Hello Martin,
Well you answered my question - I didn't know that Gaunt used the Birmingham mark at that date and I am very grateful to have - as always - learnt something new ! Yes I'm well aware of WO 359/21 which has lots of interesting information about KLR Vol Bns - forgive me if I didn't note the Leics material !
The VBs and initially the TF Bns all had privately made insignia - up to 1915 when the WO provided funding. There is clearly a variety of brass and WM badges - I'm currently puzzling over a brass / GM 6VB KLR which I'm certain is very genuine and which I now realise - you reminded me - that it could be pre 1901.
I associate 'blades' with officer's badges, not often used on S&G but predominantly on bronze OSDs.
There is something in the RACD ledgers (WO 359) about VB battle honours in 1905 - I'll go through my notes later. Anyway, I'm glad you're keeping up the good work Ticker - regrettably I don't have as much time these days.
J
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