New Badge Book - British Colonial Badges

[1314]

I have just received my copy of the above,sub - titled ' Military Insignia of the Land Forces of the Colonies,Protectorates and Dependencies ', by Renfrew & Cranston,ISBN 978-0-9563175-1-3,Published by Terrier Press,see terrier.press@btinternet.com
Well recommended.

[slick_mick]

What does it cover? Does it include in Australian or NZ badges?

Mick

[1314]

As the title suggests, it covers ' Colonies,Protectorates and Dependencies ',
Australia and New Zealand long since failed to qualify.

[slick_mick]

Considering Australian and NZ were colonies once, its a valid question since you didn't mention what time period the book covers.

Mick

[slick_mick]

Considering Australian and NZ were colonies once, its a valid question since you failed to mention what time period the book covers.

Mick

[lancashirefusilier]

Originally Posted by 1314

I have just received my copy of the above,sub - titled ' Military Insignia of the Land Forces of the Colonies,Protectorates and Dependencies ', by Renfrew & Cranston,ISBN 978-0-9563175-1-3,Published by Terrier Press,see terrier.press@btinternet.com
Well recommended.

Hello 1314

Is there any clarity in it regarding African badges...does it improve upon Cox?

Cheers

Dave

[Traist]

I believe that, like Australia and New Zealand, South Africa was left out. It is a shame, because pre 1910 South Africa was not a country and consisted out of 4 different colonies. Anyway whatever is put down in a book is good and at least some more areas are covered. Regards Andrew

[1314]

Chapters thus

Acknowledgements
Intro
Geographical scope with brief comments on Units covered
Illustrations(colour/actual size), thus -
West Indies,Americas and South Atlantic
Africa (less RSA & previous but incl High Commission Territories)
Asia incl China Coast
Indian Ocean
South Pacific
Middle East
Mediterranean
Index of Units

Identifies insignia thus -
686 Swaziland Police Cap Badge - 1932 -56 Brass
1061 Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers Shoulder title,1914 white metal
Regret unable to compare with Cox

[Postwarden]

I've just tried to buy a copy from Waterstones. Don't bother the shops do not stock it and they can't find it on their online database despite the fact it is listed there. Perhaps I'm too early?

Postwarden

[1314]

I suggest you contact Terrier Press at


15 Hollow Way Lane
Amersham
Bucks HP6 6DJ
England

or terrier.press@btinternet.com

[lancashirefusilier]

Originally Posted by 1314

Chapters thus

Acknowledgements
Intro
Geographical scope with brief comments on Units covered
Illustrations(colour/actual size), thus -
West Indies,Americas and South Atlantic
Africa (less RSA & previous but incl High Commission Territories)
Asia incl China Coast
Indian Ocean
South Pacific
Middle East
Mediterranean
Index of Units

Identifies insignia thus -
686 Swaziland Police Cap Badge - 1932 -56 Brass
1061 Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers Shoulder title,1914 white metal
Regret unable to compare with Cox

Appreciate the info'

Cheers

Dave

[Fatherofthree]

Good evening.

For information, Barry Renfrew was at Farnham, last Sunday, walking around selling the book, can't remember the price, but certainly at a discount for those purcased on the day with cash.

From overheard conversations, dealers and customers alike all seemed impressed with the content.

Not my field though, so I can't comment.
Regards
Brian

[Eddie Parks]

Any further thoughts on this? Mine arrived today - bought via Amazon from publishers.

It's a lovely book crammed full of great pictures of all sorts of obscure badges from all over the world.

BUT - the Arab section is also crammed full of errors - which always leads me on to wonder if the rest of the book is also ... if it is then a great opportunity has been missed.

Eddie

[Peter Brydon]

There is a flyer for the book with the MHS Bulletin which arrived this morning.

P.B.

[saumua]

How big is the South Pacific Section Eddie?

Shaun

Originally Posted by Eddie Parks

Any further thoughts on this? Mine arrived today - bought via Amazon from publishers.

It's a lovely book crammed full of great pictures of all sorts of obscure badges from all over the world.

BUT - the Arab section is also crammed full of errors - which always leads me on to wonder if the rest of the book is also ... if it is then a great opportunity has been missed.

Eddie