Two soldiers from the royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme abseil from an army air corps lynx helicopter. Royal electrical and mechanical engineers wikipedia. Reme badge in collectable military badges for sale ebay. Issue royal electrical and mechanical engineers cap beret badge nato stock number nsn 8455999739479 official description. We are an online shop open to everyone and aim to reach all present and past corps members and their families globally. Corporal aaron st james was born 20 april 1995 in vancouver, british columbia. The diversity in the armys equipment will challenge the best engineers but our soldiers receive the best. Original british army cap badges for sale guaranteed. Issue reme royal electrical and mechanical engineers cap. 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. The corps is described as the british armys professional engineers. Royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme cap badge military.
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. Each photographed badge is numbered and the kk numbers are used by dealers and collectors as the industrystandard to. For serious collectors of authentic british army regimental cap badges, we recommend the following books by al kipling and hl king. Buy reme cap badge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Reme badge for sale in uk 27 secondhand reme badges. Here are listed some of the british military cap badges that i have in stock. The parachute regiment is the airborne infantry, which is an elite element of the british army, this is the kings crown version. Military cap badges british army cap badges cadet direct. Doing their bit is a superb unique reference work covering lapel badges worn during the second world war 19391945.
Examples of these early badges can be found at the reme museum. If you are at the circus and being attacked by clowns go for the juggler. Tommys war, 19141918, and the british soldier in europe, 19391945 crowood. Their badge shows the reme regimental crest which also appears on their cap badges. British army cap badges of the first world war by peter doyle and chris foster.
The corps of the royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme provides engineering support and is responsible for maintaining and repairing the armys equipment. Officers badges are silver and gilt metal very nice. They will be found wherever the army is located at home or overseas. The badges were worn on civilian clothes to denote that wearers were doing their bit to contribute towards the war effort. 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 corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme. Genuine issue regulation anodised aluminium other ranks soldiers royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme cap badge featuring chained horse and globe design. The horsechain and lightening emblems were adopted in 1947 and symbolise mechanical and electrical power respectively.
This is a used condition ww2 british royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme cap badge with intact lugs on the back. The essex and kent scottish wikipedia canadian army, canadian history, british army. Peter doyle is a scientist, military historian, and author. It provides military engineering and other technical support to the british armed forces and is headed by the chief royal engineer. 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 cap badges of the second world war by peter. History of royal signals in 100 objects royal signals museum. British army royal electrical mechanical engineers reme cap badge. On the officers badge, the lightning flash, scroll and crown were gilt, the horse and globe silver. These are excellent books with black and white photographs of many british army cap badges. Hunting and military store reme lapel badge royal electrical mechanical enginers. Unfollow reme cap badge to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Detachable badges in metal or cloth are a key element of military uniforms.
In 1947 the horse and lightning was adopted as the cap badge. Together they have written the book british army cap badges of the first world war shire collections, 2010. British army cap badges of the second world war shire. He has written many books on military subjects, including ten for shire. The regimental headquarters and the royal school of military engineering are in chatham in kent, england. The reme shop carries a varied range of items from branded clothing, gifts, statuettes, accessories, military uniform items and bespoke personalized products on request. This is the cap badge of the royal electrical and mechanical engineers, made of brass with a kings. Chris foster is an established artist, and originator of the innovative great war website cravens part in the great war uk. This is a auction for my reme 50th anniversary commemorative medal in mint condition and in a display case.
The badge for other ranks was similar to the officers badge except that it was in brass and white metal. British army royal electrical mechanical engineers reme. An eclectic mix of stories from the history of reme mike sibbons. 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. Reme badge in collectable wwii military badges for sale ebay. Reme cap badge for sale in uk 19 used reme cap badges. An eclectic mix of stories from the history of reme by sibbons, mike isbn. Reme full dress home service helmet with brunswick star cap badge.
Reme kc cap badge view larger or alternative image r. Snaith and son ltd are leading military tailors, outfitters and medalists. British army cap badges of the first world war shire. Save reme cap badge to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers is a corps of the british army that maintains the equipment that the army uses. Our range can include books about military cap badges, collar dogs, arm patches, formation. Ww2 british royal electrical and mechanical engineers cap. 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. 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. Framed british military insignia print reme cap badge army electrical art.
The following articles and a poem give details and the context for the different cap badges. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Military uniform badges and portrait photographs imperial war. The history of the reme cap badge june 2012 the history of the reme cap badge major d. This includes british, german, and foreign badges from all war periods.
See more ideas about military cap, military and military insignia. The reme museum was formed in 1958 and tasked with the mission to. We provide quality military products at competitive prices. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. 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. 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. Army, regimental and military cap badges mycollectors. Beneath flanders fields and grasping gallipoli both spellmount. He began his 7 year service to canada on 26 march 2014. Corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers the.
These badge were in use between 1947 and 1953, all show the pre1953 kings crown. See more ideas about british army, british army uniform and mechanical engineering. This booklet is a fantastic beginners guide book to collecting british army cap badges. Corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers. Badges may have a little wear, but in good condition. We mainly deal in insignia, but occasionally have reference books for sale. Reme 50th anniversary commemorative medal 19421992.
The globe is indicative of the impact of mechanical and electrical engineering on the world generally. Employing the skills of an established writer and collector and artist, it will provide a unique reference guide for all people interested in the. 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. 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. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers is a corps. 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 corps of royal engineers, usually just called the royal engineers re, and commonly known as the sappers, is a corps of the british army. George crown, ww2 badge version, the corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers reme is. Cap badge the rceme cap badge has changed many times since the corps inception. Also called the paras, they were created in 1941, the regiment is still operational. 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. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. If you do not see the badge that you are looking for, please fill out the enquiry form. It consisted of an oval royally crowned laurel wreath. The badges are illustrated in colour, together with dates and history of each badge. The corps of royal electrical and mechanical engineers is. Reme corps of royal electrical and mechanical engi. An eclectic mix of stories from the history of reme.
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