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Slipdigit · 04-06-2007, 07:16 PM

Okay one (or two more).

What is the significance of the red band on your service hat?.

I can't see the emblems very well either. I'm guessing they are regimental emblems.

I suppose the scrambled eggs are similar in function as in the US military, adornments for flag officers?

Kyt · 04-06-2007, 07:47 PM

Here's the list of ranks associated with number of posts:

http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/network...ber-ranks.html

A wee bit idiosyncratic, I went from being a Field marshall to just an officer! I don't even remember the show trial!

The red band denotes senior officer - from Colonel and above I think

Kitty · 04-06-2007, 07:57 PM

I'm sorry old chap, did we forget to invite you? Damned fine show it was, lots of hysterical women and whatnot. Cracking bun fight afterwards what!

30th July last year he promised me RAF rank. And what am I? A bloody square basher still. Typical.

Owen · 04-06-2007, 11:59 PM

If I remember rightly and I'm open to correction, the red band signifies an Officer of Field Rank.

This one of Kyt's has the Royal Artillery badge.

Mine is a Field Marshal.
Like this one.

Field Marshal Smuts standing in front of the aircraft in which he made his flying visits. It was an ex-South African Airways Lockheed Lodestar, which retained its natural metal finish when it became No 234 of the South African Air Force.

Franek · 08-05-2008, 09:43 PM

Hi I am Franek from Florida. I already have met a couple of you.I was just killing time when I saw Owens ask about grits. I really lost it. I am still wiping tears froim my eyes from laughing. NO! Owen, not at you but with you.Allow me to mention a few more dishes,that we eat here in the south.
Corn bread, hush puppies,Jambaliya, crawfish pie, gumbo, Gator tail.cat fish. I could go on but I am still laughing. But trust me. This stuff is good fer ya.
Glad to be here FRANEK

04-06-2007, 07:16 PM	#51 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,632	Okay one (or two more). What is the significance of the red band on your service hat?. I can't see the emblems very well either. I'm guessing they are regimental emblems. I suppose the scrambled eggs are similar in function as in the US military, adornments for flag officers? __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

04-06-2007, 07:47 PM	#52 (permalink)
Kyt Very Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,968	Here's the list of ranks associated with number of posts: http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/network...ber-ranks.html A wee bit idiosyncratic, I went from being a Field marshall to just an officer! I don't even remember the show trial! The red band denotes senior officer - from Colonel and above I think __________________ _______________________________________ Squadron Leader Pujji - Audio Interviews (half way down the page) Last edited by Kyt; 04-06-2007 at 07:55 PM.

04-06-2007, 11:59 PM	#54 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,485	If I remember rightly and I'm open to correction, the red band signifies an Officer of Field Rank. This one of Kyt's has the Royal Artillery badge. Mine is a Field Marshal. Like this one. Field Marshal Smuts standing in front of the aircraft in which he made his flying visits. It was an ex-South African Airways Lockheed Lodestar, which retained its natural metal finish when it became No 234 of the South African Air Force. Last edited by Owen; 05-06-2007 at 12:05 AM.

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04-06-2007, 07:57 PM	#53 (permalink)
Kitty Legendary Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,121	I'm sorry old chap, did we forget to invite you? Damned fine show it was, lots of hysterical women and whatnot. Cracking bun fight afterwards what! 30th July last year he promised me RAF rank. And what am I? A bloody square basher still. Typical.

08-05-2008, 09:43 PM	#55 (permalink)
Franek WW2 Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 121	Hi I am Franek from Florida. I already have met a couple of you.I was just killing time when I saw Owens ask about grits. I really lost it. I am still wiping tears froim my eyes from laughing. NO! Owen, not at you but with you.Allow me to mention a few more dishes,that we eat here in the south. Corn bread, hush puppies,Jambaliya, crawfish pie, gumbo, Gator tail.cat fish. I could go on but I am still laughing. But trust me. This stuff is good fer ya. Glad to be here FRANEK

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