8th Recce Collars and Cap badges

[Rob Dekker]

Originally Posted by Phillip Herring

Here are front and back of my 8th Recce capbadge - impeccable provenance.
The overlay appears to be held on in a "rivetted" fashion, rather than bent over pins.
My godfather left the 8th Recce after a short time and was posted to the RCDs for the rest of the war.
Is it possible that this is a fairly early issue capbadge?
Phil

Phil, did you ever find more information about your Recce badge? My recent acquisition is identical to yours if memory serves me right. I'll take a couple of pics and post them.

[Bill A]

In reviewing the 14 Canadian Hussars Dress Instructions file from archives, it was clearly stated that the VIII Recce badges were worn in Canada until circa 1949. This included the cap badges, the shoulder titles and the bull's eye patches.

[Rob Dekker]

[barriefield-brian]

Here is another variation. Appears to be stamped in white metal and the overlay soldered on. Came on a British beret marked 1944 and I have the troopers name. Looks good to me. Cheers Brian