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It was neither a completely unusual policy, nor...
It was neither a completely unusual policy, nor one without a clear rationale, but it was a short lived one. You’re like a record with the needle stuck and invariably rudely dismissive of other’s...
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Well said.
Well said.
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It’s the issue of the cap that I’m referring to. ...
It’s the issue of the cap that I’m referring to. The dark [rifle] green peaked forage cap for officers and battalion HQ first class staff (who dressed differently to the companies) 1902, with rank...
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Yes Paul, at that time sashes were not worn with...
Yes Paul, at that time sashes were not worn with KD for working dress but the whistles were. If in guard order (duty in general), or review order then whistles were fitted to the red sashes. Sashes...
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It depended upon the regiment more than any pan...
It depended upon the regiment more than any pan army policy. It depended upon the regiment more than any pan army policy. For example the four rifle regiments generally did not favour collar...
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26-03-24, 09:30 PM
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They were often tailored to be less tall as in...
They were often tailored to be less tall as in this case.
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26-03-24, 06:55 PM
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They were commonly near the front because of...
They were commonly near the front because of their appointment as much as rank.
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If in the last quartile of his career the...
If in the last quartile of his career the Schoolie would be a warrant officer, the third possible after the SM and BM.
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26-03-24, 06:19 PM
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The battalion’s Schoolmaster is sat adjacent to...
The battalion’s Schoolmaster is sat adjacent to the sergeant major and stands out like a sore thumb in his khaki FSC and no whistle. It’s mostly the more senior staff with the new FSC. SM, QMS and...
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26-03-24, 05:06 PM
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Isn’t it the 1906 peaked forage cap badge? The...
Isn’t it the 1906 peaked forage cap badge? The officers badge often had blades but the battalion headquarters staff sergeants (RSM, Bandmaster, RQMS, Musketry Sergeant, etc.**) also had a similar...
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If the cap fits Hoot, if the cap fits. The two...
If the cap fits Hoot, if the cap fits. The two of you should form a club. Perhaps call it - The Society of Obtuse Fellows.
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You are entitled to your opinion, as I’m entitled...
You are entitled to your opinion, as I’m entitled to mine. I didn’t say ‘conclusive’ I said conclusion, which was of my personal research, as I made crystal clear. I also emphasised probabilities,...
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I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you as...
I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you as promised Henk, I’ve been distracted by another matter.
Having investigated this as far as I can now, with the help of input from Dennis Pannett,...
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Thank you Keith, very helpful and concludes...
Thank you Keith, very helpful and concludes things in my mind nicely, having with your input followed through now what the VBs and Militia did in relation to each other.
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It’s a super badge with a story behind it, you’re...
It’s a super badge with a story behind it, you’re very fortunate to have it as typical of the time.
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21-03-24, 05:43 PM
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Thanks Keith, what does it look like? Is 3rd VB...
Thanks Keith, what does it look like? Is 3rd VB stipulated within its design? If not what differs it from the other badges with the SA honour, including that of 4th and 5th TF?
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Very interesting David, it misses off the small...
Very interesting David, it misses off the small Sphinx from the inner curve of the bugle horn because it was a regular battle honours distinction.
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As insignia from the field service cap I agree.
As insignia from the field service cap I agree.
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Thanks Keith I was wondering that last night and...
Thanks Keith I was wondering that last night and it’s really helpful to know, as so far I haven’t been able to find a single small badge clearly marked as theirs. Either way the key thing I wanted...
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I don’t know for sure at what period it might...
I don’t know for sure at what period it might have been worn, but probably in the mid 1890s when the folding field caps were at the peak of their popularity. They seem to match with the dull gilding...
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Yes I think it very probably is. Most of the...
Yes I think it very probably is. Most of the officers’ badges for Torin and then Austrian field service caps were brooched just like yours and often hall marked silver. Thank you very much for...
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Yes I think so too. It’s logical and likely.
Yes I think so too. It’s logical and likely.
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Okay thanks Alan, that’s an interesting thought. ...
Okay thanks Alan, that’s an interesting thought. Interestingly it’s shown at this link and intriguingly a very similar scroll is attached to the bottom of some DCLI badges too:...
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Henk I’m trying to clarify whether or not 4th...
Henk I’m trying to clarify whether or not 4th Somersetshire LI Militia ever changed their badge to include the South African honour, by going through a process of elimination. So far the only very...
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Please put the Militia aside. Their service in...
Please put the Militia aside. Their service in SA is crystal clear.
All I’m trying to ascertain is which VBs furnished men for the single volunteer service company provided and that deployed....
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