1ST Life Guards

[grenadierguardsman]

I'm after if possible a photo/picture of the above badge. The one worn as of 1900 to OR's. The star of the order of the garter, a crown above in gilt metal.
Is there is such a badge to OR's, and is the badge a 2 piece design.
Many thanks
Andy

[Bill]

Hi Andy

An interesting question.

I have the officers' RHG badge but not the 1st LG.

For the OR, there is a photograph somewhere on the BBF of a trooper of the 2nd wearing a simply '2' above 'LG' on a side hat, but I don't think the OR in the 1st LG, 2nd LG or RHG had official Service Dress cap badges until George V provided them himself in 1914 (according to Kipling and King).

Looking forward to hearing what others have to say.

Bill

[Bill]

Andy
Found it. It was a post by Keith Blakeman on 26-11-15.
Bill

[grenadierguardsman]

What about this then ?
Andy

[grenadierguardsman]

Bump.
Andy

[GriffMJ]

Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman

What about this then ?
Andy

Thats a Guelphic Crown of the QV period..... looks more like a rank (combined with the lines on the cap)?

[GriffMJ]

Here are the two for 1900.. the 1st LG could be in collections as Coldstream Guards.... not much difference between them... if any?

[grenadierguardsman]

Thanks Griff, I'm after pictures of those badges being worn.
Andy
Ps. If there are any.

[GriffMJ]

Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman

Thanks Griff, I'm after pictures of those badges being worn.
Andy
Ps. If there are any.

Rocking horse poo.... hens teeth..... etc etc