Well worn Devon Title WWII? opinion - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Phill Lockett · #1 24-12-17, 06:04 AM

Hi Friends

Well worn Devon CST, embroidered on felt,compared with other Devon titles in store and this seemed to be the odd lettered and straight title-got me thinking if this was a cut down Dorset& Devon CST of the 50's?

As it is xmas eve in NZ, I'm hoping this would be my XMAS present, an officers title worn by the 6th Air Landing Brigade-6th Abn Div Normandy involved in heavy fighting

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All opinions welcomed.

cheers and a Very Merry Xmas from a warm Summer here in NZ to all forum members.

Phill

Rob Miller · #2 24-12-17, 07:22 AM

Hi Phill

It should be easy to tell if its a cut down D&D as the "Devon" is smaller.

From the start of the D to the end of the N

D&D 38mm

Devon 61mm

Hope this helps
Rob

Phill Lockett · #3 24-12-17, 07:30 AM

Thanks Rob

Yes the measurement from D-N is 61mm!!

Could that mean its is WWII era or Post WWII?

much appreciated.

Phill

Rob Miller · #4 24-12-17, 07:51 AM

I believe they were worn long after WW2, and it could have been cut down for a number of reasons, but I have not seen a photo of a cut down version in use so it would only be speculation to start guessing.

Rob

Phill Lockett · #5 24-12-17, 08:30 AM

Thanks Rob

Well at least I know mine isn't cut down so legit Post war/1950's Devon Title.

cheers

Phill

Rob Miller · #6 24-12-17, 09:25 AM

Hi Phill

Its probably more likely to be wartime when there were a lot more Devons wearing titles than after the war.

It technically is cut down in that its smaller than it was, but its been so roughly/badly cut its difficult to believe it was done during service when a member of this proud Westcountry Regiment should have made more of an effort.

Maybe it was removed from a uniform and the remover didn't bother to unstitch it leaving the edges behind, or maybe it was so rotten around the edges they were trimmed back?

Its not a rare badge so in this condition without a "special" provenance here in Devon it would be worth practically nothing.

But its still interesting how it came to be in New Zealand in this condition.

Rob

Phill Lockett · #7 24-12-17, 09:47 AM

Thanks Rob.

Would you have examples of WWII embroidered Devon titles? I take it the paste back ones were legit war time era.

I believe this has been in a scrapbook , so its been removed a few times in its history.

Yes I agree this is practically worth nothing due to its condition , I will look for a better one maybe a printed version.

Much appreciated with your help Rob.

Phill