OwenMartin Posted 19 July , 2019 Share Posted 19 July , 2019 Hi, I’ve just been given this badge and I’m not sure what it is and was wondering if anyone here knows, I thought it could possibly be RNAS or later Royal Fleet Air Arm. would appreciate any help thanks Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 19 July , 2019 Share Posted 19 July , 2019 The Queen's crown would put it in the post 1952 time frame. The basic elements are combined operations, useful stuff here particularly at the linked example 11 under post WW2 and Modern badges/: http://www.combinedops.com/INSIGNIA HISTORY2.htm Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenMartin Posted 19 July , 2019 Author Share Posted 19 July , 2019 I’m really confused because the HM armed forces veterans badge has the same eagle swords and anchor I’m wondering if it could be an older veterans badge? Thanks Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 29 July , 2019 Share Posted 29 July , 2019 On 19/07/2019 at 17:50, OwenMartin said: HM armed forces veterans badge Was only introduced in 2004. As Max says, the QC puts it post-52, and the emblem is associated with Combined Operations - Air, Sea, Land. Cheers, GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_history_buff Posted 29 July , 2019 Share Posted 29 July , 2019 On 19/07/2019 at 17:50, OwenMartin said: the HM armed forces veterans badge It reminded me of the crest of the Ministry of Defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 29 July , 2019 Share Posted 29 July , 2019 Indeed, the combination of Sea, Land and Air emblems is also seen in the MoD crest. I would go for a lapel badge worn by an MoD civilian employee thus post 1971 when MoD was formed. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Bentley Posted 1 August , 2019 Share Posted 1 August , 2019 As an MOD Civilian employed after 1971 I have never seen a badge like this. The pin would indicate that it was meant to be worn on a headdress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 1 August , 2019 Share Posted 1 August , 2019 It was only a suggestion but I could have been a bit more explicit (as also a long term MOD civilian). The employees I had in mind were the blue suited doormen/messenger types. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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