Thread: Royal Irish Fusiliers (K&K 693) Coronet Size
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Old 14-03-12, 10:54 AM
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Hello All

Looking through K&K Vol 1 (K&K 693) and Gaylor (Plate 19) the early 1900s Royal Irish Fusiliers badge is depicted with 2 different sized coronets. Can anyone please tell me what the correct size of coronet was, the small one (standard size) shown in K&K or the larger type shown in Gaylor's book.

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Paddy
Paddy, I believe that the smaller coronet was the standard pattern and used both on head dress and officers collars too. The larger coronet was part of the pipers big badge that was worn on their caubeen.
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