Boer War Period Badge? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

DJT · #1 11-01-18, 08:17 PM

I picked this up in a mixed lot recently and would like to positively ID it before moving it on. It bears a resemblance to other Boer War period badges I have seen in the past. The letters appears to be KPS? and there is a stamp on the reverse (I think from a Birmingham maker). Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks!

Roy · #2 11-01-18, 08:37 PM

Hi Des,

I'm not sure what it is but I like it a lot.

I will have a nose around my notes.

Cheers,

Roy

grenadierguardsman · #3 11-01-18, 09:24 PM

That looks nice !
Andy

manchesters · #4 12-01-18, 07:55 AM

I have noticed that Vaughtons made sports and club badges generally and I have never seen a Military badge made by them which is part of the uniform such as cap or collar etc.

regards

DJT · #5 13-01-18, 05:17 PM

Gents, thank you for the feedback.

Roy · #6 13-01-18, 05:36 PM

Hi Des,

It really is a crackerjack badge but despite my best efforts I'm coming up with a blank on a military identification.

Cheerio,

Roy

DJT · #7 14-01-18, 03:06 PM

Hi Roy,

Thanks, I appreciate you checking.

gurkharifles · #8 07-01-19, 04:02 PM

Just came across this thread as I'm still trying to identify my cyphers - one of which is eerily similar in production to yours. I've been able to establish that Vaughtons ( established in 1819 ) are still going today and that in the past they have done Military Insignia - one forum member has a KOLI badge pre 1881 made by Vaughtons which he thinks has an Indian connection - I still think mine have an Indian link and date it to pre 1900 - but no nearer establishing which unit. Possibly one of the Indian States forces ?