Reme cap badge for sale in uk 19 used reme cap badges. Reme badge for sale in uk 27 secondhand reme badges. Original british army cap badges for sale guaranteed. Save reme cap badge to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. They will be found wherever the army is located at home or overseas. Officers badges are silver and gilt metal very nice. British army cap badges of the first world war by peter doyle and chris foster.
If you do not see the badge that you are looking for, please fill out the enquiry form. The globe is indicative of the impact of mechanical and electrical engineering on the world generally. Hunting and military store reme lapel badge royal electrical mechanical enginers. Ww2 british royal electrical and mechanical engineers cap. Also called the paras, they were created in 1941, the regiment is still operational. Cap badge the rceme cap badge has changed many times since the corps inception. Our range can include books about military cap badges, collar dogs, arm patches, formation.
Corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers the. E prior to wwii, the repair of equipment in the army fell to the individual soldier and to the ordnance corps in the early years of wwii it soon became clear that. Examples of these early badges can be found at the reme museum. The corps of the royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme provides engineering support and is responsible for maintaining and repairing the armys equipment. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers is a corps. Reme corps of royal electrical and mechanical engi. Their badge shows the reme regimental crest which also appears on their cap badges. Reme lads were still integral parts of the units they supported and they worked under the direct command of the unit commanding officers they simply wore their own reme cap badge rather than the cap badge of the parent regiment. The regimental headquarters and the royal school of military engineering are in chatham in kent, england. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers is a corps of the british army that maintains the equipment that the army uses. Buy reme cap badge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Tommys war, 19141918, and the british soldier in europe, 19391945 crowood. The badges are illustrated in colour, together with dates and history of each badge.
Reference books about uniforms and insignia for sale. The corps is described as the british armys professional engineers. British army royal electrical mechanical engineers reme cap badge. British army cap badges of the second world war shire. Royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme cap badge military.
Beneath flanders fields and grasping gallipoli both spellmount. The following articles and a poem give details and the context for the different cap badges. Peter doyle is a scientist, military historian, and author. This is a used condition ww2 british royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme cap badge with intact lugs on the back. This includes british, german, and foreign badges from all war periods. Doing their bit is a superb unique reference work covering lapel badges worn during the second world war 19391945. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. Army, regimental and military cap badges mycollectors. These badge were in use between 1947 and 1953, all show the pre1953 kings crown. Snaith and son ltd are leading military tailors, outfitters and medalists. British army cap badges of the first world war shire. For serious collectors of authentic british army regimental cap badges, we recommend the following books by al kipling and hl king. Reme cap badge first version in service 1942 1947 after some interim designs, the badge of the corps was formalised in june 1943 for use as the capbadge, collarbadge, and on the buttons. History of royal signals in 100 objects royal signals museum.
The corps of royal engineers, usually just called the royal engineers re, and commonly known as the sappers, is a corps of the british army. Framed british military insignia print reme cap badge army electrical art. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme. British army cap badges of the second world war by peter.
It covers the most common badges from the victorian era through to 1970s with strong focus on cap badges from the great war and ww2 eras. Reme badge in collectable wwii military badges for sale ebay. Following basic training, he was posted first to the rceme school at canadian forces base borden, and then to 1 service battalion at canadian forces base edmonton, to complete his vehicle technician training. The reme shop carries a varied range of items from branded clothing, gifts, statuettes, accessories, military uniform items and bespoke personalized products on request. We provide quality military products at competitive prices. On the officers badge, the lightning flash, scroll and crown were gilt, the horse and globe silver. Royal electrical and mechanical engineers wikipedia. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Employing the skills of an established writer and collector and artist, it will provide a unique reference guide for all people interested in the. See more ideas about military cap, military and military insignia. Here are listed some of the british military cap badges that i have in stock. An eclectic mix of stories from the history of reme mike sibbons. Badges may have a little wear, but in good condition. If you are at the circus and being attacked by clowns go for the juggler. The badges were worn on civilian clothes to denote that wearers were doing their bit to contribute towards the war effort. Reme full dress home service helmet with brunswick star cap badge. Detachable badges in metal or cloth are a key element of military uniforms. Reme 50th anniversary commemorative medal 19421992.
See more ideas about british army, british army uniform and mechanical engineering. This is a auction for my reme 50th anniversary commemorative medal in mint condition and in a display case. Corporal aaron st james was born 20 april 1995 in vancouver, british columbia. Two soldiers from the royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme abseil from an army air corps lynx helicopter. Military uniform badges and portrait photographs imperial war. Military cap badges british army cap badges cadet direct. As with british army cap badges of the first world war, this volume will contain contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges, a feature that has been widely applauded. It consisted of an oval royally crowned laurel wreath. One side of the slouch hat is normally pinned to the side of the hat and on that side the cap badge is worn. British army royal electrical mechanical engineers reme.
The reme museum was formed in 1958 and tasked with the mission to. Chris foster is an established artist, and originator of the innovative great war website cravens part in the great war uk. An eclectic mix of stories from the history of reme by sibbons, mike isbn. Reme badge in collectable military badges for sale ebay. This booklet is a fantastic beginners guide book to collecting british army cap badges. Issue reme royal electrical and mechanical engineers cap. The badge for other ranks was similar to the officers badge except that it was in brass and white metal. Together they have written the book british army cap badges of the first world war shire collections, 2010. Moat house could not accommodate all the historical material available to the corps. These are excellent books with black and white photographs of many british army cap badges. Issue royal electrical and mechanical engineers cap beret badge nato stock number nsn 8455999739479 official description. The parachute regiment is the airborne infantry, which is an elite element of the british army, this is the kings crown version.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers is. This is the cap badge of the royal electrical and mechanical engineers, made of brass with a kings. In 1947 the horse and lightning was adopted as the cap badge. The british soldier of the first world war, prisoner of war in germany, the british soldier of the second world war, and arp and civil. He has written many books on military subjects, including ten for shire. Each photographed badge is numbered and the kk numbers are used by dealers and collectors as the industrystandard to. An eclectic mix of stories from the history of reme. Reme badge first time i saw it i thought it was from a dodgy danish porn film tre hen hingst i kaede then i took a closer look and realised that it was not in fact a 3 legged stallion in chains.
On the reverse it has the new and old reme cap badge and the royal electrical and mechanical engineers formation medal. The shop has a secure checkout process through worldpay and paypal. The diversity in the armys equipment will challenge the best engineers but our soldiers receive the best. Unfollow reme cap badge to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This is the cap badge of the royal electrical and mechanical engineers, made of brass with a kings crown and a wreath with initial letters r. Corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme image on klassek brand men wallet purse real black leather cap badge emblem military crest insignia with metal box 4. The history of the reme cap badge june 2012 the history of the reme cap badge major d. Reme kc cap badge view larger or alternative image r. He began his 7 year service to canada on 26 march 2014. We are an online shop open to everyone and aim to reach all present and past corps members and their families globally. Corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers. With minor exceptions, the corps is responsible for the examination, modification, repair and recovery of all mechanical, electronic, electrical and optical equipment of the army beyond the capacity of unit nontechnical personnel. The essex and kent scottish wikipedia canadian army, canadian history, british army. George crown, ww2 badge version, the corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme is. Genuine issue regulation anodised aluminium other ranks soldiers royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme cap badge featuring chained horse and globe design. The badge has been painted black by the owner, this is done to stop glare from the sun, moon or other light source giving away the soldiers position. We mainly deal in insignia, but occasionally have reference books for sale. The horsechain and lightening emblems were adopted in 1947 and symbolise mechanical and electrical power respectively.