42nd - Page 8 - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

rmarsden · #**106** 24-01-17, 08:17 PM

Bryan, from the 1873 record of the Sergeants.

386 Andrew Graham.
Enlisted 27 April 1858; Corporal 13 October 1863; L/Sgt 29 October 1863; Sgt 20th September 1864; Officiating Sgt Instructor of Musketry 3 Mov 1864; Colour Sgt 13 September 1865; Sgt Instructor of Musketry 1866; re-engaged at Sterling 16 March 1868.
He would have worn a pewter badge in the earlier years of his service, not sure at what date they changed to the brass version.
Sgts may have worn silver plated or silver badges.
Ron.

Advsmt · #**107** 24-01-17, 08:24 PM

Any thanks Ron, Andrew went on to serve with the 2nd Royal Lanark Militia after he left the 42nd. I can see why they set up the territorial system because I have found more men from Forfarshire serving with the 72nd, 78th and 79th than I have with the 42nd. Equally found as many men serving with English regiments.

Thanks again Ron.

Bryan

rmarsden · #**108** 28-01-17, 05:42 PM

SNCOs WBC white metal 42 numerals and a QVC, unoffcially worn in India up untill the 1920s.

rmarsden · #**109** 30-01-17, 08:41 AM

Sphinx over 42 brass numerals Sgts kilmarnock badge.

Advsmt · #**110** 30-01-17, 02:52 PM

Very, very nice Ron, what dates are we talking about? Just need to find them myself!

Bryan

rmarsden · #**111** 31-01-17, 09:37 AM

Bryan, I would guess 1870s.
Compare to this smaller example which may have continued to be worn into the 1880s. Pieces are fixed to a tartan remnant by a large kilt pin, also an old ticket lot no1111.

rmarsden · #**112** 03-02-17, 08:50 AM

Gilt mufti button by Jennens & Co London.
RHR monogram with burnished highlights.
Ex Gaunt archives.

rmarsden · #**113** 17-02-17, 11:05 AM

Trench art engraved silver coin. The reformed 1st Bn using a pre 36 style badge from a father to his son?

rmarsden · #**114** 24-02-17, 11:36 AM

Silver gilt and enamel by Ninnes.
Engraved to the reverse, Best Shot 4th party recruits 2517 H Munro 'A' Coy 90 Points. Hallmarked BN Birmingham 1913.

grenadierguardsman · #**115** 24-02-17, 11:40 AM

You've got an outstanding collection, thanks for showing it.
Andy

rmarsden · #**116** 26-02-17, 11:37 AM

Five prize silver shooting spoons by the same maker as above Fredrick Benjamin Ninnes of Hythe Kent. These were all assayed in Birmingham between 1922-29. It seems the two spoons with the lower scroll in blue enamels were awarded to NCOs and their names are engraved on the reverse, RQMS P Hitchman & Cpl Patterson. The other three are unnamed. The 1st Bn were in India spending the years 22-29 in Quetta, still using a Victorian crown and the 42nd numerals.

rmarsden · #**117** 04-03-17, 03:24 PM

Officers silver and gilt glengarry badge.
Unmarked cast silver star with a fire gilt overlay, mounted to the centre oversize conjoined silver numerals. The reverse an open backed star with silver loops and a white metal cotter pin, pleasing rainbow patina to the star. Quality item weighing 44.2gms.

Jeff Mc William · #**118** 04-03-17, 03:59 PM

Ron
Another stunning piece and excellent photography. Many thanks for sharing. Regards Jeff

rmarsden · #**119** 13-03-17, 11:52 AM

Silver shield prize arm badge hallmarked London 1898 by Stephen Smith and William Nicolson. 60mm high weighing 18.4 gms with pin back to the reverse. Awarded by the Bengal Punjab Rifle Association won by Bandsman A.Bush 42nd Highlanders. Pte 4041 Arthur Bush went on to serve in the Boer War QSA medal with 4 bars O.F.S; Transvaal; SA01; SA02.

rmarsden · #**120** 06-04-17, 10:41 AM

Crimea medal disc only with brooch pin fitting to the rear.
Engraved to the rim 3583.ANDREW HURST.42.ROYAL.HIGHLANDERS
He is on the supplementary list medal roll as having joined from England 15th June 1855.