British Lads Brigade - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Milmed · #1 29-04-17, 07:10 AM

Hi,
Recent purchase collar badge in gm to British Lads Brigade, but I am unable to find any clear information on them via Google, so hoping someone here can shed some light. The lower scroll reads 'For God King and Country' and the central design is similar to that of Church Lads Brigade.

Thanks
Steven

Milmed · #2 04-05-17, 04:18 AM

Just bumping this up.

Maybe Conijoni may be able to shed some light on this one.

Thanks
Steven

Peter Brydon · #3 04-05-17, 10:32 AM

I know it dosnt help but there is no mention of The British Lads Brigade in Westlakes " A Register of T.F. Cadet Units 1910-1922 ".

( I did I wonder if it might be an overseas unit for the sons of ex pats living or serving abroad ? )

P.B.

arrestingu · #4 04-05-17, 11:00 AM

..an off shoot of the "Church Lads Brigade" ??

Milmed · #5 04-05-17, 11:03 AM

Hi Peter,
Thanks, that may well be the case. The badge was found locally in SA, but I am unable to find a reference in SA for them.

Regards
Steven

Cribyn · #6 04-05-17, 11:17 AM

I think Peter may be on the right track. The Church Lad's Brigade was set up at the height of the British Empire (1891) and there were branches in different parts of the "Empire". Is it possible that an overseas branch or offshoot might have adopted the title "British Lad's Brigade" rather than use "Church" in the title if only to appeal to a wider audience?

Strange though that there seems to be no information about them.

carl pierce · #7 09-05-17, 02:39 AM

http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/...&sl=4041&pos=1

wonder if this throws some light on it

peter monahan · #8 09-05-17, 01:13 PM

The CLB had a strong presence in Newfoundland up to the Great War. In fact, their facilities were used to recruit the first members of the newfoundland regiment - the ones who went to Gallipoli - so there might indeed be a connection.

carl pierce · #9 09-05-17, 09:24 PM

the link suggests a link to jersey after a visit to canada ,but unable to find a reference to the name of the brigade in jersey

conijoni · #10 25-05-17, 11:36 PM

CLB companies were allowed to become recognised as Cadet Corps after 1911. Most opted to seek recognition as a grant was available. From 1913, CLB Cadets were permitted to wear khaki service dress. Thoughout the 1920s the CLB was an integral part of the Cadet Force. In 1936, the CLB abolished Cadet status. It is believed that only 45 units were still recognised as Cadets - most had given up Cadet affiliation. Some of these units were unhappy with the CLB's decision to abolish Cadet affiliation so left the CLB and formed the British Lads Brigade. Very little is known about the BLB.

Phil2M · #11 26-05-17, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conijoni

CLB companies were allowed to become recognised as Cadet Corps after 1911. Most opted to seek recognition as a grant was available. From 1913, CLB Cadets were permitted to wear khaki service dress. Thoughout the 1920s the CLB was an integral part of the Cadet Force. In 1936, the CLB abolished Cadet status. It is believed that only 45 units were still recognised as Cadets - most had given up Cadet affiliation. Some of these units were unhappy with the CLB's decision to abolish Cadet affiliation so left the CLB and formed the British Lads Brigade. Very little is known about the BLB.

Thank you

Milmed · #12 26-05-17, 03:14 AM

Thanks Conijoni. Very usual info and it appears to place the badge post 1936.

Steven