Tommy1418 Posted 18 May , 2012 Share Posted 18 May , 2012 Can anyone advise whether or not 'trade insignia' ('MG' etc) were worn on both lower forearms or just the one? Thanks, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 May , 2012 Share Posted 18 May , 2012 Can anyone advise whether or not 'trade insignia' ('MG' etc) were worn on both lower forearms or just the one? Thanks, Ian They were worn on just one arm. Regulations stipulated the left. Full Corporals and Sergeants qualified as 'Instructors' often wore the badge above their stripes on the right arm, but the exact detail changed between the 1890s and more modern times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 24 May , 2012 Share Posted 24 May , 2012 The badge, introduced on the eve of the Great War, was "skill-at-arms" for those passed as First Class. Officially in worsted [as for all s-at-a] but very many gilding metal versions to be seen in period photos, some one-piece, some with separate letters MG. If a soldier could exercise choice, there was an argument in favour of metal in the trenches because easily removable, and MG men were high-up the "enemy list" for both sides. Also, a nice flashy badge to wear in Blighty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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