Sleeve insignia 'F'

[Tony]

I picked up a handful of photos yesterday to FAR 10 and amongst them was a photo showing a sleeve badge with the letter F worn on the left arm. There's nothing written on the reverse giving a clue as to the unit but I suppose it's possible it's artillery.

Tony

[Chip]

Hi Tony,

Normally, within a communications unit, this "F" stands for "Fernsprecher". In this case, if these are members of an artillery unit, it may be an unofficial patch for the same or for a "Feuerwerker" (artificer), thought these were usually NCOs.

Chip

[Tony]

Thanks a lot for the explanation Chip.

I've just been searching through the photos looking for similar faces but no luck. I did find a photo postcard with men wearing what looks like winged propellers on their straps so not all artillery as I previously thought. I'll have to scan it.

Tony

[The Prussian]

Hello!

Another possibility is Fernsprech or Fernmelde-Abteilung

Edited July 20, 2015 by The Prussian

[Hoss]

Field banner.

[Chip]

Eric,

Is that your banner?

[Hoss]

No Chip missed it I would have asked you gents if it was period, was looking for a wartime picture but gave up.

Eric

[Tony]

Chip, Andy, thanks a lot, I'll go with the Fernsprech badge.

Thanks for adding the banner Eric, I've been away from Imperial for quite a while (Commonwealth is taking over) but it's good to do some catching up.

Tony