A Few Boer War Badges
 

Greetings Chaps,

For your interest - a few Boer War badges.

Cheerio,

Roy

Hi Roy.......

Your badge in the upper right hand corner.....

Here is the official badge worn as a cap badge by the DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S OWN 13th IMPERIAL YOMANRY......

I have only ever seen 2 of these, one I have, and one that sold on ebay in May 2009......

Mike

Hi Mike,

Many thanks for sharing that - what a beauty.

The badge I have (top left as you look at it) is actually The 13th (Shropshire) Company, 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry.

Cheerio,

Roy

Hi Roy......

Yes.....

This is the badge of:

13th Battalion

45th (Dublin) Company, raised 1900
46th (Belfast) Company, raised 1900; transferred 1902 to 12th Battalion
47th (Duke of Cambridge's Own, or Lord Doughmore's) Company, raised 1900
54th (Belfast) Company, raised 1900

Mike

hey roy
you're off to a good start on your current project.
looks great
bc

Thanks BC,

Very much enjoying the few examples I have been fortunate enough to obtain thus far.

Cheerio,

Roy

Interesting posts.

Hi Roy, the interesting thing is the Canadian Scouts badge you have. It is rare and unusual as it is listed as a South African unit. Would love to get my hands on one. Have fun. Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for that. Yes an interesting badge and unit, as you say; raised in South Africa and initially from Canadian volunteers. I don't recall seeing another one of these, so presume they are quite scarce. Fortunately I was able to trade this beauty with a good friend. Another pic attached for interest.

Cheerio,

Roy

I have a couple of copies of the Regimental History of the Canadian Scouts left if anyone is interested.......

Knowing No Fear by Jim Wallace with Capt. Mike DOROSZ....... $25.00 (US) plus $5.00 postage.......

Mike

Hi Mike,

Yes please..pm inbound.

Cheers,

Roy

Here is my little collection of Boer War and some WWI period badges.
Cheers,
Alex

Very nice Scottish Horse badge. Thanks for sharing Alex.

Hi Alex,

Some real corkers there mate - if you need some Christmas cash I'm your man..:eek:

Thanks for sharing.

Cheerio,

Roy

The Canadian Scouts were a Class C SAMIF regiment, raised for general service in South Africa on the 18th of January 1901.