of the right hand row is trumpeter/trumpet major.

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-29-2018, 06:44 PM

Thank you all for the help. I've been playing around with one of my Riker cases, and have managed to knock this together. No labels yet, but I actually think it looks better without them.

Regards, B.B.

**paulscoot** · 10-29-2018, 07:04 PM

They make a nice display Brodie! Regards,Paul

**Watchdog** · 10-29-2018, 07:24 PM

As Jerry said the red "stars" are Army Cadet Force Part 2 qualification badges if I recall correctly. The Part 1 was simply a half star as if the whole was cut in two horizontally. I can't remember what tests were involved (I am harking back to the early 70's here) but I think it was divided into subjects such as Drill, Fieldcraft, Wpn Training, Map Reading and First Aid.

Regards

Mark

PS Yes the crossed flags are a signal qualification badge but the same badge was and still is used to signify multiple qualifications depending on where it was placed and the parent Regt / Corps of the wearer and his trade group. Eg. I used to wear it on my lower left sleeve because I was qualified as a B3 regimental signaller (very unwillingly!!) but in different regiments the same badge in the same location indicated a slightly different qualification. The same badge worn over the rank chevrons on the right arm indicates a Regimental Signals Instructor or RSI (not repetitive strain injury!!).