David S Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 These have recently come to live with meI am having difficulty pinning down what Corps or BranchThe crown is a Kings CrownAny assistance is tremendously appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 The crown was too big to post above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) These have recently come to live with meI am having difficulty pinning down what Corps or BranchThe crown is a Kings CrownAny assistance is tremendously appreciatedHi David,One Corps springs to mind. The Q.A.R.N.C , Queen Alexandra Royal Nursing Corps have Purple and Red gorgets, could they be from that service?Regards Eddie Edited October 13, 2007 by Taz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) My thoughts initially but here's a pic of the QARANC gorgets (not mine - found online) kinda - sorta Edited October 13, 2007 by David S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontlineAntiques Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 These have recently come to live with meI am having difficulty pinning down what Corps or BranchThe crown is a Kings CrownAny assistance is tremendously appreciatedHi david - Is it not to the war office? or is that red on red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Red on red (not braided) is the standard unless you're the followingRAMC - Dull CherryRADC - Emerald GreenRAVC - Marroon RedRAPC - Primrose YellowAEC - Cambridge BlueRAOC - Dk Blue (changed to Scarlet in 1941)REME - Dk Blue Chaplains - PurpleSo far these defy identification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I know not a lot about police uniforms & insignia, but in silver / silver plate rather than gold coloured finish that button design would be worn by the likes of Chief Constables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 I know not a lot about police uniforms & insignia, but in silver / silver plate rather than gold coloured finish that button design would be worn by the likes of Chief Constables.Thanks I shall investigate further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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