Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 Out with a bang. The Buffs.All for now. Plenty more to go. Stay tuned. wub.gif Thanks for looking.
Tony Posted June 18, 2005 Posted June 18, 2005 Two-fer. What is this?←Hello Ralph,The RF one is a French colonial infantry WWI helmet badge.Tony
Guest nelson Posted June 18, 2005 Posted June 18, 2005 hey ralph, no expert on badges, but the commando badge is just that, not SAS, the third one on the page looks very similar to a territorial unit, i was familiar with in the 1980's "the mercian Volunteers" who were later re-badged as The Cheshire Regiment. may not be they definately had the romanoff eagle thing going. i believe that all religious "ministers" are referred to as Chaplain in the British Army, difficult in civvies to work out if they, vicar, father, minister et allovely collection by the way, cheers for showingcheers
Tony Posted June 18, 2005 Posted June 18, 2005 Ralph,A great set of badges but I can't tell good from bad and a brilliant belt. What I can tell you is the following:Post 27 is the Royal Norfolk Regt. between 1937 and 1958.Post 10: I think officers badges were bronze but I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong.Post 13: SAS usually have wings and the "who dares wins" motto, your one is a No. 2 Commando officer's cap badge. They were a war raised unit (WWII).The Machine Gun Corp didn't have the title Royal.Tony
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 Thank you for the replies, gentlemen. I've updated my records, where you are sure.To begin again...Highland Cyclist Btn.
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 I'm guessing... this is a cyclist unit, too? Why the skis?
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 55th Foot Glengarry. Another Victorian, I believe.
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 The King's Own Lion Tamers. You can help me out. King's Own... what?
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 This one is more specific. King's Own Borderers, 25th Regt.
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 30th Foot. Helmet badge. Damaged, but the lugs are intact.
Tony Posted June 18, 2005 Posted June 18, 2005 Post 48 might have something to do with the Lanarkshire Yeomanry. Their WWI badge was a 2 headed bird standing on a wreath with the King's crown between their heads.The Jocks need the skis because they get a bit of snow in winter Actually I think the X or skis are what's called a saltire but I don't know the reason for it.Tony
Tony Posted June 18, 2005 Posted June 18, 2005 The King's Own Lion Tamers. You can help me out. King's Own... what?←They'll be the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regt.Tony
Ralph A Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 (edited) the X or skis are what's called a saltire but I don't know the reason for itWhy, naturally that's Saint Andrew, with his X-shaped cross. He was crucified on it at Patras in Archaia. His feast day is Nov. 30th. One of the original Apostles, he's the Patron Saint of Greece as well as Scotland. Welsh Guards: Edited June 18, 2005 by Ralph A
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