andy1400 Posted 16 December , 2004 Share Posted 16 December , 2004 I have a photo of a relative in desert uniform, he served in Palestine. Above his Corporal stripes he has a badge which I believe must be some sort of trade or proficiency badge. I think he was in the ASC. Would anybody have any ideas as to what it might be or know of a website where I might be able to look at pictures of Army badges and try to identify it. I cannot put the picture on the site as the badge is not that clear but can just about be seen with a magnifying glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 16 December , 2004 Share Posted 16 December , 2004 Hi Andy, It will be difficult to identify given that you need a magnifying glass to see it and we do not even have a discription If you can either describe or scan and post the picture it will be much easier and will lead to a wider number of responses . Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1400 Posted 16 December , 2004 Author Share Posted 16 December , 2004 I can just about make it out. If I could look at some pictures I may be able to match it up, thats why I thought that there may be a website with badges on it. It could be something like a hammer and horseshoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 16 December , 2004 Share Posted 16 December , 2004 spur hammer and pincers horseshoe bridle bit and chain spoked wheel are all possibilities. but not hammer and horseshoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1400 Posted 16 December , 2004 Author Share Posted 16 December , 2004 Thanks for the info. Do you know where I could find pictures of these badges, because the more I look at it I start to see all of the things you listed. A view of these badges might make it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 16 December , 2004 Share Posted 16 December , 2004 Andy, Perhaps these illustrations might help, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 16 December , 2004 Share Posted 16 December , 2004 That last picture kind of small - not sure how big forum will accept - will try again.......... Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1400 Posted 16 December , 2004 Author Share Posted 16 December , 2004 Thanks Bryan. There is now a group of five of us at work trying to decipher the picture. The diagrams are a great help. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 16 December , 2004 Share Posted 16 December , 2004 Andy et al, The booklet I took that picture from is called: "Rank at a Glance in the Army & Navy" & it ws published sometime during WWI. I am thinking about 1916 or so. I have found it very valuable for ID'ing some of those early trade badges. I can post close ups if any req'd. Keep us posted on this 'mystery badge' by all means! Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 19 December , 2004 Share Posted 19 December , 2004 For RC Sigs, Tom, I have recd yr msg in regards to the pictures of the trade badges - but am unable to respond thru the forum - msg cannot be sent. Pls e mail me at rncvr@sympatico.ca Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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