Victoria Rifles of Canada - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

chaudiere1944 · #1 28-10-13, 12:15 AM

Hi All,

This Title was in a recent lot I picked up.

I looked at previous threads to see if I could find it but no luck. As I am not familiar with the backing of this Title and hence its date/authenticity of manufacture I am reaching out to see if anyone can help out.

Best,
Mike

Bill A · #2 28-10-13, 03:35 PM

Some CCW (collectors' conventional wisdum) has it that these are a reproduction. I am not sure that they are, but they are post war production. (No serifs on the embroidery.)

chaudiere1944 · #3 28-10-13, 05:53 PM

Thanks Bill for the insight!

Do those who think it is a reproduction base that on the Backing of the Shoulder Title? Is there a term (i,e.: starch back) that describes this backing?

Mike

Bill A · #4 28-10-13, 07:15 PM

Hi Mike, Yes these were apparently made up in the US by a maker. There were several titles that were made in the same manner. I believe the PWOR are another example that has the same backing, plus more. The backing is described as loose mesh.

chaudiere1944 · #5 28-10-13, 07:37 PM

Thanks Bill!

I also have a Royal Artillery Title with this backing...it is odd that a British Title would have this backing if it was made in the USA. I have attached the picture for comparison.

Best,
Mike

Bill A · #6 29-10-13, 03:23 PM

The makers name associated with the wide cotton mesh pattern of titles is Patch King. They reportedly made a wide range of Canadian and British titles for private purchase.

chaudiere1944 · #7 29-10-13, 09:48 PM

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the great extra info...makes sense to me now!

Mike