Neil D Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 Hi all, Trying to identify small red chevrons , similar to overseas chevrons ,40mm wide on karki ,one of 4 chevrons the other of 5 ,,also small square similar to div. patch only smaller 25mm. inherited from relatives, one serving MGC in Egypt 1917-1919 the other CEF in France 1916-1919 . So overseas time doesn't fit ,Any help appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 IIRC they are Long Service Chevrons?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Chum Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 Sounds like Home Guard insignia to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmaasz Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 Clearer description needed. Overseas chevrons were blue and red and have been widely discussed on GWF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 WWII overseas chevrons. http://jfchalifoux.com/4_years_service_chevron_enlisted_after_10_september_1940_ww2_khaki_red.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil D Posted 13 January , 2011 Author Share Posted 13 January , 2011 WWII overseas chevrons. http://jfchalifoux.c...2_khaki_red.jpg Many thanks , you were spot on , found div flash on same site. 1st Canadians.Great quick reply.Have always thought WW1 ,as most photos ,medals and souveniers from family members that period. Opens up new search Many thanks Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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