Cap badge worn by the Artists Rifles on becoming SAS - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

3dg · #1 04-10-18, 03:03 PM

Hello
Has someone please, have an example of the Artists Rifles white metal cap badge worn by then on becoming SAS please,
Thank you

3dg

pommiegit · #2 04-10-18, 08:09 PM

21SAS adopted a white metal Mars and Minerva badge with ARTISTS scroll, due to low numbers of these being available a number of requests were made to ex members of the Artists to donate any spare badges to the regiment. As such both the 1908 and 1938 pattern badge was worn. There has even been talk to some early members of 21SAS wearing a white medal Artists Rifles badge, but I am yet to find photographic evidence of this.

3dg · #3 05-10-18, 06:20 AM

Thank you for your informative response.
I have a Wm Artists badge which came with a number of other nice badges from a friends Dad, swapped for a bottle of whiskey!
I'll post a pic later to see what you think.
Cheers

airtrooper · #4 05-10-18, 08:45 AM

A few more examples for you......

3dg · #5 05-10-18, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by airtrooper

A few more examples for you......

Thank you, it is a lovely badge.
Much appreciated.

3dg · #6 05-10-18, 10:36 AM

It was worn on the maroon beret wasn't it?
Did the Officeres also wear Wm ones?

3dg · #7 05-10-18, 11:08 AM

My white metal Artists. As I said it was from a friends Dad who worked in a junk shop, he used to pick out the odd badge that he liked and kept them. So I got them for a bottle of whiskey.
Question is, is the badge a goodun,?
Thanks for your time

Frank Kelley · #8 05-10-18, 06:39 PM

What sort of whiskey was it?

pommiegit · #9 05-10-18, 10:44 PM

Some officers were known to wear a frosted silver plated badge, this would have loops and be marked P.

White metal M&M collar badges were authorised for wear, but only with the green patrol uniform - which was not an issue uniform. There is evidence that this was worn, complete with SAS wings.

3dg · #10 06-10-18, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

What sort of whiskey was it?

Nothing too bad, just bells scotch if I remember.
Thanks for the Officers badge info, and the picture.
Is my badge a goodun?
Thanks again chaps

3dg · #11 07-10-18, 04:24 PM

Anyone?

3dg · #12 08-10-18, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 3dg

Anyone?

Didn't mean to be rude on last post, can anyone tell me if my Artists badge is a good one or not please, greatly appreciated

Jelly Terror · #13 08-10-18, 08:23 AM

3dg,

From the pics you've posted, I'd say your badge appears to be pukka, but if you are able to post better/clearer close ups, it'd be helpful.

Cheers,

JT

3dg · #14 08-10-18, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

3dg,

From the pics you've posted, I'd say your badge appears to be pukka, but if you are able to post better/clearer close ups, it'd be helpful.

Cheers,

JT

Thanks JT, hope these are better.

Jelly Terror · #15 08-10-18, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 3dg

Thanks JT, hope these are better.

Thanks 3dg,

I'm certainly no expert, but I cannot see anything that would set off alarm bells for me.

I know sometimes the heads of the snakes can appear a little cartoonesque, and therefore a cause for concern.

A bit of a cop out, but I am sure more knowledgeable members will be able to offer a more rounded appraisal.

JT

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