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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-11-21, 05:57 PM
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Views: 1,078
Posted By MAP32
Gaunt's Old & Curious

I am afraid that I only know what was written. However here are copies of the relevant details and hope that you can read them.

Marcus
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-11-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By MAP32
Gaunt

A device similar to the 46th item is illustrated by a drawing on page 7 of "A Supplement To Military Insignia of Cornwall" by Endean Ivall and Thomas. It is described as a shoulder belt plate in...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-09-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,623
Posted By MAP32
Lincolnshire Regt

Hello Leigh,
The names are written down the page to the left of the photograph whilst five subjects are seated on chairs with one sitting on a carpet in front. The middle seated one is wearing a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-09-21, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,623
Posted By MAP32
Lincolnshire Regt

Thank you all for your thoughts.

Simon, I too had considered the idea of the letter 'M' but thought that it was already used on the epaulettes. As for the number '4', I can't dismiss it, but I...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-09-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,623
Posted By MAP32
Lincolnshire Regt

I wonder if anyone is able to offer a suggestion about the badge in the photo. It is an enlargement from a named group of officers of the 4th Bn dated 1893. Although I may be mistaken, it looks as if...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-05-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By MAP32
Scottish Crown

I asked a friend who suggested the attribution and I saw this at Bosleys.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-05-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By MAP32
A little bit of knowledge

Many years ago, an analyst for a financial company wrote a report on one of Robert Maxwell's companies. His conclusion was 'Can't Recommend A Purchase'.This might be a useful acronym for many sellers...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-05-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By MAP32
Unknown Scottish Badge?

I think that this is a Forage Cap and or Glengarry badge to the 5th VB Manchester Regt (Ardwick).
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-02-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By MAP32
Irish but What?

A similar badge was sold at Bosleys in 2005 and described as a Field Service Cap badge of the 4th Bn. The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Previously the Royal Tyrone Fusiliers Militia.
If it is yours...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-01-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,035
Posted By MAP32
Northants

Hello,

Have you discovered any more about the badge?

Kind regards,

Marcus
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-11-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By MAP32
Here is an Officer's example sold by DNW on the...

Here is an Officer's example sold by DNW on the 20th of August 2020.


https://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive/lot-archive/lot.php?lot_uid=370656


Map
Forum: Headdress 17-09-20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By MAP32
King's Own Scottish Borderers

You have the officer's Forage Cap badge which is quite rare.

The description from the Dress Regulations for 1891.

"In gilt metal, a Thistle wreath; within the wreath a circle pierced with the...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-08-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,714
Posted By MAP32
Officer's shoulder strap

This is a complete example of one for the 76th.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-08-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,714
Posted By MAP32
Officer's Shoulder strap

The item is part of an officer's shoulder strap from the 1870s. It should have a white piping around the edges.

map
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-06-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By MAP32
Hello Simon, I have managed to find the...

Hello Simon,

I have managed to find the following information which may well be of interest.

He was a Sergeant Master Tailor in the regiment, attested (Royal Dublin Fusiliers) 1888, discharged...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-03-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,084
Posted By MAP32
Yes, the letters are VDCONTPI. I attach an...

Yes, the letters are VDCONTPI. I attach an example with EGYPT for comparison.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-03-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,084
Posted By MAP32
This is the best that I can do at the moment.

This is the best that I can do at the moment.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-03-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,084
Posted By MAP32
According to Daniel Brinson in his work on the...

According to Daniel Brinson in his work on the Insignia of Gloucestershire, the peculiar characters are a manufacturers idea of Greek. See pages 52 and 53.
I have an embroidered FSC badge with...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-02-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By MAP32
61st

Hello,
I think that your badge is a modern copy. I attach a link to the Regimentl museum which shows an original example.
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-02-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By MAP32
58th

I think that it is a pagri badge as per my example.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-07-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,101
Posted By MAP32
Thank you for sharing such a very interesting...

Thank you for sharing such a very interesting painting. It looks to be about 1850 which I have to say is much earlier than I think my badge is. It does fit in with the description in the 1846 Dress...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-07-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,101
Posted By MAP32
Thank you Paul. From what you say, I would...

Thank you Paul.

From what you say, I would likely attribute it to the "funny" period when the badges changed just before the Cardwell reforms came into effect. I have seen one or two Forage Cap...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-07-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,101
Posted By MAP32
Unknown Norfolk Badge

Apologies, I got the measurements the wrong way round.
It is 60mm High and 55mm Wide.

Marcus
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-07-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,101
Posted By MAP32
Unknown Norfolk Badge

Thanks to all for comments and suggestions.
I have had it for about 30 years and thought that it was time to find out what it is.
Paul, when you say a pre 1883 headdress badge do you mean a Forage...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-07-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,101
Posted By MAP32
Unknown Norfolk Badge

Good morning all,

I hope that Norfolk Man can help with identifying the attached badge.
It is about 55mm high and 60mm wide.
Many thanks,
MAP32
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