GVR Cypher - ID

[Jelly Terror]

The ubiquitous GVR cypher rears its head once again. Assistance with ID appreciated.

Dimensions: H = 39mm x W = 30mm.

Shown with Monmouthshire cap badge for scale.

With thanks,

JT

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[peter monahan]

Officers on the Indian Army Unattached List wore something very similar, though I have no idea of exact dimensions or whether it is in fact the same badge. But, perhaps a starting point.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by peter monahan

Officers on the Indian Army Unattached List wore something very similar, though I have no idea of exact dimensions or whether it is in fact the same badge. But, perhaps a starting point.

Thanks for that, Peter.

Thanks also to Phil2M, from whom the badge came.

JT

[rboorman]

Norfolk Yeomanry collar badge?

[Hoot]

Norfolk Yeomanry, Military Provost Staff Corps, Royal Defence Corps, Barrack Wardens, Uncle Tom Cobley and all, the things are as big a puzzle as the POW plumes if you know what I mean JT. If you get anywhere be sure to let us all know.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by rboorman

Norfolk Yeomanry collar badge?

Looks to be collar badge size. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Hoot

Norfolk Yeomanry, Military Provost Staff Corps, Royal Defence Corps, Barrack Wardens, Uncle Tom Cobley and all, the things are as big a puzzle as the POW plumes if you know what I mean JT. If you get anywhere be sure to let us all know.

Non-compartmentaliseable

[Hoot]

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Non-compartmentaliseable

Summat like that!!

Hello

Indian Army Officers on the Unattached list wore a similar cypher except it was GRI I believe.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by jamesmilitaria

Hello

Indian Army Officers on the Unattached list wore a similar cypher except it was GRI I believe.

That’s a shiny badge you have there. Thanks for posting.

The GVR cypher certainly cuts an attractive dash. Always liked it personally.

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JT

[Phil2M]

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

That’s a shiny badge you have there. Thanks for posting.

The GVR cypher certainly cuts an attractive dash. Always liked like personally.

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JT

That ones a Provost Corps

[Hoot]

On the subject of GvR cypher and crown badges can anyone tell me for certain who wore the gm version with a wreath surrounding the cypher?. I used to have a couple of them when I was a collector but I never did figure out who wore them. One reference book said MPSC but I think that was incorrect. Another one that puzzles me is the first pattern (1916) Royal Defence Corps cap badge, the GvR cypher and crown with title scroll below. I have never seen one to handle and have never seen any images of it being worn which is odd, given the size of the corps. The few images I have seen of RDC personnel have shown them wearing the plain GvR cypher and crown badge. Does anyone know better?.

[Phil2M]

As far as i have been made aware, they were an officers pattern badge for the Provost Corps.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by Hoot

On the subject of GvR cypher and crown badges can anyone tell me for certain who wore the gm version with a wreath surrounding the cypher?. I used to have a couple of them when I was a collector but I never did figure out who wore them. One reference book said MPSC but I think that was incorrect. Another one that puzzles me is the first pattern (1916) Royal Defence Corps cap badge, the GvR cypher and crown with title scroll below. I have never seen one to handle and have never seen any images of it being worn which is odd, given the size of the corps. The few images I have seen of RDC personnel have shown them wearing the plain GvR cypher and crown badge. Does anyone know better?.

Originally Posted by Phil2M

As far as i have been made aware, they were an officers pattern badge for the Provost Corps.

Do you have an example in your collection, Phil?

[Hoot]

Originally Posted by Phil2M

As far as i have been made aware, they were an officers pattern badge for the Provost Corps.

Phil, there were no officers in the MPSC at that time. I don't know about these days but certainly not back then.

[Phil2M]

In that case, I may have remembered what I was told incorrectly. I have a reproduction in my albums somewhere, with a fake maker mark.

ENGR9266 has examples in his collection. May be worth dropping him a PM.