7th/8th/9th Middlesex I think know the answer !

[gb64]

Hi all,

Got this badge today in with a couple of KRRC am i right in thinking thats its no good,any comments welcome

Thanks

Gerard

[Lee21]

Hi Gerard,
I'm certainly no expert but I'm not sure with the detail above the crown. I have 4 Middx Regt badges including 7-9th Regt and they have less space between top of crown and base of feathers.
I understand silvered finish was for regimental band.
May be totally wrong so don't just take my opinion. Would be interested to see what other members think.
Regards, Lee.

[gb64]

Thanks Lee,

I am not sure on this one have to see what others think as you say

Gerard

[2747andy]

Gerard,
from the images the slider looks good and the colour of the braze too? I would not rush to dispose of it, it is a badge I do not have an example of so I'd wait too see what other members have to say! It could well be OK and just in un-used condition?

Andy

[gb64]

Thanks Andy,

Yes also think the slider ok,just not used to such a clean badge always looking aged badges sometimes forget that they dont all have to have been issued or used may have just sat in the stores along with the boots & caps!!
I will keep hold of it & see if any body else has an view on it

Gerard


ps KOSB arrived safe & sound perfict thanks

[Fatherofthree]

Hi Gerard.

I am of the opinion that your badge is fine.

I have 2 white metal badges to 7th - 9th, shown below.

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The one on the left is on lugs and is a 2 piece construction, the other is a one piece badge and is in fact a white metal 'Regulars' badge with an overlaid South Africa scroll.

Both are different to your offering.

However:

Below are 4 of my bi-metal 7th - 9th badges, all are slightly different:

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As you will see, one of them is very similar to your badge, especially in respect of the gap between the coronet and plume.

I have a theory, which I have yet to prove is conclusive, which is that a lot of these badges, in bi-metal and possibly in white metal as well, were poorly made with several variations for whatever reason and issued to the chaps as they were.

As for what they were made for; well, possibly either for Senior NCOs or as a 'walking out' badge, but nothing definite.

So, keep your badge.

Regards
Brian

[gb64]

Thanks Brian,

Its allways good to have a badge you thought was bad to turn out ok,thanks for showing your badges for ref i can now put mine away safe in the Middlesex box