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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-02-24, 07:33 PM
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Posted By Borderer
I think this is to be expected of a badge that...

I think this is to be expected of a badge that has been produced by someone using material to produce a King's Own Scottish Borderers cap badge where the sealed pattern for this badge is of white...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-01-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Borderer
Hi Simon, You are welcome more than happy to...

Hi Simon,
You are welcome more than happy to assist.

I am also very fawned of Victorian Badges the quality and craftmanship is second to none.
Regards
Hiram
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-01-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Borderer
Simon, Thanks for the close-up's photographs, one...

Simon, Thanks for the close-up's photographs, one does appear slightly twisted as if someone has attempted to rectify it but decided it may cause it to break off.

I believe it is just one of these...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-01-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Borderer
Good afternoon, Simon, The horizontal loops...

Good afternoon, Simon,

The horizontal loops are wrong, this badge was an Other Ranks Glengarry undress Pattern Cap Badge worn between 1874-1881, therefore the loops should have been vertical to...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-10-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By Borderer
Martyn, I was saying nothing, best way to...

Martyn,

I was saying nothing, best way to learn is to observe your badge etc closely by yourself in that way you learn and correct your own mistakes my friend, anyway that said the correct way to...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-10-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By Borderer
Hi Martyn, Both the badge and the helmet...

Hi Martyn,

Both the badge and the helmet plate look good, the badge is of a nice striking with signs of service, soft polishing visible on the thistles which is the norm for this badge. The helmet...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-05-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
Hi Toby, Once again, Great Photograph of the...

Hi Toby,

Once again, Great Photograph of the Forage cap and Frock coat being worn by a Lowland Regimental officer as per dress regulation for Lowland Regiment Officers 1904. A rare photo of the...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-05-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,391
Posted By Borderer
Quite correct, the whole badge does not sit right...

Quite correct, the whole badge does not sit right with me.

Cheers
Hiram
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-05-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
Thanks you Toby, Your knowledge is much...

Thanks you Toby,

Your knowledge is much appreciated, on the small mess button, the museum Forage cap has exactly as you pointed out, a small mess button on either side holding on the chin strap.
...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-04-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
Hi Toby, Once again thank you for your very...

Hi Toby,

Once again thank you for your very welcome and in depth reply into what has become an enlightening discussion.
I have attached a photograph of the Forage Cap held in the museum with the...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-04-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
Hi Toby, Sorry I have not answered sooner to...

Hi Toby,

Sorry I have not answered sooner to your very detailed and much appreciated reply, I have been down helping in the huge task of cataloguing and preserving the museums archives, prior to...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-04-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
Good afternoon Gentlemen, There are a number...

Good afternoon Gentlemen,

There are a number of question to be answered. Firstly on the 'Kilmarnock' Forage-Cap/Pork-Pie hat, (as it was also some times called by soldiers in the Pork-Pie region...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-04-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
Hi Alex, I agree with you on the KOSB officers...

Hi Alex,
I agree with you on the KOSB officers badge being one of, if not the nicest, of officers badges in the British Army, but then again I am slightly biased:)

On that badge I illustrated I...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-04-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,968
Posted By Borderer
King's Own Scottish Borderers Officer

Gentlemen,

I would like to share this photograph of a King's Own Scottish Borderers officer wearing a Forage Cap (universal pattern) with Diced band of Regimental pattern and an Officers pattern...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-04-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By Borderer
Dear all, The double headed Eagle on the...

Dear all,

The double headed Eagle on the Pullers of Perth badge is part of the Perth Coat of Arms see below.

Official blazon
Gules, a holy lamb passant reguardant staff and cross Argent, with...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-04-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By Borderer
'Pullers of Perth' was a large well known...

'Pullers of Perth' was a large well known retailers in Perth Scotland, you should be able to find out its history and social goings on on Google also local news papers with photographs of the band on...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-04-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By Borderer
Thank you Gentlemen for all your kind words of...

Thank you Gentlemen for all your kind words of encouragement and appreciation, it has been a huge learning curve which has turned out better than I could have ever wished for.

Warm wishes
Hiram
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 02-04-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By Borderer
Good afternoon Gentlemen, As promised here...

Good afternoon Gentlemen,

As promised here is the completed Sphinx in situ on the 1840-1855 Officers Shoulder Belt Plate.

This project has been a learning curve, the first mould and casting I...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-03-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 738
Posted By Borderer
Here is a photograph of the maroon beret held in...

Here is a photograph of the maroon beret held in the museum which Gerry was working on and the insignia worn on the sleeves of the battle dress by members of the 7th (Galloway) Bn The King's Own...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-03-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 738
Posted By Borderer
The first photograph is of my Brother-in-Laws...

The first photograph is of my Brother-in-Laws father Jock Skeldon who landed with the 7th (Galloway) Bn The King's Own Scottish Borderers as part of 1st British Airborne Brigade at Arnhem, he fought...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-03-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By Borderer
It could be a museums accession number or any...

It could be a museums accession number or any other form of collection numbering its acquisitions. I do not think it is a date of any sort and yes I agree with Peter 79 is the first two numbers.
...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-03-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By Borderer
Hi Alexander, That's a Lovely piece of...

Hi Alexander,

That's a Lovely piece of restoration work which has brought the plate back to life.

I can confirm it was velvet, see pictures, when I took my helmet plate off my helmet I was...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 02-03-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By Borderer
Nice tip Sam, I will ensure that is done by the...

Nice tip Sam, I will ensure that is done by the jeweller. Cheers

Thanks Gerry and so am I:)
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-03-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By Borderer
Good afternoon Gentlemen and Ladies, As...

Good afternoon Gentlemen and Ladies,

As promised here is an update on the task of making a new Sphinx for the Officers Shoulder Belt Plate.

Here are the castings of the Sphinx's taking from...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-02-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,761
Posted By Borderer
Good Afternoon Keith and Paul, Further to my...

Good Afternoon Keith and Paul,

Further to my explanation why a brass badge made its way into my first book, came from a visit my late good lady wife and myself took a trip to Bruges, mainly to see...
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