Help with ribbon bar identification

[azyeoman]

I recently acquired these as a lot.  It's obvious that the three ribbon bar (pin back) consists of the BWM, MMWM and Victory Medal for World War I service.  But, what I'm not familiar with are the two red and white ribbons bars (sewn on) with 1940-41 and 1941-42 respectively embroidered on them.  Any help in identifying these and who would wear them and wear on the uniform would be greatly appreciated. They came together and I assume that someone from the Merchant Navy also served in WWII. Thanks very much in advance, John

[Farkas]

Hi John,

my guess would be they are related to the British Red Cross...

 

the BRC are fond of dated clasps/bars on their awards and red & white are their colours.I haven’t managed to find a match for your ribbon although there are so many it may well be.

 

It also seems possible that these may be ‘wartime’ Budget examples.

 

I hope this helps,

Best wishes,

tony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[azyeoman]

Hi Tony,

Thank you for responding; I really appreciate it. You may very well be correct and as of now, it appears to be the best option. Initially, I thought it might have been something from a shipping company like P&O, but there RC makes sense. Perhaps these ribbons were worn somewhere on a MN uniform; although I’ve yet to ever see that. I wonder if the RC has its own uniforms; it certainly liked medals and date bars as you’ve noted. Thanks again. John

[Terry37]

My initial thought was BRCS as well. I have not seen those style of ribbons before, but they are very nice, and extra so in my book if they are BRCS.

 

Terry