Military stars etc

Discussion in 'Militaria' started by KSW, Nov 19, 2020.

  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Please can anyone tell me the significance of these items?
    They arrived together. I know the RWAFF badge is Royal West African Frontier Force but do the stars etc belong with it?. The 1 star badge is enamel.
    Thankyou for any information:)
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    KSW, Nov 19, 2020
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The stars are probably with it, they usually signified rank and were affixed to epaulettes or collar badges.
     
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  3. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Thanks Davey. Is the rank of 1 star fairly lowly?
     
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Usually one or two stars are senior commanders.
    2 stripes, Corporal,
    3 stripes Sergeant,
    1 stars Second Lieutenant,
    2 stars Lieutenant,
    3 stars Captain
     
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  5. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Thankyou :)
     
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