Search Results - Military Badges and Medals

1. Military Combat Knives
February 06, 2015

Edged weapons fell out of favor on the battlefields of the world as firearms — deadlier and with a much longer reach — came into common use. Few military forces train with blades today, except as a last resort skill and in ceremonial drills. Today’s combat knives, swords and other traditional weapons grace the walls of collectors’ homes and offices much more often than they see actual use. The mystique of these weapons carries on, regardless of need. Modern edged weapons are as versatile as ever, ranging in quality from souvenirs to true combat sidearms. Today’s military knives rival any... (read more)

Author: Iain Bell

2. Military Beret
February 06, 2015

Maroon (Airborne Forces) The Maroon Beret is famously worn by the Parachute Regiment, also attached arms previously of 5 Airborne Brigade and now 16 Air Assualt Brigade. The Beret is also worn by the Elite Pathfinders. Commando Green (Commando Forces/Royal Marines) The Commando Green Beret is famously worn by the Royal Marines and Members of the Special Boat Squadron SBS however it is also worn by attached ranks to 3 Commando Brigade, Only those attached ranks who have passed the elite All Arms Commando Course are entitled to wear the Green Beret. Other than the Royal Marines it is like... (read more)

Author: Iain Bell

3. Military Badges and Medals
February 06, 2015

Military badges can identify a lot about a person in the military. A cap badge can tell you if a person is in the Army, Navy or Air Force, it can tell you which regiment or corp somebody is in the military and some cap badges can even tell you what rank people are. Cap Badges are worn on berets, field service caps, service dress caps, Glengarry or Tam O'Shanter to name a few. A large proportion of Cap Badges are metal and have a vertical slider however some regiments prefer two loops secured by a pin. Some regiments including the Special Air Service use a cloth cap badge on their berets an... (read more)

Author: Iain Bell