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Old 16-09-21, 10:03 PM
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This has turned into a fascinating thread which i would like add my ten peneth worth. There are several publications making reference to the 1st and 2nd VB East Yorks cyclists. In addition to those quoted previously in this thread there is also Colin Churchills wonderful book `History of the british infantry collar badge`. The East Yorks VB`s evolved from the 1st Yorkshire, East Riding, RVC which was raised 1859-1860. In Colins book there is a line diagram of (fig 493) of the RVC collar worn prior to 1881. I was fortunate to have been able to acquire a badge very similar though wording on the badge i have has an additional `1st` added to the wording. A metal detector field find so not in perfect condition, missing its lugs as well as the crown over but i beleive this to be a collar badge. Do not know the metals used on this badge and don`t really want to clean it up though there is evident a braise hole behind the rose to the centre. Colin also notes that both the 1st and 2nd VB`s had cycle sections raised 1893 and wore the distinctive collar (fig 495). I have added the example i have which is labelled `FSC H cyc coy, 2VB`.Its worth noting that in R Wilson/ G A Collinsons book `East York Volunteer infantry 1859 - 1908, they refer to 1st VB have `A` company as their cycle section whilst the 2nd VB have `H` company as their cycle section. Colin`s book confirms a photo exists of the fig 495 badge being worn on thr blue FSC by H coy, 1st VB.
Another reference source is Militia, Yeomanry and Volunteer Forces of the East Riding 1689-1908 by R W S Norfolk. Gives the lineage of the 2 VB`s but also gives a description of the uniforms. Interesting to note that reference is made to the cyclists companies (presume both bn`s) wore a slouch hat from 1903 to 1908. I have a postcard taken of `volunteers on Scarborough racecourse` which i think must be one of the post 1903 cycle sections of the East Yorks VB`s.
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