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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-01-20, 09:43 PM
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tartan patch - which Regt?
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wairua
Yes, that's a very poorly sewn Red Robertson...
Yes, that's a very poorly sewn Red Robertson tartan patch as worn by 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment.
It's confusing to identify because the predominant red background is not apparent when worn...
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Headdress
06-01-20, 09:28 PM
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Help ID Tam o'shanter
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wairua
Yes, that's a London Scottish Hodden Grey patch....
Yes, that's a London Scottish Hodden Grey patch. Their Permanent Staff Instructors (PSI's) traditionally came from the Gordons or The Highlanders post amalgamation until the mid-2000's and now come...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
04-09-13, 10:27 PM
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Unknown RA Tartan Patch
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wairua
Thanks Jon, nice to have that puzzle solved. I...
Thanks Jon, nice to have that puzzle solved. I presume the RA cap badge would have been worn rather than the Scottish Horse one?
Cheers,
Wairua
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
02-09-13, 10:40 PM
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Unknown RA Tartan Patch
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wairua
Unknown RA Tartan Patch
Hi, have had this BD blouse in my collection for a while now but am stumped by what tartan the patch on the left sleeve is and what unit it would represent. Is anyone able to help?
Cheers,
Wairua
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
02-09-13, 10:14 PM
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Royal Engineer Embellishments
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wairua
Here's some 71 Engr Regt insignia from my...
Here's some 71 Engr Regt insignia from my collection, left to right:
1) Current issue blanking plates showing RE TRF and insignia for 8 Force Engineer Brigade.
2) MacDonnell of Keppoch tartan...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
29-08-13, 09:55 PM
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Royal Engineer Embellishments
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wairua
I'm not sure what a Dutch Tile arm badge is. Are...
I'm not sure what a Dutch Tile arm badge is. Are you able to give a description at all?
I've got a couple of photos of insignia I'll see if I can dig out and post.
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
12-08-13, 06:17 PM
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Royal Engineer Embellishments
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wairua
Hi Pedro, I’m not aware of any special...
Hi Pedro, I’m not aware of any special embellishments for 71 Engineer Regt other than Pipers and Drummers uniforms. I think it is the only unit entitled to wear MacDonnell of Keppoch tartan though.
...
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Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery
03-02-13, 10:14 PM
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Royal Canadian Engineers Badges
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wairua
Thanks for the quick reply Bill. I'll try and get...
Thanks for the quick reply Bill. I'll try and get some images up once back home later this week.
Would you know if the beaver enamel and brass/gilt badges were worn concurrently?
edit: Just...
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Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery
03-02-13, 09:49 PM
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Royal Canadian Engineers Badges
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wairua
Royal Canadian Engineers Badges
Hi, I have a couple of questions regarding RCE badges worn since 1953. I have two different versions of cap badge in my collection, a bimetal one with cypher and an enamel one with a beaver.
I’ve...
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General Topics.
04-05-12, 11:16 PM
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Pipers' Badges Project
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wairua
Hi, only occasionally visit the site hence the...
Hi, only occasionally visit the site hence the delayed reply. I understand your point that TA units are often not as well resourced as Regular units however I’d be surprised if any TA unit in the...
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General Topics.
10-03-12, 12:17 AM
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Pipers' Badges Project
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wairua
The difference in uniforms is not so remarkable...
The difference in uniforms is not so remarkable if you realise they are for different purposes.
The B&W photo shows No.1 Dress as used for parades etc. The later photo shows "Hacking Kit" which...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
14-11-11, 10:37 PM
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Tartan
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wairua
I was told recently that the Scottish Transport...
I was told recently that the Scottish Transport Regt now wears the TOS with a Red MacDuff tartan patch instead of the beret and that they also now wear the issue green plastic belt with their combats...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
27-10-11, 08:14 PM
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RE Badge Backing
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wairua
The only official Royal Engineers tartan I'm...
The only official Royal Engineers tartan I'm aware of is MacDonnell of Keppoch (see attached).
To the best of my knowledge it is only worn by the Pipes and Drums but not as a badge backing.
I...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
27-10-11, 07:01 PM
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Unidentified hackle
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wairua
Another addition for Mikes excellent hackle list....
Another addition for Mikes excellent hackle list. There are also two TA battalions in the Royal Regiment of Scotland:
52 Lowland (6 SCOTS): Grey Hackle
51 Highland (7 SCOTS): Purple Hackle
I...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
11-08-11, 10:47 PM
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London Gordons Scottish slip-on
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wairua
Thanks, that's good to know as I always thought...
Thanks, that's good to know as I always thought it was much earlier.
I've seen the Liverpool Scottish Camerons brass title before but not the London Scottish Gordons one. Guess that's one I'll...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
10-08-11, 09:27 AM
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London Gordons Scottish slip-on
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wairua
Very nice title indeed. Although I'm not sure of...
Very nice title indeed. Although I'm not sure of the exact details, I do know that London Scottish troops also served with the Gordons in the Boer War.
The Gordon tartan bag covers on their pipes...
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General Topics
05-07-11, 10:57 PM
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RSM Awards
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wairua
RSM Awards
Does anybody know if RSM Awards in NSW are still in business? I'm having trouble ordering from their website.
Cheers,
Wairua
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General Topics.
03-07-11, 10:02 PM
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Nic Names for British and Commonwealth troops WW1
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wairua
India and Fiji are two that spring to mind. I'm...
India and Fiji are two that spring to mind. I'm sure there must be others.
Wairua
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
11-10-10, 09:17 PM
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unknow scottish hat ?
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wairua
"Because the Bonnett has dicing, that helps to...
"Because the Bonnett has dicing, that helps to narrow down which regiment would have worn it. This type will not have been worn by the Cameron Highlander, Cameronians, Argyll and Sutherland...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
16-02-10, 12:47 AM
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Backing for a 51st Highland badge
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wairua
Hi, I believe the following backings were all...
Hi, I believe the following backings were all worn at some stage between 1958 and 1992 with the “crucified moose” badge (would be grateful for any corrections).
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders...
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General Topics.
08-02-10, 11:49 PM
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Scottish Regiment experts please
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wairua
Hiya, no doubt on such a knowledgeable site...
Hiya, no doubt on such a knowledgeable site someone will be able to provide a fuller explanation, but as a starter for ten, it’s not unusual for Pipers to wear a range of badges on their cross belts....
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
17-01-10, 09:48 PM
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Armoured units
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wairua
Believed to be 1st Assault Regt, RACR/RE, 25th...
Believed to be 1st Assault Regt, RACR/RE, 25th Tank Brigade, sadly no maple leaf... on Economy Pattern BD Blouse.
Wairua
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General Topics.
31-12-09, 01:29 AM
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Any Pipers or Drummers here ?
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wairua
Looks spot on 8thfoot! Have attached a photo of...
Looks spot on 8thfoot! Have attached a photo of an Argyll drummer wearing a similar plaid. Should have thought of posting it earlier even though its not the best pic.
The sporran is normally worn...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
31-12-09, 12:55 AM
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grenade shaped cloth badge
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wairua
Hi Candelabre, I also think the grenade badge is...
Hi Candelabre, I also think the grenade badge is Royal Scots Fusiliers and if looked at closely it appears to be dark blue and green rather than black.
This would be correct for Black Watch or...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
16-12-09, 12:32 AM
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London Scottish arm flash
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wairua
I would suggest WW2 or even possibly WW1? Nice...
I would suggest WW2 or even possibly WW1? Nice flash anyway.
Have attached a couple of photos of insignia worn in the 1990's for comparison. The Hodden Grey one was worn on the C95 shirt, brassard...
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