westernhighlander

Thank you all for posting. In addition to military headgear, I'm also interested in Imperial Russian militaria. I've found it difficult at times to distinguish between Soviet vs Imperial Russian Epaulettes. Are there dimensions/measurements or patterns that clearly differentiate one from the other?

I believe this is a Naval Shoulder board of a naval officer of the Ukrainian Republic 1919-1921. What rank would this represent?

Would welcome any help ID'ing these shoulder boards....

That may be, but I havent come across more than one or two since acquiring it. It also came along with several other badges which I have since determined are associated with Mike Hoare's 5 Commando operating in the Congo. I will post photos.

The arm badge above came with this fez from the war in Ifni in the Western Sahara, 1957-1959. Its a bit dirty and needs a bit of cleaning. Anyway, I'm not sure if they are connected in any way.

Acquired this with a group of other African items, thought it may be of some interest.

Its a little over 5 inches in length ( see attached photo). It is allso curved ( see attached). The curvature would fit a cylindrical form such as the upper arm just below the shoulder or cylindrical headgear such as a fez ( as oppesed to a spherical helmet). If worn on the arm, perhaps some sort of guard or parade unit similar to the metal arm badges worn by Spanish Regulares/Spanish Legion.

Might this insignia be from Equatorial Guinea during the reign of Franciscp Nguema 1973-9179 when he used the rooster as the national symbol? Its quite large.absolutel no idea of what it would have been used for, but came with a collection of other African badges.

Hello, Can anyone ID this insignia. I thought may be a Spanish North African such as the ejercito Regulare Tabor of Tetouan? it has the crescent without a star, the crossed rifles (upside down with shoulder strap), but no crown any help welcome! thanks

Hi,I realize this may be a bit of a stretch, but any help is welcome.I picked up a collection of belgian colonial badges at a recent auction and amongst the lot were three that for the life of me I cant ID. 1st is a crescent witha number 1 mounted over crossed rifles, axes and a spade. No star. I thought it might be a Spanish Moroccan sapper or perhaps a French Algerian Spahi pioneer?,The second badge has a kite shaped enamel shield in front of a rooster with its wings spread. The shield is diveded into red white and green with a blue tip. I thought it may be an Arab or North African unit under French command ( Syrian, Moroccan, Algerian?)The third is an anchor with a grenade over crossed cannon. I thought it may be a French or Belgian colonial marine or infantry artillery badge for either a kepi or pith helmet. judging by the style of the grenade it looks to pre WW1.Thanks in advance for any help. http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137500&d=1450035240 http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137497&d=1450034768 http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137499&d=1450034996

Hi,I realize this may be a bit of a stretch, but any help is welcome.I picked up a collection of belgian colonial badges at a recent auction and amongst the lot were three that for the life of me I cant ID. 1st is a crescent witha number 1 mounted over crossed rifles, axes and a spade. No star. I thought it might be a Spanish Moroccan sapper or perhaps a French Algerian Spahi pioneer?,The second badge has a kite shaped enamel shield in front of a rooster with its wings spread. The shield is diveded into red white and green with a blue tip. I thought it may be an Arab or North African unit under French command ( Syrian, Moroccan, Algerian?)The third isw an anchor with a grenade over crossed cannon. I thought it may be a French or Belgian colonial marine or infantry artillery badge for either a kepi or pith helmet. judging by the style of the grenade it looks to pree WW1.Thanks in advance for any help. http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137500&d=1450035240 http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137497&d=1450034768 http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=137499&d=1450034996

John, Can you provide the reference for the info on the helmet flash of the amphigarious units?

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Here are a few pics http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2013/post-13589-0-83630800-1384571811.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_11_2013/post-13589-0-12409900-1384571872.jpg