WWI titles - unusual - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

iaindh · #1 24-08-21, 06:23 AM

Hi all,

I recently picked up a couple of unusual WWI shoulder titles.
The first made by Grigg of Richmond Surrey. I've seen cap badges before made by Grigg, but not a title.
The second title made by J. Gaunt. I suspect a cast taken from a standard shoulder title, the "1 INF" cut out and the "3" added.
Presumably a private purchase but was it for the original 3 SAI?
Unfortunately missing one lug.

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regards,

Iain

Alex Rice · #2 24-08-21, 07:32 AM

Very nice, well done.

iaindh · #3 24-08-21, 09:24 AM

Thanks Alex

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Originally Posted by Alex Rice

Very nice, well done.

Brian Conyngham · #4 02-09-21, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iaindh

Hi all,

I recently picked up a couple of unusual WWI shoulder titles.
The first made by Grigg of Richmond Surrey. I've seen cap badges before made by Grigg, but not a title.
The second title made by J. Gaunt. I suspect a cast taken from a standard shoulder title, the "1 INF" cut out and the "3" added.
Presumably a private purchase but was it for the original 3 SAI?
Unfortunately missing one lug.

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regards,

Iain

Hi Iain

I have both, there are numerous variations, yes, the common consensus being private purchase items.

William had a very comprehensive selection possibly the best at one time.

Regards
Brian

iaindh · #5 06-09-21, 02:24 PM

Hi Brian,

I haven't seen either before but thanks. Do you think it's pp 3SAI then instead of wearing a numeral?

regards, Iain

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Originally Posted by Brian Conyngham

Hi Iain

I have both, there are numerous variations, yes, the common consensus being private purchase items.

William had a very comprehensive selection possibly the best at one time.

Regards
Brian

Brian Conyngham · #6 06-09-21, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by iaindh

Hi Brian,

I haven't seen either before but thanks. Do you think it's pp 3SAI then instead of wearing a numeral?

regards, Iain

Iain, quite possibly. They might even have been officers private purchase as they are rather scarce? This is just speculation but cannot see a normal private buying a fancy badge ahead of a few pints, when they were issued with the stock items.

Regards
Brian