E. C. Coleman

Books by E. C. Coleman

Rank and Rate

Insignia of Royal Naval Ratings, WRNS, Royal Marines, QARNNS and Auxiliaries

With the exception of the royal marines, who adopted light infantry rank insignia from their earliest days, the Royal Navy was slow to introduce distinguishing rate badges for those serving on the 'lower deck'. In a unique compilation, the insignia worn since the mid-19th century by Royal Naval r...
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