Apprentice Boys badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

evan 71 · #1 19-04-12, 04:56 AM

Could someone tell me if this is a cap badge ?I know it is a group from Northern Ireland.It appears to be sterling.I am also wondering if there is something missing from the upper right quadrant.

engr9266 · #2 19-04-12, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by evan 71

Could someone tell me if this is a cap badge ?I know it is a group from Northern Ireland.It appears to be sterling.I am also wondering if there is something missing from the upper right quadrant.

Could we have the photo please?

evan 71 · #3 20-04-12, 03:32 AM

here is the pic

#4 20-04-12, 04:38 AM

There is nothing missing from the upper right. The main body of your badge is the armorial bearings of Derry/Londonderry:

http://www.ngw.nl/int/gbr/d/derry.htm

As you may know, the 'Apprentice Boys' is a Protestant fraternal society, based in Derry.

As to whether or not your badge is for the cap, I do not know. Would it be possible to see the reverse and have the dimensions; it may give a clue?

Regards,

Peter.

rockape560 · #5 20-04-12, 10:20 AM

hi,

the apprentice boys of derry usually wear bowler hats while paradeing so i would say this is a badge for their sash/collarate.

the local bands wear mainly military type cap badges but perhaps a derry band has used this as a cap badge.

philip

ebro · #6 20-04-12, 01:30 PM

I am fairly sure that this is an emblem worn on the sash/collarettes by members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry .
They commemorate the siege of Derry in 1689 , while some wanted to surrender, thirteen apprentice boys kept the city's gates closed, and held out until the city was liberated.
Eddie

Lampwick · #7 20-04-12, 04:20 PM

Here they go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ0sii25rvs

evan 71 · #8 20-04-12, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the link Lampwick ,that was good.here is the back of the badge.it is 6.8cm x 5cm

evan 71 · #9 21-04-12, 09:05 AM

I think a sash badge makes the most sense.The lugs seem too short for a hat.

wavy · #10 21-04-12, 01:11 PM

hey guys, i am a member of the apprentice boys of derry, i think this badge was made for a big anniversary of the relief of derry, I know some of the older members would have this badge, would love to get my hands on one, would be worn on the collerette, nice badge

evan 71 · #11 21-04-12, 09:26 PM

Thank you for your info.Is it possible to date this badge to a specific anniversary?

ebro · #12 21-04-12, 09:35 PM

I believe it would be the tri -centenary, 1688-1988.
Eddie

wavy · #13 23-04-12, 04:59 PM

I would say your right, ive also seen them in a brass colour aswell

evan 71 · #14 24-04-12, 05:12 AM

My guess is ,if it is for an anniversary , it would be more like 250th.i have had it for 25yrs

wavy · #15 25-04-12, 08:57 AM

ill have a chat with a few of the older members and get more info on it. that would make sense, kings crown on it also.