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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 13-04-24, 01:53 PM
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Posted By grumpy
Fife Majors were occasionally appointed but never...

Fife Majors were occasionally appointed but never established, noted in 1812 and as late as 1902, the latter of the Cheshire regiment in Burma wearing the staff cap.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 13-04-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By grumpy
The New Armies ['Kitchener's Army'] were not...

The New Armies ['Kitchener's Army'] were not Established for 'music' of any kind: no Corps of Drums / Bugles, no Band.

That is not to say that such music did not sometimes appear .......... ways...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 05-04-24, 04:22 PM
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Posted By grumpy
Yes, as I said upstream: An essential...

Yes, as I said upstream:

An essential reference for deeper study is the doctoral thesis by Elaine Ann Smith. I summarized it in my recent book.
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Malta just before the Great war had five...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 04-04-24, 10:21 AM
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Views: 624
Posted By grumpy
He did better than belong to a battalion Mess. ...

He did better than belong to a battalion Mess.
QVR 1893 VII. 130:
Army schoolmasters, when posted to a garrison school, will be honorary members of the Sergeants Messes of the units whose men...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-04-24, 08:15 PM
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Views: 624
Posted By grumpy
To clarify: Originally ranked as a sergeant...

To clarify:

Originally ranked as a sergeant and chosen from within the battalion (and included as such by the Rifle Corps in 1800), the schoolmaster, more highly educated and qualified than almost...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 31-03-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 624
Posted By grumpy
As a generality, schoolmasters were not battalion...

As a generality, schoolmasters were not battalion staff; they were posted to a garrison as is clearly shown in period Army Lists, and the fact that unit standing orders do not include them in the...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 19-01-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Please be aware that, as from 1st February 2024,...

Please be aware that, as from 1st February 2024, the privilege price afforded to forum members will come to an end, and the price thereafter will be £15 including UK 1st class postage. Any late...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 01-01-24, 04:30 PM
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Views: 959
Posted By grumpy
The book is superb, astounding value for money

The book is superb, astounding value for money
Forum: General Topics. 20-12-23, 05:16 PM
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Views: 9,440
Posted By grumpy
Queen's Regs 1844, amazing condition, amazing...

Queen's Regs 1844, amazing condition, amazing cheap price,
and it means I now nearly have an original edition of every such reg. known to me.

I expect there are others so if you can plug a hole,...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 15-12-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By grumpy
I must revisit the RACD ledger c. 1885...

I must revisit the RACD ledger c. 1885 ............. looking for a firm mandate "start wearing the crown, no more Royal Arms to be provided". The latter was very expensive compared with the crown.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 14-12-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Thank you, good people ........... the project...

Thank you, good people ........... the project was a Covid "keep him out of mischief" job.

The printers were superb, very proactive, I would recommend them to anyone considering self-publishing.
...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 13-12-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By grumpy
GUARDS RSM BIG BADGE, LITTLE BADGE ......

Major Dawnay's masterful JSAHR book on the badges of British Army WO and NCO notes the brief [and, no doubt, grudging] case of the SMs losing the Royal Arms badge for a period from about 1885 to...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 07-12-23, 04:56 PM
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Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Many thanks to all. Every order now...

Many thanks to all.

Every order now completed, last two to be despatched tomorrow. Small stock in hand, which I expect to be slowly run down.

I urge readers to notify me of errors of commission...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 04-12-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By grumpy
Corps of Drums

I' have joined the rush ...............
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 03-12-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
There are several members who asked for a copy...

There are several members who asked for a copy and have not followed up. Books still reserved BUT if wanted by Christmas I need to post soon.
David
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-12-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
I do hope that you are relaxed about the badges...

I do hope that you are relaxed about the badges ............. in a good cause?
David
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 28-11-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
AT LAST. FIRST BATCH ARRIVED TODAY, so I am...

AT LAST.

FIRST BATCH ARRIVED TODAY, so I am emailing about a dozen colleagues each day and aiming to do very quick turn-rounds 1st Class Post to beat the Christmas rush.

If you have sent me...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 24-11-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
STAFF *SERGEANTS BOOK UPDATE. Apologies for...

STAFF *SERGEANTS BOOK UPDATE.

Apologies for slowness: my printers always aim for 7 – 10 working days to delivery, now 13 days and counting. I am of course pressing because I want to beat the...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 07-11-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Update: final proof accepted, production run...

Update: final proof accepted, production run authorised, estimated 7 working days to delivery to me.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 03-11-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Pleased [relieved] to inform that the book is...

Pleased [relieved] to inform that the book is selling like hot cakes. Still some of the first tranche at "cost plus £1" remaining. This is a special offer to GWF and BBF fellow anoraks...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Please PM me and include your email so I can send...

Please PM me and include your email so I can send prospectus to you.
Copy reserved for you.
David
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
Overwhelming response, I have almost cleared...

Overwhelming response, I have almost cleared backlog! If you have not heard from me by midnight tonight, rattle the bars of my cage by PM please.

David / Grumpy
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 01-11-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,589
Posted By grumpy
NEW BOOK STAFF SERGEANTS PICTORIAL HISTORY

The Staff Sergeants of British Line Infantry Regular Battalions 1848 to 1919
A pictorial Guide
I researched and wrote this 90 page book as a distraction during lockdown. It was offered to the...
Forum: General Topics. 11-05-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By grumpy
Nice one!

Nice one!
Forum: General Topics. 09-05-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By grumpy
New Book: Staff sergeants of Line infantry

My latest book has been scheduled as a Special Publication of the MHS, date to be announced.

There is much content regarding India, and 1900 to 1919.

The Staff Sergeants of British Line...
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