Dave the Snake Guy Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Greetings, I dug this badge at an old house site (few hundred years old) in Orange, Virginia, USA last week. The pin, which is missing, was mounted horizontally across the back. The phrase is the motto of the Order of the Garter and translates as: "Shamed be he who thinks evil of it". Does anyone recognize what badge this is? The elements of the shield, of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, are slightly different than the examples I have observed to date. The badge is 44 mm wide. Thanks for your help. Dave
QSAMIKE Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Hello Dave...... This is a piece of jewelry from about the turn of the century...... There were a number of pieces made for the 50th and 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria...... The official translation is: "Evil Be to Who Evil Thinks"...... Mike
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 The coat of arms are the post 1837 pattern. I agree with Mike - a high likelihood of it being a commemorative piece - although it certainly has an exagerated crown.
Dave the Snake Guy Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 Hello Mike, Excellent, a belated thanks for for your ID. It makes a good bit of sense. And thanks Mervyn, for your concurrence. Chris, our pin is tiny by comparison, but it also has the text on the belt around the outside. I'll be posting some images of Royal Artillery and possibly Royal Horse Artillery waist belt clasps in the GB Militaria thread, if any of you have any expertise with these clasps. Thanks again, Dave
Kev in Deva Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Gents any ideas what these would have been attached to? They carry the same motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" They measure approx 40mm X 35mm in Silver bullion thread. Found them a few weeks ago in Romania. Kevin in Deva.
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Kevin - these look like officers' rank pips for the Guards Division. They use the Garter insignia. Mervyn
Kev in Deva Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Kevin - these look like officers' rank pips for the Guards Division. They use the Garter insignia. Mervyn Many thanks for the info Mervyn. :jumping:
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