Bucks Territorials A/A

[matti467]

Just a query as I was about to purchase one of these but was the Bucks TA 1967ish cap badge actually ever worn?
Matti

[Mike H]

Do you mean the black anodised Bucks Btn badge Matti ?

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by matti467

Just a query as I was about to purchase one of these but was the Bucks TA 1967ish cap badge actually ever worn?
Matti

Hi Matti,

From the book:

Buckinghamshire Regiment Royal Artillery (Territorials)

This Regiment was formed in 1967 by parts of 299 and Ox & Bucks LI, disbanded in 1969 as part of the TAVR III disbandment program.

Officially only the dies and initial die samples of the badge were manufactured before the contract to supply was cancelled.

Although these badges are commonly found they are presumed to have been manufactured as unofficial commissions.

A few of these exist as samples (and I mean probably no more than 5 or 6) made by William Dowler & Sons Limited. If it does not have a slider or mark associated with this maker then it in my opinion it will be an unofficial commission which are usually marked J.R. GAUNT B'HAM.

I don't own one and am not looking for one either unless one came my way for a fiver or less.

Regards

Chris

[matti467]

Thank you gentlemen. I won't purchase. So what did they wear?
Matti

[hagwalther]

Hi Guys,

While I remember - the samples were probably not anodised nor colour dyed. I have a sample St. Edwards crown (QC) Highland Light Infantry cap badge which is neither anodised nor dyed being in easily scratchable raw aluminium. This badge was never authorised for issue either although plenty of thin examples exist with lugs more commonly associated with London Badge and Button Co Ltd pieces.

I also have records of the badge Matti describes as being sold for 145GBP some years ago. I don't know who commissioned these (yet) but members here who collect A/A badges of TAVRIII units need to be extremely careful of what they purchase.

Regards

Chris

[Alan O]

The silver Bucks Territorials is a relatively cheap badge (£7-12). It is the Buckinghamshire Battalion of the Ox and Bucks LI in blackened a/a (not the common BB brass) that is the pricey one.