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willow63

27-08-22 02:30 PM

CUT THORAT RAZOR BADGE

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Hi all just joined as really interested in Army history , but also have a random question my father had amongst many things from his w11 travels with the Wiltshire yeomanry(actually on horseback until they received tanks ) in Palestine and Italy a KROPP razor ground in Hamburg which dates it 1890-1910 i believe , which has a badge embossed on the handle now it looks like the Royal Irish Reg badge which were not form till 1958 i believe or King's Royal Irish Hussars badge . Any info greatly welcomed

Alan O

27-08-22 02:43 PM

The design is very similar to the Victorian era 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars but without a title scroll it's impossible to be certain.

willow63

27-08-22 03:13 PM

thanks Alan , so if that was the case i am guessing the razor was Army issue ?

Alan O

27-08-22 03:48 PM

I am not an expert on razors but if it was issue then the badge has been put on later. I would expect a WD mark and soldiers' serial number if it was issue. The quality and the box looks too good to be issued.

gb64	27-08-22 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by willow63 (Post 586091)

thanks Alan , so if that was the case i am guessing the razor was Army issue ?

This short thread shows what I believe a issued razor should look like , any I’ve seen have been this type . https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ghlight=Razors

Gerard

willow63

28-08-22 02:56 PM

ah ok , i am just wondering what the badge is and why on the razor .. thanks for reply

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