I picked up these div signs, no idea on them at al, looked through loads of books but still no luck.Both are for wear on kd - jg.both are velvet, one with metal device the other embroided. Any ideas Nathan
I picked up these div signs, no idea on them at al, looked through loads of books but still no luck.Both are for wear on kd - jg.both are velvet, one with metal device the other embroided. Any ideas Nathan
Last edited by battledress; 03-28-2013 at 06:30 PM. Reason: add photo
The axe looks like the Indian army 12 Infantry Division.
From a quick look they both look to be odd homemade variants of 78th infantry div, the battleaxe and 34th armoured brigade, but neither are quite right, and maybe post war versions. Though Gunny's answer of 12th Indian div looks more likely than 78th Div.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
As Jerry said about the 34th armoured brigade, i remember building a model British tank with that decal on it!...
Hi thanks for input , I did think one was like the the 34th armoured but. Without the yelow stripe.I think you are spot on with the 12th indian division
Here is a good site for insignia:
British Formation Signs
Martin
Thanks Martin bookmarked this site very informative with nice clear illustrations cheers Nathan
And though it is very good and I have long had it bookmarked it only covers WWII and is no good for post war, and for formation signs of other commonwealth nations. Better to invest in one of Cole's books either Heraldry of war, Badges on Battledress or Formation badges of WWII. And it is ripped from Heraldry in war.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
You can download a PDF of Formation badges of WW2 here.
FormationBadgesCole.pdf
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
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