King's Colonials badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

mooke07 · #1 26-10-11, 09:56 AM

Hi all,

A recent addition - a small gilding metal King's Colonials badge on a pin. The pin has a screw thread along its length to retain its position and is 3cm in length. The badge itself is 28x24mm in size. I presume that this is this a sweatheart badge but had considered a bush-hat badge for the upturned brim perhaps but too small and usually lugged?

Advice appreciated, cheers Dean.

wright241 · #2 26-10-11, 10:32 AM

I would go for a sweetheart badge. I have the cap badge but not with me for
exact measurements. However, I am sure your SHB is smaller. And yes, it should have lugs - from memory, the one I have has three...
That's a nice badge by the way, I haven't seen that particular one before. David

mooke07 · #3 26-10-11, 10:37 AM

Thanks David - appreciate the input - an attractive and well made badge and at least authentic even as sweatheart, cheers Dean.

ANGLE IRON · #4 26-10-11, 05:02 PM

These were a pin for a cravat or tie before the modern safety pin arrangement, I have seen a wonderfull gold one to the 17th Lancers and an early one with a Local Militia gilt button for the decoration, Nice item, regards Kevin

Lancer 17 · #5 27-10-11, 06:44 AM

G'day Dean & Angle Iron

I've sent both of you a pm

Phil.

mooke07 · #6 27-10-11, 11:35 AM

Many thanks Phil - happy with it being a sweat heart badge after checking some other period ones, cheers Dean.