Need 29th division patch size.

[ekim2525]

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I am setting up a dummy figure for a local exhibit, showing a WWI British soldier.
Attached is a photo of the patch's I need. What is the size of the red diamond of the 29th division, also what was the size of the "Battle Badge" worn on the back?

I would appreciate any help on these.

[NFLDREGT]

Hi

I don't have a picture of it but a Newfoundland Regiment uniform that I saw from 1916 had an oval white/claret patch sewn on to the rear of the collar. The height of it was just a bit less than the height of the collar. Not sure if this is typical of that period. It was a tailor made uniform so that might have affected the placement.

Regards

Don

[norfolk regt man]

Originally Posted by ekim2525

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I am setting up a dummy figure for a local exhibit, showing a WWI British soldier.
Attached is a photo of the patch's I need. What is the size of the red diamond of the 29th division, also what was the size of the "Battle Badge" worn on the back?

I would appreciate any help on these.

Its a funny old world, triangle is 104 mm across the bottom, and 51 mm high.
And the square is 71mm.
I Have the same book and someone has written that in it.

[ekim2525]

That dimension of 104mm by 51mm doesn't seem right. The 104mm width seems OK but the 51mm makes the triangle the half of a square. I had read that the triangle was the half of a diamond, and any pictures I have see shows it that way.

Photo attached of what I found in many places, although they never give the size.

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[irishhorse]

The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers wore a red cloth triangle cap badge backing. This was to commerate their time with the 29th Division. I have a caubeen complete with red triangle. It's size is approx 105mm x 75mm. Hope the helps.

[ekim2525]

Found this photo of 29th Division Patch in the book "British Battle Insignia (1): 1914-1918. Caption reads "The divisional sign of 29th Div. as worn on uniform, in red". No were does it mention sizes of patches worn.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by ekim2525

Found this photo of 29th Division Patch in the book "British Battle Insignia (1): 1914-1918. Caption reads "The divisional sign of 29th Div. as worn on uniform, in red". No were does it mention sizes of patches worn.

On my screen this measures 175mm x 77 mm. 60% 0f these dimensions gives a width of 105mm and the height 46mm. Does this help?