04-08-19, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Wales
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Originally Posted by eddie
Hi,
1. It’s believed the 1st Monmouthshire wore the W/m dragon 1908-1915 as they followed the traditions of the Rifle brigade and using the brass version in WW1 . But the W/m metal badge could have also been worn by the other battalions on the walking out dress, I’ve a few photo’s pre WW1 but I’m unable to confirm. ( been to the IWM and NAM seen the Monmouthshire sealed pattern cards but not for the brass or W/M dragon).
2. The brass dragon badge was worn during WW2 by the 2nd and 3rd battalions and the 4th battalion wearing the insignia of the South Wales Borderers.
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Eddie
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