a batch of Badges off of a belt

[irish]

From a seller here in the U.S. These from all indications had been removed at some point from a souvenir belt. Based on distorted sliders and verdigiris on the reverse of many.They have been knocked about somewhat. Have always enjoyed belt accumulations because of the story they tell, or try to tell

A nice cross section of WW1 badges, nothing out of the ordinary, but a solid representation. A few nice Guards pieces. My gut feel is the group may have been partially assembled in the Mid-East based on some of the units. The 3rd Sappers and Miners spent much time in the mid-east however they were also in France 1915. The machine gun piece is of course German.

The badge that I find interesting is The Lanc Fusilier as it has someone's name scratched into the slider. F. G. Cockerill. This is the first badge I have found with a name. Have seen others posted but not had one myself. If anyone has a quick way of checking this name it would be much appreciated. I have done a brief try but nothing at the moment.

Thanks
Jack

[High Wood]

I cannot find an F G Cockerill in the Lancashire Fusiliers but can find a Frederick. There is also a George Cockerill.

[irish]

Thank you for that help. Frederick seems most plausible. What does the second entry on his card below Lan Fus? Something Corps
Jack

[Luke H]

Originally Posted by irish

Thank you for that help. Frederick seems most plausible. What does the second entry on his card below Lan Fus? Something Corps
Jack

Looks to me like Labour Corps.

[Hawthorn]

It is indeed The Labour Corps, the Medal Rolls confirm issue of the British War Medal and Victory Medal and his previous Service as 52582 with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

Simon.

[irish]

Many thanks for that confirmation. What would cause someone to jump from the Lanc Fusiliers to the Labour Corps. Would this have been a transition prior to de-mob?
Jack

[grenadierguardsman]

Its great to be able to put a name to something like a cap badge.
Andy

[Hawthorn]

Originally Posted by irish

Many thanks for that confirmation. What would cause someone to jump from the Lanc Fusiliers to the Labour Corps. Would this have been a transition prior to de-mob?
Jack

Quite often it was a case of an individual being downgraded from the A1 standard but various circumstances could apply. This link gives a general overview.

http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/...-of-1917-1918/

Simon.

[MH331]

Jack,

looks like you have the ANZAC 'A' worn by AIF Gallipoli veterans on their Battalion Patches. Unless its the A from the ASC title??

Regards

Mark

[leigh kitchen]

Did the ANZAC "A" have lug(s) or blade fittings please?
Just something I've wondered.

[irish]

Thanks to everyone for their positive and helpful comments. Regarding the A for Anzac. This badge has one octagonal type lug. My feelings are it has been separated from an RA badge or something of the sort. If that is the case it was done many years ago as it is barely noticeable due to wear. My question would be,was this a field expedient measure while the 2 lugged version of the Anzac A was unavailable.
Best
Jack

[Bill A]

The GG/CANADA is for the 87th Bn, Canadian Grenadier Guards.

[Hoot]

I think the A was originally joined to the SC to make ASC. The tail of the S is the clue.

[badgecollector]

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

Did the ANZAC "A" have lug(s) or blade fittings please?
Just something I've wondered.

ANZAC As made in australia would have had the 2 lugs but if they were made in the UK (who knows if they were but probable) then it is possible they were made with hex lugs
bc

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by MH331

Jack,

looks like you have the ANZAC 'A' worn by AIF Gallipoli veterans on their Battalion Patches. Unless its the A from the ASC title??

Regards

Mark

I also think that it is the missing A from the ASC shoulder title. The SC part is in the same photograph.