41st Byron Scottish Regiment - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

barneywomble · #1 07-09-23, 01:28 AM

A young Corporal in the 41st Byron Scottish Regiment wearing the correct Tam o' Shanter and tartan backed hat/cap badge of the 41st Byron Scottish Regiment, Circa 1950. Also note the 2nd Infantry Divison shoulder patch.

slick_mick · #2 07-09-23, 08:55 AM

Did you find this on one of my Facebook pages?

Mick

barneywomble · #3 07-09-23, 11:55 AM

Hi mate, it was on a CD-ROM of stuff that I got with some military books. There was some folders of pics, mainly Australian. I started going through them this morning. Do you know who it is ? The Early Tank Corps photo was on there as well... There is maybe 200 photos on the disc but most are really lo-res. Cheers Marc

slick_mick · #4 07-09-23, 07:00 PM

I'll see if I can find his details and will PM you if i do.

From memory he also served as an officer in the 13th Battalion (Macquarie Regiment) and wore a chrome (rather than brass) 13th battalion hat badge.

Mick

barneywomble · #5 08-09-23, 12:53 PM

Thanks Michael, its always good to have a name... do you know anyone who is knowledgeable with trade/proficency rank badges ?

fairlie63 · #6 08-09-23, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by barneywomble

Thanks Michael, its always good to have a name... do you know anyone who is knowledgeable with trade/proficency rank badges ?

What information do you need in regard to Australian trade/proficiency badges bw

Keith

kingsley · #7 09-09-23, 12:17 AM

Several decades ago I met a retired sergeant of the 41st Byron Scottish who gave me his orginal issue badge, a standard Argyll and Sutherland. Apparently they used them in 1948 (when the regiment was re-started) before the later badge was struck. I still have it.

barneywomble · #8 09-09-23, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fairlie63

What information do you need in regard to Australian trade/proficiency badges bw

Keith

Hello Keith,

I am starting to put together a collection of the Australian 'metal' Trade/Proficiency Badge 1930-42 (but any early information would be good). I cannot seem to find anything definitive regarding the badges themselves. I have a few books showing the British versions. I have often seen badges described wrongly which causes confusion. I have a copy of Jeff's book on cloth insignia which is helpful but only goes so far. I have 100s of questions... If your happy to answer a few

Cheers
Marc