Unknown Victorian badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Martyn123 · #1 21-06-17, 08:38 PM

Hi

Any ideas what this may be. It may not even be Militaria? It has a needle pin and the centre is attached separately.

grenadierguardsman · #2 21-06-17, 09:01 PM

Could you show the back as well, try and get it the right way up too if possible.
Andy

manchesters · #3 21-06-17, 09:07 PM

There is a recent thread on this type of badge, but god knows how you would find it.

They are sweetheart badges and all have in common the distinctive round wreath with a variety of Regimental badges/motives in the middle.

regards

Martyn123 · #4 21-06-17, 09:40 PM

Many thanks. I will try to post the back the right way up but my phone is a little prohibitive and has a mind of its own. What is the most likely date for this badge? Many thanks

grenadierguardsman · #5 21-06-17, 09:43 PM

I believe that the crown is Victorian. Its a nice item.
Andy

Martyn123 · #6 22-06-17, 05:13 AM

Many thanks Andy. Yes, I was thinking late Victorian c1890s to Boer War. It's a nice quality badge with good detail.

Martyn

Mercian · #7 22-06-17, 08:40 AM

The same type wreath with a Cheshire collar badge.

Martyn123 · #8 22-06-17, 09:19 AM

Yours is very nice. Good badge. Someone suggested that mine was Victorian provost guard?

manchesters · #9 22-06-17, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Martyn123

Yours is very nice. Good badge. Someone suggested that mine was Victorian provost guard?

Martyn,

There was no such thing as far as I am aware.
Far more likely to be the The Queen's Own, Royal West Kent Regiment, whose collar was the Royal Crest.

regards

Martyn123 · #10 22-06-17, 10:18 AM

Many thanks Simon that's brilliant info. I could not find info on Victorian provost guard so did wander about that.
Martyn

High Wood · #11 22-06-17, 12:53 PM

Both front and back of the badge.

Martyn123 · #12 22-06-17, 01:26 PM

Many thanks that does look better.