Martin W Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi everyone,could someone please identify this insignia,many thanks,Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 The reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) [attachmentid=61143]The reason i ask is because of this photo.It is my grandfather,R.A,taken C.1918 and he is wearing the insignia on his sleeve above his stripes.Thanks and regards,Martin. Edited November 17, 2006 by mwestley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Riding InstructorLooks like he is a Physical Training Instructor as well, the crossed swords below the Riding badge indicate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 David,thanks very much,appreciate it.Regards,Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Martin,What's the badge between the swords and stripes?Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 [attachmentid=61304]Tony,i do not know what the insigna is.Maybe this close up might help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 (edited) His cap badge looks like it could be RA so I'd have a guess at it being a gun. Do you have his medals or medal index card? I could be wrong though.It would also fit in with his riding instructor's badge.Tony Edited November 18, 2006 by Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 From the outline visible in the photo, I'd agree that it's Royal Artillery. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 [attachmentid=61307]Thanks to all.Yes,he was Royal Artillery from 1914 to his retirement as a warrant Officer just before WW2.I have all his medals from the 1914 Star with Mons Bar to his M.S.M.H e finished his career as gunnery instructor for The Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars.I just found this badge,looks like the type on his sleeve.Again,thanks,Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Holden Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Martin,The Stirrup Insignia is for army Rough Riders, Riding Instructors, and Remount Trainers institued under clothing Warrant dated 1865The Crossed Swords was Initially for Best Swordsman in Cavalry Regiment and then adopted as the Insgnia for Gymnastic Instructor. Instituted in Clothing Regulations 1881. hope this helpsPS very nice Insignia Mark [attachmentid=61307]Thanks to all.Yes,he was Royal Artillery from 1914 to his retirement as a warrant Officer just before WW2.I have all his medals from the 1914 Star with Mons Bar to his M.S.M.H e finished his career as gunnery instructor for The Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars.I just found this badge,looks like the type on his sleeve.Again,thanks,Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thanks Mark,just talked to dad back in Enland and he said that he was a Rough Rider and trained the "part-broken" horses,most of which came from Ireland.Regards,Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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