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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

Mike,

Some superb badges you have there, the date you gave would tie in well with the group that came with the badges, here are the buttons.

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

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

A cap badge and pair of collar badges for this Unit.

The reverse.

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

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

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.

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

A recent postcard that came my way showing a Man in civilian clothing which was posted to an address in Brighton in 1919.

A closer look will show you that he wears the Cap Badge of the Regiment fixed into his lapel buttonhole. 

Simon

A closer view.

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

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

Rick

Very interesting link, thanks for posting. Think they may be very helpful well with the retirement when the time comes

Simon

May be just be me but can not see an image, could you post again please.

Simon

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

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

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

Many thanks Andy, always trying to learn something new!

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

Last one for now,

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.

http://tank-photographs.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/a13-cruiser-mkIII-mkV-covenanter-tank-bovington.html

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.

Keep an eye on this website Sally Bosleys Badge Shop, they get all sorts of Shipping related items, hopefully one will turn up there,

Simonhttp://sallybosleysbadgeshop.com/shop.php

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

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/

Here is a picture of his grave.