sweethearts brooch ???

[argyll]

good morning,

I would like what is it this sweetheart brooch :



size : 27 mm / 20 mm

comme from England

thank's in advance.

regards

michel

[Milmed]

Church Lads Brigade Training Corps 'Mufti' badge

[argyll]

good morning,

thank's a lot for your answer.

it's military units or no?

regards

michel

[davidwyke]

Hi Michel

As already mentioned - Church Lads Brigade Training Corps.

It's not a "sweetheart" badge as such, it was worn by members in civilian clothes.

The CLB Training Corps was formed in 1913 and was later renamed the CLB Junior Training Corps, at which time they adopted a slightly different badge. I'm not sure when the name change took place but it's possible that your badge is quite early.

David

[argyll]

good morning,

thank's a lot for the information.

you are a expert on the badge with the history.

regards

michel

[davidwyke]

Originally Posted by argyll

good morning,

thank's a lot for your answer.

it's military units or no?

regards

michel

Not a military unit as such, no. It was a boys organisation connected to the Church Of England, run along military lines to some extent.

However, it certainly provided recruits to the Army during WW1; particularly to the King's Royal Rifle Corps. I think at one time it was also affiliated to this regiment in some way.

I'm sure other members will be able to provide additional information.

David

[argyll]

good morning,

thank's a lot for the complementary information.

regards

michel

[ebro]

The CLB Training Corps was, at one time, a cadet unit of the KRRC.
Eddie

[argyll]

good evening,

thank's for your answer.

regards

michel

[conijoni]

You might find this link interesting.

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/fo...owtopic=169412

[argyll]

good evening,

thank's a lot for your link.
it's very well.

regards


michel