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Old 01-02-09, 08:40 PM
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Other way around in fact.
Don't forget that the Monmouthshire were not separated from the SWB until 1908.
The Glam Yeo dating officially as an Imperial unit from 1901.
Whilst the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mons all wore their own silver, and in the case of the 2nd & 3rd Battns their own bronzed versions, I have not seen any hard evidence for the 1st Battn Mons wearing this pattern bronze badge.
A good enthusiatic Mons friend of mine is adamant that the 1st Battn did wear this pattern, however I have yet to see the proof.
The question of course is what did they wear on the SD cap? I think it was a green cord boss with the dragon on, but have yet to confirm this.
Examples of both the GY and Mon badges can be veiwed in my albums.
Hwyl fawr,
XLI
Hi Kevin
I was also was intrigued by this one and thanks for the explanation. Your knowledge and collection of Welsh Regiments and badges really is impressive. Keep up the good work! I doubt very much if anybody has the Welsh Regimental collection of badges and knowledge as good as you have! I shall certaintly look out for the buttons you require when I soon visit my home county up north.
Diolch i chwi ynwaith eto am ddangos y gorau o Gymru.
Hwyl
Wyndham
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