Who’s Eagles are these

[yorkstone]

Bump

[Home Guard]

I can't ID them, but what popped out to me, is that if they were collar dogs, wouldn't you expect one to be facing the other way? Or, maybe they are just two of the same side of the collar.

Terry

[magu]

Look an awful lot like the eagle of 1st (Royal Dragoons) 1915-19 illustrated on page 13 No24 in ''Cavalry and Yeomanry Badges of the British Army 1914''

[yorkstone]

Magu
Thanks I do not have this book is the base like mine (without the plinth with number below?) Which is what I would expect to see on RD badge.

I have not found this patten yet And we have had over 500 views the origin of these Eagles continue to elude me.

Many thanks

Stephen

[mike_vee]

Could they have a South African Republic Police (ZARP) connection ?

[magu]

Napoleanic imperial guard or perhaps connected with St Helena,St Helena medals bear this device on the ribbon

[yorkstone]

Mike , Magu,

Both very close contenders I can not find ZARP badge to match which neads more research

St Helena medal eagle has lightening arrows at its base and no wreath to chest though other french eagles come very close.

Clearly modelled on a french eagle.

I feel getting closer french insignia eagle looks both ways but loops to rear of my badges imply british construction

Thank you
Stephen

[CAM]

Originally Posted by yorkstone

Mike , Magu,

Both very close contenders I can not find ZARP badge to match which neads more research

St Helena medal eagle has lightening arrows at its base and no wreath to chest though other french eagles come very close.

Clearly modelled on a french eagle.

I feel getting closer french insignia eagle looks both ways but loops to rear of my badges imply british construction

Thank you
Stephen

Remember British military insignia with eagles were based on captured French standards etc.