Just to add to the above post.
The badge is that of the British American Squadron of the King's Colonials, Imperial Yeomanry. The badge was worn with the regimental badge which is quite different.
Originally four squadrons of "colonials" living in the UK - British Asian, British African, British American and Australasian. The Australasian squadron was re-named Australian when a New Zealand squadron was raised in 1903. According to K&K the NZ squadron was disbanded a year later.
Supposedly raised as the 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry (King's Colonials) in late 1901. It did not see service in the South African War.
Was re-titled in 1905 as The King's Colonials, Imperial Yeomanry and in 1908 was re-titled King Edward's Horse (The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment) with a new badge when it became part of the TA.
As mentioned above many reproductions of it and the other squadron badges.
Cheers
Chris
Last edited by Chrisr; 02-06-09 at 08:51 AM.
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