By the Editor: The author, follows on seamlessly (no pun intended) from thoughts on the changes to naval uniform in the last edition of the journal (NR108/3) and turns his spotlight onto trade badges – if the purpose is to clearly denote a trade the author suggests we are progressing along the wrong track. Fig 1. Photographer’s Badge While recently browsing through a copy of the Navy News I spotted a rating in Number Ones sporting a badge on his right arm that I did not recognise. Being something of a spotter when it comes to badges this caused me some consternation. It looked like a weird spa…
