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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
09-09-23, 10:50 AM
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KDG collar
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Robthereiver
Dean I have seen these in several...
Dean
I have seen these in several collections, but have never really got a definitive answer on their true purpose. So the best I can do is give you the most popular view I have been given, it's...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
19-08-23, 01:54 PM
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Unknown NCO arm badge?
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Robthereiver
Griff/Alex Not the same badge I'm afraid,...
Griff/Alex
Not the same badge I'm afraid, but I think you'll find this is 10H Cpls c.1920 c/w original backing cloth.
Regards
Rob
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
12-08-23, 04:35 PM
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Date this cavalryman
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Robthereiver
Alan I quite agree this is an image of a 20H...
Alan
I quite agree this is an image of a 20H post 1922, however I think you'll find that it was only the 14H Sqn's B&C in c.1926 that commenced wearing the unofficial small FR Eagle Cap Badge.
...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
06-08-23, 06:17 AM
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19th Hussars elephant
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Robthereiver
Luke I'm afraid I cannot help you any...
Luke
I'm afraid I cannot help you any further in this matter.
All I can suggest is you get in touch with the National Archives (PRO) at Kew in London on line or otherwise and obtain a copy of...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
04-08-23, 09:43 PM
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19th Hussars elephant
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Robthereiver
Alan The thing is I think you will find that...
Alan
The thing is I think you will find that the army saw things in a different way to you and me. In basic terms the 1898 Pat was an Indian Elephant standing on a single Scroll and the 1903...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
04-08-23, 08:31 PM
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19th Hussars elephant
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Robthereiver
Alan As I have said, I have know idea why...
Alan
As I have said, I have know idea why the the Double scrolled Elephant is so scarce but in my experience the answer is often out there and it possibly will reveal its self given time, luck and...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
03-08-23, 07:53 AM
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19th Hussars elephant
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Robthereiver
Luke I can confirm that the information I...
Luke
I can confirm that the information I have given is correct the Double scroll Elephant is recorded in the PRO WO359/14 p.304 in fact there is an image of it along side the SP No.
All that...
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02-08-23, 02:58 PM
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19th Hussars elephant
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Robthereiver
Hello Just come across this tread and its...
Hello
Just come across this tread and its an interesting theory, and worthy of posting, but I do not think it holds much water. I agree with Luke its a red herring.
With regards to the 19H cap...
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03-05-23, 10:43 AM
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History of the regimental Armoured car badge
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Robthereiver
Thanks Mac. Rob
Thanks Mac.
Rob
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
30-04-23, 05:21 PM
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History of the regimental Armoured car badge
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Robthereiver
The author
Hello
Well, this is a bit of a surprise, something I was not expecting to happen, the author of this Article is one 'RP' and that is me.
Its one of three Articles I wrote specifically for the...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
28-04-23, 11:21 AM
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21st Lancers
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Robthereiver
Good Morning. Sorry to say I can make no...
Good Morning.
Sorry to say I can make no sense of your reply.
I was only interested in what your reference was for your statement that KC/Tudor Crown versions of the 21L NCO Arm Badge, were...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
26-04-23, 03:59 PM
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21st Lancers
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Robthereiver
Hi Toby This is an old chestnut, these badges...
Hi Toby
This is an old chestnut, these badges turn up from time to time, what is more alarming sometimes in batches!
My first encounter was back in 2003 one was listed in 'Harvey's list'. Its...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
03-04-23, 02:43 PM
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My RAC/Yeo bullion beret/hat badges
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Robthereiver
Nice group of badges there Mick. However, I...
Nice group of badges there Mick.
However, I think you'll find the KRH badge 4th Row down, 3rd in from right as viewed, is the NCO's Mess Dress Arm Badge. Ref. British Army Badges - Hodges (Page 41...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
08-03-23, 05:09 PM
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18th Hussars
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Robthereiver
Hi sorry for delay in response. Thanks for...
Hi sorry for delay in response.
Thanks for dims, I believe your badge is 18th Hussars worn pre WWI can be found in wear in 1911-15 photos. Very similar to/if not the same as shown Ref. L&D 32.1 -...
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05-03-23, 10:56 AM
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18th Hussars
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Robthereiver
Hi Could you give me the dimensions please, as...
Hi
Could you give me the dimensions please, as judging by the design of the cypher, and if the smaller variety, its more likely to be an early pattern 18th Hussars. Which are a lot more scarce than...
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14-11-22, 01:46 PM
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Royal Lancers nickel and enamel motto
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Robthereiver
Royal Lancer - Collars 1st pat.
Hi Mac
Quite right, but there were also Soldiers & Officers(Gilt Crowns) 1st Pat. Collars.
please see attached images.
I think I have images of both these in wear somewhere in a journal. So...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
29-01-21, 06:44 PM
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1st KDG
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Robthereiver
KDG Collar Badges
Hello
The 1st pattern 1898 other ranks collar was a large Hapsburg eagle in gilding metal apprx. 42mm high x 37mm wide, with the diamond shaped tail, very similar to the NCO arm badge and was I...
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18-11-20, 04:10 PM
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17/21st collars, silver plate or silver?
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Robthereiver
Flat Collar Motto
Hello Griff
Sorry completely disagree with your appraisal, its not a flat collar motto its just a standard issue anodised version of the period IMO.
I know guys who served with the Regiment...
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General Topics.
08-11-20, 12:04 PM
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Question Regarding the Term "Mottos"
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Robthereiver
Hello Here we go again.....so it seems:eek: ...
Hello
Here we go again.....so it seems:eek:
The cap badge of the 17L, 17/21L QRL & RL is a 'Deaths head' over an 'Or Glory' scroll and together they constitute the regimental motto 'Death or...
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21-10-20, 04:44 PM
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RTR References
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Robthereiver
I have a feeling 'Tanks again' was the last in...
I have a feeling 'Tanks again' was the last in the series.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
21-10-20, 04:21 PM
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RTR References
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Robthereiver
Hi The best reference IMO is 'Tanks Again'...
Hi
The best reference IMO is 'Tanks Again' by Peter Payne & Jim MacDonald.
This was available on CD and also I believe there was a limited number published in Soft Back?
The last CD I...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
18-10-20, 01:15 PM
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Cavalry Rank Chevrons
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Robthereiver
Cavalry Rank Chevrons
Hello
Could someone tell me please if the Rank Chevrons as worn by Line Cavalry on introduction of Service Dress 1902 changed significantly in any way between then and say WWII eg. in size or...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
15-10-20, 11:18 AM
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Royal Lancers - armoured car badge
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412
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Robthereiver
Mick very nice picture, but the correct...
Mick very nice picture, but the correct description for the RL Armoured Car Badge is that of 'Crew Commander', the training for which is obviously a little bit more than it was back in the 9th/12th...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
07-09-20, 04:43 PM
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15/19 Hussars Shoulder Titles
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453
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Robthereiver
Hello Michael Your Titles appear to be OR's,...
Hello Michael
Your Titles appear to be OR's, their size is 14.7mm high 42.8mm wide, they were I believe introduced to be worn on Battle Dress, and according to 'The Dress distinctions of the...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
18-08-20, 10:24 PM
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Unknown collar dogs
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669
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Robthereiver
Hello I don't think these can be described...
Hello
I don't think these can be described as samples.
These QC versions appear to have been definately worn by the Royal Lancers as can be seen in the regimental journal, 'The Chapka' 2015 and...
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