berlingobob Posted 7 November Share Posted 7 November Not sure what these blocks are ,I think I recognise the RAc icap badge but can anyone help with the other items are please . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryww1 Posted 7 November Share Posted 7 November RAMC and Pips (rank insignia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 7 November Share Posted 7 November Three stars = Captain. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlingobob Posted 7 November Author Share Posted 7 November Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 7 November Share Posted 7 November (edited) 2 hours ago, berlingobob said: Thank you The rank stars (aka ‘pips’ as slang, due to their supposed resemblance to fruit stones) are in the great majority of cases based upon the Star of the Order of the Bath**. These are the type that you have. **there are some alternative types of star used by a few very select units. Edited 8 November by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlingobob Posted 7 November Author Share Posted 7 November That's so interesting to know, thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 8 November Share Posted 8 November (edited) 1 hour ago, berlingobob said: That's so interesting to know, thank you very much The badge, which is for the collar, is very poor quality and looks like it might be ‘sand cast’. Can you read what it says (or spell out) the inscription on the scroll at bottom? Edited 8 November by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlingobob Posted 8 November Author Share Posted 8 November It was my friends grandfather's,and he sent me the picture so I can't read it,but I think he will be happy to have all this information.. Will see if I can get it though.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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