peter monahan Posted February 4, 2006 Posted February 4, 2006 Middlesex 3rd R.G.A. Volunteers. What is "R.G.A.?" Royal Guards Artillery?Royal GARRISON Artillery. Irish Light HORSE (better late than never on this)
harribobs Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) i don't think anyone actually identified the '96' badge, it's a copy of the 96th regiment glengarry badge (later to become the 2nd Battalion manchester regimentand on that theme Brunswick star to the 2nd battalion (used as collar dogs and cap) Edited February 12, 2006 by harribobs
harribobs Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) 6th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (1st manchester) OR's shako plate or officers Sash Badge Edited February 12, 2006 by harribobs
harribobs Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 3rd Volunteer battalion Manchester Regiment, Officers Blue Colth Helmet Plate
Kev in Deva Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 Irish Light... something. Victoria crown.Dear Sir please find under reference to "IRISH LIGHTS" the information was taken from the book:DECORATIONS AND MEDALS OF THE REPUBLIC of IRELAND by the late EAMONN O'TOOLE. Page50 MEDALS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS."The Commissioners of Irish Lights, established in 1867, are responsible for the superintendance and management of the lighthouses, light vessels, bouys and other aids to navigation throughout Ireland and its adjoining seas and islands."After the South of Ireland became a Republic, the uniform and badges were changed to something reflecting more of an Irish flavour Kevin in Transylvania, Romania
peter monahan Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 Dear Sir please find under reference to "IRISH LIGHTS" the information was taken from the book:DECORATIONS AND MEDALS OF THE REPUBLIC of IRELAND by the late EAMONN O'TOOLE. Page50 MEDALS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS."The Commissioners of Irish Lights, established in 1867, are responsible for the superintendance and management of the lighthouses, light vessels, bouys and other aids to navigation throughout Ireland and its adjoining seas and islands."After the South of Ireland became a Republic, the uniform and badges were changed to something reflecting more of an Irish flavour Kevin in Transylvania, RomaniaKevI guess the lighthouse should have been a clue to me, eh? My bad! Shot from the lip and goofed. Thanks for the correction. Peter
harribobs Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 oops it's just been pointed out my pics weren't showing
Ardent Posted March 19, 2006 Posted March 19, 2006 RalphNo 3 (deaths Head) is the 17th/21st Lancers Badge. Now called the Queens Royal Lancers. Not sure if it is a restrike as badges is not my area but it looks pretty good to me. The RNAS is unusual but I am a little suspicious of that one but as I say I am not an expert on badges so don't take my word for anthing. Royal Naval Air Service operated the first armoured car battalions in Belgium during the 1st World War - could be that's where the badge came from (seem to remember seeing it before but not as a cap badge - perhaps over the rate badges of Senior Rates)
Ardent Posted March 19, 2006 Posted March 19, 2006 Aren't these just sooo cool? :coola:I believe this is an SAS badge. Can someone verify?Special Service Brigade - not really a forerunner of the SASdispanded due to undue similarity with the German SS
peter monahan Posted March 20, 2006 Posted March 20, 2006 Royal Naval Air Service operated the first armoured car battalions in Belgium during the 1st World War - could be that's where the badge came from (seem to remember seeing it before but not as a cap badge - perhaps over the rate badges of Senior Rates)1) I believe that the 22nd Dragoons and the 24th Lancers were war-raised units (WWII), say 1941-45 or 46. presumably it was felt that giving them cavalry titles would be a morale booster/recruiting plus rather than just creating 2 more numbered armoured units. Nice to see these two - they can't be common if good.2) I haven't "done" badges in almost 20 years but when I did, way back then, there were already mutterings about repro RNAS badges because early armour badges were so rare and desireable. You might want to check that one out with an expert.My tuppence worth.Peter
Bob Hunter Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 I thought I might join this thread with a few contributions. I was a most active UK badge collector about 20 years ago!Let's start with a little something from the South African War.
Kev in Deva Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) Hallo Gentlemen Does anybody have any Irish Militia badges in there collection, or know of anybody with any? I am looking for pictures of two Regiments in particular, as illustrations for my book, and credit will be given to the owner of the badges.THE NORTH MAYO MILITIASOUTH MAYO MILITIA** Later they became a the SOUTH MAYO RIFLES.Please see under for descriptions. CAP BADGES OF IRISH MILITIAS.North Mayo Militia: A Salamander with a scroll below it, the scroll inscribed ?North Mayo?s?.South Mayo Militia: A Crowned Circle inscribed ?South Mayo Rifles? The circle partially enclosed within a shamrock wreath. Inside the circle the arms of the Marquis of Sligo whose ancestors raised the corps.Both regiments were eventualy amalgemated in to the South Mayo, these in turn became a Militia Bn of the Connaught Rangers.I also attach a picture of a handy little book with regards British Cap badges, though dated, there might be an even newer edition than the one pictured, I got mine a few years ago and the ISBN number is: ISBN 1 - 85409 - 426 -2 Kevin in Deva. Edited June 4, 2006 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 Hallo Gentlemen, I decided to post the few cap-badges I have in my collection, some are related to Regiments who served in the Military Barracks in Castlebar prior to 1920, when Ireland became a Republic. And some have connections to Regiments local men served with in WW1.I also show a belt with Capbadges and insignia I picked up a few years ago at a Fleamarket in Germany, I have never managed to identify the type of belt or who the buckle represents it says "GIBRALTER" * * * * MARE PER TERRAM.Any comments on all items would be welcome.First Up CONNAUGHT RANGERS,Kevin in Deva.
Kev in Deva Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) NORTH IRISH HORSE.Kevin in Deva. Edited June 4, 2006 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 SOUTH IRISH HORSE.Owners named stamped into slider at rear!!!Kevin in Deva.
Kev in Deva Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT.Slider maker-marked GAUNT of London.A story is told the knot was fashioned as a way to hang three men at once!!! (myth?)Kevin in Deva.
Kev in Deva Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT.A story is told the knot was fashioned as a way to hang three men at once!!! (myth?)Kevin in Deva.
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