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Unknown Insignia

Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by Tnelson3, Dec 16, 2011.

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  1. Tnelson3

    Tnelson3 recruit

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    View attachment 15277

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    I hope it's large enough to see but

    It's a crowned anchor, with two crossed rifles and wings.

    It appears to be Royal Navy to me, but I am unsure.
     

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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Welcome, we like a challenge here! I think it may be Canadian but no where sure of that. I found similar multiple symbol ie crossed rifles, Wings and Anchor at this site: Canadian Forces Badge Tri-Service

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  4. formerjughead

    formerjughead The Cooler King

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    The closest I found was Belgium but even then that was a miss. It may very well be some manner of "SeAL" insignia beings it is similar to the US Navy SeAL's breast badge, and it incorporates: Sea, Air and Land warfare symbols. The attachment looks like it would be for some type of head wear. Good Luck!!!
     
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    The rifle anchor and wing symbol are prossibly assossiated with the Marines aeronavale from a European monarchy , Belgium is a good lead . In this case I would be looking in the "aeronavale de l'infanterie de Marine Royale Belge" direction.
     
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    formerjughead The Cooler King

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    Skip: Searched that and wiki came up with Moroco, another very close miss. I wonder if it is associated with the one time Belgian Congo?
     

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