King's OSD cap badge

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This beautiful specimen of a "THE KING'S" officer's Service Dress cap badge is a bit shinier than normal OSD bz, which can have a multitudes of shades. Almost as if the natural bronze left untreated. However, the back is a different matter as the OSD is matt. It is die-cast with 2 blades N&S.



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[KLR]

Very nice, made by Jennens & Co

Yes, they come in various shades.

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Thanks, KLR, for the feedback

Thanks Alan O for the technical assistance.

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[Jelly Terror]

Nice badge. Thanks for posting.

Given the shape/design, is the N/S placement of the blades more common than E/W for KLR OSDs?

The manufacturer of this Blackheath and Woolwich OSD, wasn't going to take any chances, by the look of it!



Regards to all,

JT

[KLR]

Interesting question ! Yes, probably based on size and shape of badge - but don't take it for granted !!!!

I have 15 (Patt 1896) 1902-26 King's OSDS
11 have NS blades (including 5 Firmin types, 3 Gaunt types and 2 J&Co)
However one has had its blades replaced by loops, one is a 'converted OR BM badge with new blades.;
Of the 4 EW ones three are Firmin types and one J&Co derivative.


Just to complete the brief survey,I have eight S&G badges (Patt 1896)
4 have NS loops, 1 EW, 1 (G) "tongue & Loop"
interestingly J&Co has one with three loops and one with three blades !

I'll have a look at the 1926 Patt officer's badges later but I know there are many more with loops



Where was your B & W badge Jelly ????

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by KLR

Interesting question ! Yes, probably based on size and shape of badge - but don't take it for granted !!!!

I have 15 (Patt 1896) 1902-26 King's OSDS
11 have NS blades (including 5 Firmin types, 3 Gaunt types and 2 J&Co)
However one has had its blades replaced by loops, one is a 'converted OR BM badge with new blades.;
Of the 4 EW ones three are Firmin types and one J&Co derivative.


Just to complete the brief survey,I have eight S&G badges (Patt 1896)
4 have NS loops, 1 EW, 1 (G) "tongue & Loop"
interestingly J&Co has one with three loops and one with three blades !

I'll have a look at the 1926 Patt officer's badges later but I know there are many more with loops



Where was your B & W badge Jelly ????

Sorry Julian, not quite sure what you're asking me.... been a long day. Are you asking where it was bought/made/worn/other?

JT

[KLR]

Sorry, I couldn't see the image !

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Originally Posted by KLR

Sorry, I couldn't see the image !

Nor I

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[Jelly Terror]

Apologies. Not sure why it’s not visible.

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Apologies. Not sure why it’s not visible.

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OK now. Possibly took its time loading.

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[Wooffy]

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