Images of various badges c 1903

[Mike Jackson]

On loan to me. I have two more similar sheets if they are of interest to members. Mike
Various Badges c 1903.jpg

[KLR]

Crests, mostly from letterheads, rather than badges ! I've been trying to collect those to the King's for a while.

[Peter Brydon]

So have I.

P.B.

[Sonofacqms]

Most of these regimental crests were die-stamped, the designs did not always follow the design of the cap badge, but very collectable.

Rob

[Peter Brydon]

Whilst searching for something entirely different, I came across this:

http://empiretocommonwealth.webs.com/armyreg10.htm

P.B.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by Peter Brydon

Whilst searching for something entirely different, I came across this:

http://empiretocommonwealth.webs.com/armyreg10.htm

P.B.

I'm looking at three RA letter headings on the sheets I was loaned which do not feature on the website. I'll offer them to the man who runs the site. Mike

[gurkharifles]

Hi Mike - I've been collecting Gurkha ones for a couple of years now - always looking for new examples! cheers Tim

[Rob Miller]

I also collect them when they have a Devonshire Connection.

Rob

[Mike Jackson]

Here are the two remaining pages - I particularly liked the Worcestershire RGA(V) - .03 bottom right. Mike
Various Badges c 1903.02.jpgVarious Badges c 1903.03.jpg

[Peter Brydon]

I cant decide if we are keen collectors or slightly sad.

P.B.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by Peter Brydon

I cant decide if we are keen collectors or slightly sad.

P.B.

Peter,
Given your 7947 posts - the word is keen I think?
Mike

[realownlee]

That reminds me, I have a letter head somewhere, (attached to a letter!) yet another item purchased a long time ago which I meant to 'research' one day....bought as an Army letter, was disappointed (at first) when I got home, read it and it turned out to be an Officers? letter to his mother, recounting a months hunting trip he and a fellow Officer undertook in the Sudan, I think in the 1930's.
'Dick' was the writer, and his fellow hunter was 'Pat'........who ended up very unwell at the end by the sounds of it......poss Malaria!
Very interesting account, VERY controversial and I HOPE would never happen today....they hunted EVERYTHING including Lions.
Anyway, letterhead had motto, 'Faugh au Ballach', or something similar?? which I think was Royal Irish Fusiliers?...........must dig it out!

What would be the chances of finding out who Dick and Pat were?!

[Peter Brydon]

Attached is the Army List entry for the Royal Irish Fusiliers for November 1932 so it is quite possible that Dick and Pat are on there somewhere.Do you have any further details ?

P.B.

[realownlee]

Afraid not, no addresses unfortunately.
Will have to dig it out!
He mentions King Alphonse? and going to his camp site for a meal with a lot of booze (lists what they had!) this confirms the two as Officers I suspect.