Unknown Badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Frank1ethe · #1 07-04-22, 12:19 PM

I Have attached a photo of an unidentified badge/insignia.
Any help with identification greatly received.

Bill A · #2 08-04-22, 11:56 AM

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manchesters · #3 08-04-22, 01:42 PM

Hello,

The top of the badge is part of a Bugle Horn, over ERV, over 9.
The badge is that of the 9th Rifle Volunteer Corps of one of 3 units beginning with E, namely Edinburgh, Elgin and Essex which was probably worn on a shako or a pouch belt.

I am unable to say which of the 3 units.

regards

Fatherofthree · #4 08-04-22, 09:15 PM

Greetings.

I don't believe it is Essex related, although of course, I may be wrong.

9th Essex RVs were Silvertown Rifle Volunteers and as far as I'm aware, did not use this style of badge, or at least I have not seen or know of one.

The following is an unknown Essex RV badge, with a similar but different style of entwined letters.

ERV NK.JPG

Regards.

Brian

Wmr-RHB · #5 09-04-22, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manchesters

Hello,

The top of the badge is part of a Bugle Horn, over ERV, over 9.
The badge is that of the 9th Rifle Volunteer Corps of one of 3 units beginning with E, namely Edinburgh, Elgin and Essex which was probably worn on a shako or a pouch belt.

I am unable to say which of the 3 units.

regards

The highest number reached in Edinburgh was the 3rd.

9th Elginshire RVC existed from 1871 - 1880 only, becoming 'K' Company, 1st Elginshire RVC.

9th Esex RVC was raised in 1860, part of 2nd Admin. Bn. of Essex RVs until 1866 when it became independent; renumbered 4th Essex RVC in 1881; redesignated 4th VB, The Essex Regiment in 1883.

mike_vee · #6 09-04-22, 10:12 AM

Nearest image I could find was the Eton Volunteer Rifle Corps , could the badge be some earlier variation ?

It aslo looks to me that the 9 has been added at some point.

A complete guess , so please don't shoot the messenger !

PS. I now can't get The Jam song "Eton Rifles" out of my head !

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Frank1ethe · #7 09-04-22, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manchesters

Hello,

The top of the badge is part of a Bugle Horn, over ERV, over 9.
The badge is that of the 9th Rifle Volunteer Corps of one of 3 units beginning with E, namely Edinburgh, Elgin and Essex which was probably worn on a shako or a pouch belt.

I am unable to say which of the 3 units.

regards

Thank you Simon, found in Nethybridge not too far from Elgin.