Aiguillette question

[mosapie]

Here's a picture of a silver Aiguillette from a British uniform. Any ideas as to the significance?

Cheers.

[mosapie]

???

Anyone?

[chippler]

the symbol on the Aiguillette is known as "fasces." You can read about it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasces

I am not aware of the British ever using it in their military so I am thinking that the Aiguillette may not be original to the uniform.

- Chris

[Robert Shoaf]

Every reference book I have on British uniforms describes aiguilettes as gold in color, not silver. As the earlier poster stated, I don't believe these are British in orgin.

Bob Shoaf

[mosapie]

odd

That's what I thought. Could be a foreign award, but if so what award?

If they are not original to the patrol tunic, then why would they be added? Does really make any sense.

[redline09]

looks Italian ww2 (?)

[Adam H]

Fasces certainly do appear on British/Commonwealth Aiguillettes, I remember remarking that it seemed an unusual insignia when I've worn them in the past.

I wonder if the silver appearance is perhaps from the photo rather than the actual colour? Silver would be an oddity but perhaps some unit does wear them that I am not aware of?

[mosapie]

info

Adam, the tunic is a medical/RAMC patrol. The colour is silver.

BTW, what regiment/unit were you in?

Ash.

[Adam H]

Haven't had time but some initial research suggests silver is correct for RAMC. This reference from the British Medical Journal mentions it specifically:

http://www.jstor.org/pss/25278267

I don't have any British dress regulations to hand but no doubt it will be outlined in detail there as well.

So, I would say probably quite correct. The pattern and design is definitely right... Nice to see.

I've been in several regiments/units over the years, Mosapie.

Cheers,

Adam

[mosapie]

ta

Cheers for the information, Adam. Looks to be a seldom seen uniform piece, that was only for formal wear.

Regards,

Ash.

[Seigfried]

Adam, the tunic is a medical/RAMC patrol. The colour is silver.

BTW, what regiment/unit were you in?

Ash.

Hi,
I've just left the RAMC as a Sgt Major and have NEVER seen anything like these, nor does it have the correct buttons. Can you post a pic of the whole tunic.

[mosapie]

G

Hi:

This is a General's tunic, so the buttons would be correct.

[MH184]

I'm also ex-RAMC, and have never seen the likes, either??? Cavalry types, yes.

Is this a pre-war tunic?

KR

Marcus

[mosapie]

post war

Hi:

This is post-war. Check out this link:


http://www.jstor.org/pss/25278267?cookieSet=1

Read the first paragraph. This came from one of the earlier posts.