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Forum: General Topics. 21-02-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By John Mulcahy
The Royal Army Clothing Department (RACD) list of...

The Royal Army Clothing Department (RACD) list of changes (WO359 vol. 12, 120-121) records that on Jan 5, 1903, at a meeting in the pattern room of the RACD, the decision was taken that the same...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-02-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By John Mulcahy
They both look fake to me, the left badge is...

They both look fake to me, the left badge is particularily poor with modern loops and very poor reverse detail. I am not all certain that the loops on the right badge are correct and of course being...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-02-24, 05:41 PM
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Posted By John Mulcahy
I am always suspicious of brass (or GM) Donegal...

I am always suspicious of brass (or GM) Donegal Militia glengarry badges no matter who sells them. The RACD ledger clearly states the sealed pattern is in white metal in the notification of sealing...
Forum: Headdress 03-01-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By John Mulcahy
Looking at my photos of the IWM 1921...

Looking at my photos of the IWM 1921 questionnaire returns I see the following

1st Bn RMF used a helmet marking that was “ shamrock painted green with white edging painted on front of helmet”
...
Forum: Off topic 03-01-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,241
Posted By John Mulcahy
Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. John

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery.

John
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 21-12-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By John Mulcahy
British Military Band Uniforms-Cavalry by...

British Military Band Uniforms-Cavalry by Skilton, Wendy
ISBN 10: 1857800060 / ISBN 13: 9781857800067
Published by Midland Publishing 1992

Has several images of bandsmen in full dress of both...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-11-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By John Mulcahy
Given you have a Meath Militia jacket also here...

Given you have a Meath Militia jacket also here is a potted history of that corps (If you will indulge me as I have an interest in the Irish Militia).

This data is compiled from several sources...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-11-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By John Mulcahy
First introduced in 1919. Prior to that the Bath...

First introduced in 1919. Prior to that the Bath star was used. Bronzed stars were used for tactical and battle dress and laterly on the jersey pullover. The bronzed star was replaced by embroidered...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-11-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By John Mulcahy
The South Down Militia was raised in 1800. ...

The South Down Militia was raised in 1800. Originally County Down formed one regiment of militia given the title the 9th or Royal Downshire Rgt of Militia on formation in 1793. On April 3, 1800 the...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-11-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,082
Posted By John Mulcahy
On the subject of a QC Bi metal badge being made...

On the subject of a QC Bi metal badge being made or issued,

There is an entry in “Anodized Aluminium: The 'No Bull' Cap Badge of the British Army” by Chris Marsh which if I understand it...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-11-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,082
Posted By John Mulcahy
Cox suggests so, see # 5. outlined

Cox suggests so, see # 5. outlined
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-11-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,082
Posted By John Mulcahy
Attached is what Bernard Cox has to say in "The...

Attached is what Bernard Cox has to say in "The Dress Distinctions of the VIII King's Royal Irish Hussars as Worn at the time of the Amalgamation of the Regiment in 1958", Langridge's Military...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-10-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,540
Posted By John Mulcahy
My own analysis of period photographs shows that...

My own analysis of period photographs shows that the smaller badge is indeed a shoulder title and was worn by all ranks on the frock and the khaki jacket in India. Examples of this small title are...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-08-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By John Mulcahy
Hasn't made its way over the Atlantic yet,...

Hasn't made its way over the Atlantic yet, looking forward to reading it.

John
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-08-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By John Mulcahy
Todd R. I need to correct my input on...

Todd R.

I need to correct my input on Westlake 1400 when I mentioned that its use was likely 1920 onwards.

Whereas SPN 4802A (Grenade with separate RIF) was the officially approved metal title....
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-08-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By John Mulcahy
Indeed there were and there was (at least) two...

Indeed there were and there was (at least) two patterns. SPN 8909 was sealed on Jun 8,1916 under the description "titles WD embd SD cloth drab Melton thick "R.I.F. and Grenade" old pattern...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-08-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By John Mulcahy
My pleasure.

My pleasure.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-08-23, 01:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By John Mulcahy
Regarding Westlake 1401 I should add that it is...

Regarding Westlake 1401 I should add that it is noted as "old pattern" in the Regimental Gazette, "Faugh-a-Ballagh". July 1939. Which describes the New Pattern (Westlake 1402) as "They are not...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-08-23, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By John Mulcahy
The seperate universal grenade with 'R.I.F"...

The seperate universal grenade with 'R.I.F" below, Westlake 1398, is correct for WWI metal titles

This is sealed pattern number (SPN) 4802A, sealed 12/10/1903 as recorded in the List of Changes...
Forum: General Topics. 02-08-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By John Mulcahy
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 1927 pattern...

The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 1927 pattern forage cap badge.

Attached is the text of an article I did for The Bulletin of the Military Historical Society, Issue 257, Vol. 65, August 2014, pp....
Forum: General Topics. 02-08-23, 02:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By John Mulcahy
A few examples of such changes. First The Royal...

A few examples of such changes. First The Royal Irish Fusiliers

The first full dress cap badge for the new regiment “The Royal Irish Fusiliers” was sealed on Dec.19, 1881 (pattern 9902) and he...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-07-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,540
Posted By John Mulcahy
Other ranks collar badges are a far simpler...

Other ranks collar badges are a far simpler topic...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-07-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,540
Posted By John Mulcahy
Here is some extracts (on officers collar badges)...

Here is some extracts (on officers collar badges) from material I put together for the of the Bengal Tiger, the journal of the Royal Munster Fusiliers Association several years ago. Could probably...
Forum: General Topics. 19-07-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 689
Posted By John Mulcahy
I see your point of view Toby, the MHS is one of...

I see your point of view Toby, the MHS is one of the few subscriptions I have kept up as I find it of great value. It is 20 GBP for UK addresses.

Non members can search that database but cannot...
Forum: General Topics. 17-07-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 689
Posted By John Mulcahy
Toby, they are digitized and members can access...

Toby, they are digitized and members can access the articles from the database.

https://www.militaryhistoricalsociety.co.uk/BulletinSrch
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