R.L.G.S....24.7.1944: Inscription on wristwatch case

21 Sep 2014 10:51 #1 by PJQL
Hello to all,

I am a private watch collector/trader/researcher/washerupper etc etc....and am currently researching a wristwatch in my possession.

It is a late 1930s/early 1940s gold Swiss watch under the brand Crusader. It has a military style radium dial. Without venturing into the watch itself which is a separate ongoing project, I am keen to pin down the significance of the inscription on the back..... R.L.G.S 24.7.1944.

Assuming for a moment it is NOT personal initials, it leaves me with other possible options:

(a) Restriction Landmark Genomic Scanning...and

(b) Relief Landing Grounds _____ ?

My question is: Considering option (a) as unlikely, is option (b) plausible, and of so does anyone recognise its' significance in conjunction with the date ?

If this is not the correct forum for this question, could someone please point me in the right direction?

Many many thanks

Piers

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22 Sep 2014 10:07 #2 by canberra
I think its safe to assume that its someones initials.

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22 Sep 2014 12:54 #3 by PETERTHEEATER
Replied by PETERTHEEATER on topic R.L.G.S....24.7.1944: Inscription on wristwatch case
I wondered if it might be 'Royal L.G. Society' but admit that I cannot find a match for the second and third letters.

It was not unusual pre-war for children to be christened with multiple first names so I agree that they are probably the initials of the name of an individual.

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22 Sep 2014 14:32 #4 by John Anderson
Replied by John Anderson on topic R.L.G.S....24.7.1944: Inscription on wristwatch case
I go with them being someone's initials. A good watch used to be a traditional 21st present.

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22 Sep 2014 20:28 #5 by PJQL
Thanks people....all replies and input really appreciated !!

Piers

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