azyeoman Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) An unusual apparently older Burma Star Association badge. The Burma Star Association is a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women of all services who served in the Burma Campaign during World War II. The criterion for membership is the award of the Burma Star for service in Burma during World War II for the necessary qualifying period or the Pacific Star with Burma Clasp. The Association was first formed on 26 February 1951 to promote comradeship and the welfare of its members. The arduous nature of the Burma Campaign has been recognised by permission granted to members to wear a replica of the Burma Star in a lapel badge and cap badge. The Association's Patron is Prince Phillip , the Duke of Edinburgh and its President is John Slim, 2nd Viscount Slim and the son of Bill Slim, who commanded the 14th Army in Burma. For more info on the organization, go to: http://www.burmastar.org.uk/ Edited February 10, 2013 by azyeoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) I have seen this badge worn on the beret and wedge cap of members of the association right next to their regimental cap badge...... Mike Edited February 10, 2013 by QSAMIKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azyeoman Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Very interesting. I've not seen a photo of that; can you post one? : ) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Will have to wait till next Rememberance Day or if the BSA has a meeting at the legion and I am there....... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Is this made with a REAL Burma star? From the way it is fastened, it seems it can only be a headgear badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azyeoman Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) I'm sure these are minted rather than made from Burma Stars. Yes, it's a cap badge for vets; photos to follow. Edited February 10, 2013 by azyeoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azyeoman Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 A couple photos of the badge being worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I know local coins and junk seller has Burma Star Association embroided badge. If any of you guys collect them, I can pop in some day, check the price and make a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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