Bear Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hello,I going through some old family pictures and found this one. I can't seem to track down what the badge is on his arm. Im guessing WWII.thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Naval Amphibiouis Forces. Somebody printed from the mirrored image side of the negative:It's an eagle over a Thompson machine gun on an anchor the flukes of which look like minaret towers at bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 His ribbons are also on upside down. The single on top is the WW2 Victory Medal, and the lower row looks like (upside down) furthest at the shoulder which should be the other way around-- I'd say a Bronze Star with "V" device.That kid had himself some war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) His name is Troy Quinn and he looks happy to be alive. That big :D Edited September 6, 2008 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I think the usual name of the insignia is Combined Operations badge.The link below shows many versions.http://www.combinedops.com/INSIGNIA%20SPECIMENS.htmRegards Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I think the usual name of the insignia is Combined Operations badge.The link below shows many versions.http://www.combinedops.com/INSIGNIA%20SPECIMENS.htmRegards EddieThe US versions of the badges are called -US Navy (red background) - Amphibious ForcesUS Army (blue background) - Amphibious EngineersNote that the Army version is used today as the 1st Engineer BrigadeThey are derivative of the Combined Ops, but not otherwise associated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The US versions of the badges are called -US Navy (red background) - Amphibious ForcesUS Army (blue background) - Amphibious EngineersNote that the Army version is used today as the 1st Engineer BrigadeThey are derivative of the Combined Ops, but not otherwise associatedDavid,Thanks they do look very similar.Regards Eddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russiamilitaria Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Naval Amphibiouis Forces.Hello! Here is such patch from my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Yes-- thanks for the good scans! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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