Unknown cap badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

P.Jones · #1 30-10-22, 10:33 PM

Does anyone have any ideas as to what this cap badge could be? I take it not military? He was later in the Boer war and first world war. Thank in advance.

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Tinto · #2 31-10-22, 01:44 AM

Hi, I believe it is connected with an Artillery unit.
I attach a picture showing Midlothian Artillery Volunteers wearing same badge.
Cheers, John

kingsley · #3 31-10-22, 03:34 AM

I have a picture somewhere in my files of a pre-1900 NSW artlleryman wearing a brass chevron his cap, very similar to the one worn by the Royal Marines.

Milmed · #4 31-10-22, 03:58 AM

I understand it is an indication of his rank

mike_vee · #5 31-10-22, 07:57 AM

Found this about Royal Artillery :

Quote:

THE FORAGE CAP

The addition of small chevrons in front for Corporals and Bombardiers dated back to 1864.

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manchesters · #6 31-10-22, 12:26 PM

Hello,

The absence of grenade collar badges and the Chatham location may indicate the Royal Engineers.

Just a thought.

regards