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Showing results 1 to 17 of 17 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: andrewfrench

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-12-22, 12:56 PM

Replies: 24 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO MY DRAGOON HELMET COLLECTION Views: 2,121 Posted By andrewfrench Hi Henk Yes that's right - sorry to confuse ... Hi Henk Yes that's right - sorry to confuse Regards Andrew:)

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-12-22, 10:07 AM

Replies: 24 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO MY DRAGOON HELMET COLLECTION Views: 2,121 Posted By andrewfrench Hi David Yes 1887 is incorrect and 1884 is the... Hi David Yes 1887 is incorrect and 1884 is the correct date. Thank you for your kind remarks ref museum website which we have recently completely overhauled. If you send me your email address, I...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-12-22, 04:21 PM

Replies: 24 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO MY DRAGOON HELMET COLLECTION Views: 2,121 Posted By andrewfrench fine but not relevant to what I posted fine but not relevant to what I posted

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-12-22, 09:17 AM

Replies: 24 THE NEWEST ADDITION TO MY DRAGOON HELMET COLLECTION Views: 2,121 Posted By andrewfrench RBYC Helmet Hi David I am assuming you have acquired the later white-metal dragoon helmet. All of the reference books quote that this helmet was worn by the regiment from 1875 (I suspect incl Rowe). The first...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-01-16, 02:29 PM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Thanks Simon Yes I remember but I wasn't... Thanks Simon Yes I remember but I wasn't sure you were the same "High Wood." I saw the picture of William Witham thanks - sorry for not responding before Regard Andrew

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-01-16, 10:11 AM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Good morning Simon, Is your particular... Good morning Simon, Is your particular interest Abingdon? or Berkshire military in general? I merely ask as I would be delighted to post something you would find interesting. Regards Andrew

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-01-16, 12:15 PM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Hi Alan On the FS Cap a Berkshire Horse with... Hi Alan On the FS Cap a Berkshire Horse with the IY below was worn from 1902. Prior to this the old helmet badge was worn - the arms of the borough of Hungerford. A modified white horse of...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-01-16, 11:50 AM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Hi Simon Warland Andrew another well known... Hi Simon Warland Andrew another well known photographer of the period. As you say shame about the mount but at least the image is clean and unfaded. I am pretty confident of being able to name at...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-01-16, 11:18 AM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Just one more post of a postcard to show another... Just one more post of a postcard to show another on of the men of D (Wantage) Sqdn in their blue uniform and new peaked forge caps of blue with scarlet band and piping. Here is the letter I...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-01-16, 10:45 AM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Dear Simon Having dashed off my first reply... Dear Simon Having dashed off my first reply I have only now looked at the three other photos you posted Just another note on the group of four in front of tentage. In the yeomanry a section...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-01-16, 10:14 AM

Replies: 18 Boer War Abingdon connection? Views: 1,785 Posted By andrewfrench Berks Yeo photos Dear Simon What a splendid posting for which I hope I can add some detail. Paul alerted me to these photos this morning. I would be very pleased to see some higher resolution scans when you...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-04-13, 12:50 PM

Replies: 6 Berkshire Yeomanry but what was the badge used for? Views: 1,093 Posted By andrewfrench This is the other ranks pattern to the helmet... This is the other ranks pattern to the helmet plate Andrew French Asst Hon Curator Berks Yeomanry Museum

Forum: Military Buttons 02-09-11, 01:40 PM

Replies: 28 I.D. please Views: 5,156 Posted By andrewfrench Hi all The Berks Yeo had a 6 pointed star and... Hi all The Berks Yeo had a 6 pointed star and crescent originating from the arms of the bourough of Hungerford. As regards the missing troop, I have never heard this. Can you are anyone rovide fuller...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-03-11, 09:26 AM

Replies: 19 Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry Helmet Views: 4,311 Posted By andrewfrench Here is a picture of an unknown trooper wearing... Here is a picture of an unknown trooper wearing the helmet Peng owns. I have rechecked out photos and there is no evidence of black plumes for the Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant. For more info if...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-03-11, 12:30 PM

Replies: 19 Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry Helmet Views: 4,311 Posted By andrewfrench Berks Yeomanry Cavalry Helmet Hi Peng Colin etc I have only just found this post so sorry in delay in responding. This is the second other-ranks pattern (1871) albert helmet issued to the BYC in 1884 to replace their earlier...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-09-10, 09:12 AM

Replies: 13 RBY Shoulder Title - Bucks or Berks? Views: 2,209 Posted By andrewfrench Hi Ian I am pretty certain you have a Royal... Hi Ian I am pretty certain you have a Royal Bucks Hussars soulder title. The Berks never wore wone like that. I took a photo of the cormer of a RBYC shabraque in our museum last night, whic is...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 28-09-10, 11:37 AM

Replies: 13 RBY Shoulder Title - Bucks or Berks? Views: 2,209 Posted By andrewfrench RBYC Shabraque Hi all Slightly off original message. A rather grainy photograph of Captain ED Stern showing his full dress sabretache, sheepskin and shabraque from the mid 1890s. regards Andrew

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