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Home Guard 17-06-22 07:37 PM
Thanks Mike!

Terry

Shiny 17-06-22 07:45 PM
Nice find Mike, as a scout leader I would have had both of those in my collection.

I suspect the name tape is probably an unofficial one that the group has had made to show they are affiliated to the local branch. It's a nice idea and something I wish I'd thought of when my group became affiliated.

Michael

dumdum 17-06-22 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mike_vee (Post 581641)
I had just finished posting about the Scouts badge when I spotted this badge in a small job lot of British Legion badges.

The lot was "buy it now" or "make an offer" , so I (being cheap !) was about to offer a lower amount but then discovered there were three 'offers' already in.

As I have been after this badge for years I decided not to risk missing out so bought it. :D

British Legion Cubs


in Brian Harding's book "Keeping Faith - The History of The Royal British Legion" there is basically one paragraph.



So , not really a 'youth club' and possibly the "paper shortage" was just an excuse to stop the political 'propaganda' ? ;)

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Hi Mike

Have you managed to get a BL Cubs badge now?:D

Doh! Yes, I see you have!:rolleyes: Well done!

mike_vee 18-06-22 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Shiny (Post 581675)
I suspect the name tape is probably an unofficial one that the group has had made to show they are affiliated to the local branch. It's a nice idea and something I wish I'd thought of when my group became affiliated.

Michael
They are not just affiliated with the RBL , they are based at the Royal British Legion on Beardall Street, Hucknall .

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mike_vee 19-06-22 06:34 AM
Spot the errors !

From an eBay listing :

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British Legion members badge, an old pre Royal version numbered and maker marked.

Made by the Birmingham Medal Co. this is the version of the badge worn from 1921 until 1925, when it became the Royal British Legion.
This is from a military badge seller who has been on eBay for 20 years !

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mike_vee 09-09-22 11:53 AM
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Spotted this pair of badges , checked the backs and decided they were worth getting.;)

1. Large badge - A.Harris Ltd. Glasgow .

This company appear to have been the only manufacturer of BL badges in Scotland , there does not appear to have been any "British Legion Scotland" membership badges produced by any of the manufacturers . The first specific membership badges were RBL Scotland ones in 1972.

NB. This is one of the wrong Regd.Design number badges.

2. Miniature badge - Standard miniature , made by Birmingham Medal & Badge Co. Ltd.

What is unusual is that the makers name/address is stamped on the button hole fitting (normally raised letters on badge itself). :confused:

The badge appear to date from the WW2 period :

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Birmingham Medal Co.

In 1939 changed name to Birmingham Medal & Badge Co., and in 1940 moved to 29/30 Albion Street.
NB. In 1946 , with the change in size/style of BL/BLWS badges , the contract was given back to Gaunt.

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mike_vee 26-09-22 08:42 AM
Something different
 
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This belt buckle caught my eye , it looks quite nice but had to smile at the descripton. :D

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This is a belt buckle for wear by a flag bearer of the Royal British Legion. It is quite unusual and has been bespoke made from other insignia. It has a Victorian era cap badge with the center filed flat and an early British Legion membership badge affixed to the front. This has then been fitted through the waist belt plate and brazed in place on the reverse.
In fact it is a standard bandsman cap badge , although the slider does not have a makers mark it is a post 1946 Gaunt made badge. The smaller 'lion head' and 'B' prefix were introduced post WW2 when Gaunt got the contract back from Birmingham Medal & Badge Co.

Not sure if it is a recent 'modification' or an earlier one done by a bandsman/standard bearer. :confused:

Will have to see if it attracts many bidders.

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mike_vee 05-03-24 10:15 AM
Early chrome badge
 
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Although this badge is slightly damaged (between T & I) it is a great example of an early (1922) Gaunt chromed badge.

When Gaunt first produced BL badges the lion head was attached by 2 wires, when Birmingham Medal Co. took over production (1927) they initially used the same method but after a couple of years moved on to the 'rivet' style attachment.

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btns 05-03-24 11:36 AM
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As a button collector I occasionally buy lots of mixed items. Recently a friend showed interest in the badges I have acquired.
In the non-button box is a British Legion Honorary badge.
See the pictures.

Made by "Birmingham Medal Co", Rd 686125, issued to 54199.
Let me know if a member is interested.

mike_vee 04-04-24 01:32 PM
Large badge !
 
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Just picked up this nice RBL badge but not sure who it was intended for . :confused:

First thoughts were Standard Bearer cross-belt or Senior Officer/Official but does anyone have any info ?

Thanks !

leigh kitchen 04-04-24 01:36 PM
You've had no joy from contacting the Brentwood branch?

mike_vee 04-04-24 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by leigh kitchen (Post 622273)
You've had no joy from contacting the Brentwood branch?
Badge only arrived at lunch time , will contact the branch tomorrow . I just thought that some of the RBL members on here may have seen similar badges. :)


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Shiny 04-04-24 04:27 PM
It's a new one on me Mike, we don't have anything like that.

Michael


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