RM Band Portsmouth
 

Looking for information on this cap badge. According to Gaylor it was manufactured in error. Was if ever issued and worn? If worn would it have included the GVR cypher badge on top?
Thanks.
Ian

Ian, it's missing the cypher badge above - which from memory retains the kings crown . . .?

Don't think they are errors mate . . . No expert on all things RM though.

Have a look here https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ictureid=27611
Tony.

Hi,

I already have this badge (photo below) in my collection. I would like to find out whether the QC on the dome version was made in error? I acquired it a few years ago and it doesn't look like a reproduction.

Thanks.

Ian

Thank you Tony.
Ian

Thanks bess55,
Ian

The badge was not issued, but one was held by the Royal Marines Museum and the rest returned. But it seems over the years these have made it out on the open market

Thank you Stonehouse Boy. Would the unissued badge come with the EIIR/PP cypher badge?
Best regards,
Ian

Hello Ian
I stand to be corrected, but I believe a new batch of badges was ordered for the Royal Tour 1953/54, complete with ER/PP cypher. When this mistake was noticed , Major Alistair Donald RM, stated no badges were issued, and the batch returned and replaced.
John

Great info mate

Hello Tony,
Thank you for the useful information. Even in Rawlinson's book it is not very clear how this badge came about. Your explanation makes sense and it answers my question. Now I need to find an EIIR/PP cypher to go with it.
Best regards,
Ian

Ian,
I am pretty sure that the full story written by Alastair Donald is on rmhistorical.com

Unfortunately the website is not currently available as it is possibly undergoing maintenance.

Tim

Hello Tim,

Yes, the website has been down for well over a week now. I will keepon trying and search for info once it is back online.
Thank you and best regards,
Ian

For those interested in this, the link is below:-

https://rmhistorical.com/files/conte...24-10-1955.pdf

Best regards,

Ian

Ian,
Glad the RM Historical site is back up. I thought there was an article about the mistake in ordering the EIIR / PP GVR KC badge but I have not found it yet.

Tim