UNKNOWN CAST SOUTH AFRICA OVER TIGER BADGE

Hi all,

Does anyone know for sure to whom the attached badge belongs?

I have had it suggested to me that it is a mess dress collar to the 1st Hallamshire VB Bn of the York & Lancaster Regiment circa 1904 - 1908, I have nothing at all to substantiate this and as its a tiger it could quite possibly belong to another Regiment with the South Africa Battle Honour.

Kind Regards,

Marcus

[4966Ian]

Hi Marcus,

I wonder if it is something to do with the Hampshire Regiment.

The Tiger is very similar to theirs - front paw raised, tiger looking at you, tail curled over back etc.

I believe the 2nd Battn - saw active service in South Africa 1900-1902.

Maybe a Mess waiters badge?

Regards

Ian

[Wmr-RHB]

The 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment had a cap badge from 1905-1908 that looks the same, but had a scroll 1st V.B. LEICESTERSHIRE underneath.

[mule-73k]

Hi,
Just to throw my 2pence worth in. It's a cast badge, so local made, perhaps before the unit left South Africa? I am going to say that I would associate a scroll on a badge saying "South Africa 1902" with a Territorial/Militia Battalion, as for most it was their only battle honor?

Hopefully others will put this to bed my theory and I'll have learned something new!!

Regards,

Dave

Originally Posted by 4966Ian

Hi Marcus,

I wonder if it is something to do with the Hampshire Regiment.

The Tiger is very similar to theirs - front paw raised, tiger looking at you, tail curled over back etc.

I believe the 2nd Battn - saw active service in South Africa 1900-1902.

Maybe a Mess waiters badge?

Regards

Ian

Hi Ian,

Thanks for the reply and suggestion,

The Hampshire's could well be a contender and as its cast probably Indian made but as its on lugs not a pin I don't think its a turban badge, I simple don't know, hence my post.

Kind Regards,

Marcus

Originally Posted by Wmr-RHB

The 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment had a cap badge from 1905-1908 that looks the same, but had a scroll 1st V.B. LEICESTERSHIRE underneath.

Could be Leicestershire, and idea what pattern collars were worn by the 1st VB?

Kind Regards,
Marcus