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Victorian Best Swordsman in Squadron?
My copy of The British Army. Its History, Customs, Traditions and Uniforms, by E.C. Talbot, lists the badge as: Best Swordsman in each Squadron. Can anyone please tell me if it was worn by both Cavalry and Yeomanry?
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Hello,
Yes worn by Yeomanry but with silver bullion not gold. Your badge was also used a lot in the cavalry as a SSMIF & G (Squadron Sgt Major Instructor in Fencing & Gymnastics) If its ever for sale please send me a PM. regards
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Many thanks. I actually think that it is silver bullion rather than gold. It came with half a pair of Sergeant's chevrons.
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It certainly looks gold from the photos. The blades on regular and volunteer would always be silver.
the crown looks gold and the chevrons also look gold. regards
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But the back of the badge, where the paper backing has come away, is a lot less tainted and looks to be silver.
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Thats because, as I said, those are silver blades on the swords.
regards
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Cracking badge.
Andy
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Apologies, I clearly need to get some reading glasses.
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