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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-03-24, 10:52 PM
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Posted By cybershot
South Ireland Yeomanry

Hi Kyle

Yes the veined variation does exist.

I’ve not actually handled one but see the attached old photo from someone’s collection.

It’s a rare item.

Sorry I don’t have any other...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-03-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 415
Posted By cybershot
6th Dragoons

Hi
Here’s an interesting photo of a 6th Inniskilling Corporal taken in India prior to the First World War.

Good detail of the arm badge and nice shoulder chains.

Bob.
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 06-06-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By cybershot
Unusual Irish Sweetheart

Hi
Toby many thanks for the interesting information about the Angel Harp & Crown.

I found a photo of a 4th Royal Irish Dragoons button converted into a sweetheart using a similar circlet to the...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 02-06-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By cybershot
Unusual Irish Sweetheart

Hi Mike
Thanks for that information.
Regards
Bob
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 02-06-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By cybershot
Unusual Irish Sweetheart

I recently purchased this sweetheart at auction and I’m hoping someone can help with identifying the regiment.

It is 2.5 cms in diameter with a brooch pin fitting and it looks old. Probably WW1 or...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-07-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By cybershot
NIH

Hi

As far as I am aware there are only three types of Queens Crown NIH arm badges.

1.White metal (official)
2.Anodised aluminium (official)
3.Brass (locally made)

See attachment which part...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-07-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,042
Posted By cybershot
Hi Jonathan Yes that's a great photo. I...

Hi Jonathan

Yes that's a great photo.
I purchased this book when it was first published all those years ago! 😀
It's a fantastic source of information for anyone interested in the Irish...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-07-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling

Hi Luke

Yes I tend to agree.
I bought these items individually over the years for very little money on the basis that they were potentially rare items.
My gut feeling is that these white metal...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-07-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling

Re strikes

That's a very nice display!!
I tried to do something similar a few years back, showing the RDG lineage from a more "Irish " perspective.
Hope you like it.

Bob
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-07-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
Billy Mine is similar to your badge on the...

Billy
Mine is similar to your badge on the right with the strengthening pins.
However I'm never happy with badges which have strengthening pins.
I think that an Edwardian regimental quartermaster...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-07-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling

Luke
Attached photo of w/m 4th Dragoons.
In the centre No. 13. This badge has a slider.
Can't find my SIH one at present. When I do I will post a photo.
Bob
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-07-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling

Hi Luke
As requested
Attached photo of white metal 5th Lancers cap badge.
Bottom right No 21.

Bob
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-07-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling arm badges

Hi Alan

Yes both arm badges are Hallmarked B&P 1888.
One is to RSM Bramley and the other (missing flag) to Sgt Byrne.
Both are included in a long running Forum post on the 1887 Inniskilling NCO...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-07-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling

Billy

My brass badge has a slider.

As regards the white metal badges I have w/m examples to the 4th Dragoons, 5th Lancers and SIH. I have not seen one to the Kings Royal Irish Hussars.
Someone...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-07-21, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,492
Posted By cybershot
6th Inniskilling Arm Badges

Hi Billy
As stated by Seaman and by Linaker & Dine cap and collar badges were worn as arm badges by NCO's at the end of WW1 due to shortages.
However after 20 years of research into this great...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 22-05-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By cybershot
North Irish Horse Bullion

Hi
Yes I agree your badge is an original.
Attached are two badges from my collection.
As with all officers bullion badges there are manufacturing differences.
But they all follow the same basic...
Forum: General Topics. 07-04-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Posted By cybershot
4th Dragoons

I'd just like to give a different perspective to the previous posts.
As stated this is a genuine ORs cap badge which has been converted to a sweetheart by adding enamel and a brooch pin.
Someone...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-08-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,042
Posted By cybershot
Inniskilling Dragoons 1887

Hi Ian

Congratulations on joining the 1887 club 😀

Sgt James badge was previously unknown to this thread and is the thirteenth badge to be reported.

Attached is the badge to Sgt Byrne which I...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 15-06-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,264
Posted By cybershot
8th Hussars

Hi Mick

Nice group.

Here is a photo of my collection. I agree with John that the QC badge was not worn in the regiment but I have included a copy in my collection simply because it's a nice...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 30-11-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,734
Posted By cybershot
SIY Collar

Luke

Here is an example of an SIY collar with left facing stalk.

Bob
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 30-11-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,734
Posted By cybershot
SIH Badge

Luke

I agree the badge is a bit suspect !!

That's why I didn't bid on it. :)

Bob
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 30-11-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,734
Posted By cybershot
SIH Badge

Hi Luke

I suspect the reason the price has gone way above what you would expect to pay is because the stalk on the shamrock is pointing to the left.

Most genuine badges for sale usually have...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 22-11-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,042
Posted By cybershot
Smile Inniskilling 1887 Arm Badge

Hi Alex

Thanks for the post.

Sgt Robinson's badge is another addition to the list.

At 2525R (£142) that has to be the bargain of the year :)

Even with the flag missing it's still a great...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 21-11-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,042
Posted By cybershot
Inniskilling Dragoons 1887

Hi All

Three known badges have changed hands in the last year

I believe that the Hollis badge would be No 10.

However we don't actually know that it still exists as it hasn't been seen since...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 04-06-18, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By cybershot
4DG Cloth Badge

Hi
I have attached part of a group photo of mixed Dragoon Guards soldiers taken around 1917.

I assume by this stage of the war there was a shortage of the standard ORs cap badge and the cloth...
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