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Can't find my old photographs I'm afraid, may just be old age setting in on my part
Here is the Tank Finder linkhttp://tank-photographs.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/sturmtiger-tank-munster.html
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Peter,
Not at all sure to honest, they came to be with a set of buttons with London Maker Marks, a Membership lapel badge and a large Photograph showing a VE celebration dinner taking place in London.
Simon
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Didn't they use to have a Sturmtiger, I'm sure there was one on display years ago. And having just checked on the Tank Hunter website he still has one as listed at Bovington. Wonder if it is in the process of refurbishment and the weapons from it are on display.
Simon
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Superb images, thanks for showing them, Have been unable to get down there so far this year but having seen your photos will make it a priority.
Thanks again Simon
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For me its the bottom flame on each side that are different from most Grenade badges I have seen and therefore wondered if they may indeed be non British.
Regards Simon.
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Seb,
Not a positive identification however the Wheel badge within the British Army is worn by Movement and Control Officers, normally on an armband but no reason why it should not have been painted on a helmet that I can see. I believe that during World War 2 this role was the remit of the Royal Engineers but would now be done by the Adujtant Generals Corps I suppose.
The bar painted through the middle could be an indication of rank or appointment.
With the huge influx of Troops and vehicles after the Invasion, Movement and Control would have become an essential requirement in order to keep the beaches moving and supply lines open.
Regards Simon
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Andy
At first glance I thought that these could be Royal Marine Artillery but on comparison the flames are the wrong shape and size, any maker marks to indicate that they are British?
Regards Simon
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Nigel,
Just wanted to echo the other comments on a superb job well done, I also look forward to seeing what else you have to show us
from your collection!
Best regards Simon
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Rick
Very interesting link, thanks for posting. Think they may be very helpful well with the retirement when the time comes
Simon
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May be just be me but can not see an image, could you post again please.
Simon
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Had the pleasure of attending the Colonels Review, Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards on Saturday and as one would expect, security was very intense with a huge Uniformed Police contingent on duty.
Having served in both the Guards and the Police I was very pleased at the general public's attitude toward the Police Officers on duty with many compliments and thank you messages being directed at individual Officers on duty.
Makes the job a little easier I am sure and reminds us all that here in Great Britain we still 'Police by Consent' with the support and thanks of the Majority of the population.
Regards Simon
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Hello Robert,
The London Gazette Supplement dated 23rd January 1945 has him listed under - 'For Courage, determination and skill during the landing of Allied Forces on the Coast of Normandy' Able Seaman Robert Elder Kennedy, Merchant Navy (Coleraine, Co Londonderry)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36903/supplement/518/data.pdf
Not much out else I can find at the moment, will keep searching, would be nice to see some photo's if you can.
Regards Simon
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Hello BJ,
The two dates refer to 'Honours for Services in Destroyers of the Grand Fleet Flotilla between 1st July and 11th November 1918'
ie That was when your Man earned his MSM. If you take a look at the link below and go to the section marked '31236-14 March 1919' you will find Norgate listed there.
http://www.naval-history.net/WW1NavyBritishLGDecorationszzMSM.htm
All the best Simon
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Many thanks Andy, always trying to learn something new!
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So excuse my ignorance, am I right in thinking then that these Badges are completely unauthourised for wear according to Army regulations but tolerated at Unit Level or by individual Commanders?
Simon
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During the 2nd World War the area in which I live was used by Canadian Troops for training prior to the D Day landings and prior to there departure they buried a number of their vehicles and tanks which were no longer of use. In 1971 the Covenater Tank currently in the Bovington Tank Museum was dug and subsequently restored to it's present condition.
A further Covenator has been dug up in the same area for a forthcoming television programme made by the Discovery Channel and hosted by Suggs (of Madness fame) and is currently on view in the grounds of a local vineyard.
Will show a few images of the wreck as it is at the moment.
Regards Simon
Not sure why the first image is on its side!
A few more images.
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Keep an eye on this website Sally Bosleys Badge Shop, they get all sorts of Shipping related items, hopefully one will turn up there,
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Jock
Very nice surprise and a great find, take it the floor boards will be coming next just in case that RK is hidden away somewhere?
Simon
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Whilst on my travels I came across the grave of Captain Harry Cator East Surrey Regiment, who won the VC on 9th April 1917. His grave is located in Sprowston Cemetery near Norwich in Norfolk.
His medals reside in the Lord Ashcroft collection, this link will show you the medal group and citation.
http://www.lordashcroftmedals.com/collection/harry-cator-vc/
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The Legion of Frontiersmen
in Great Britain: Research, Documentation & History
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Mike,
Again some excellent examples, most of which I have never seen..I wasn't aware of the differences between Countries badges, insignia etc.
Regards Simon