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Cheers very much Phil.
Cheers, Luke |
#32
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I have yet to see a good clear portrait of one of these cap badges actually being worn.
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Probably rarer than the badge itself.
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It is a little known fact that during the economic slump after the Great War that London theatre going decreased dramatically and that theatres had to turn to unorthodox means of generating income. The Old Vic turned to producing regimental insignia for the many officers who attended their productions, capitalising on their regimental connections.
Production was carried out in a small metal workshop on the Blackfriars Road just around the corner, well several corners actually, from the Old Vic situated on The Cut, just a stones throw from Waterloo Station. All their badges were maker's marked, Old Vic. London. If you find any marked Old Vic. L'dn or Old Vic London, (note the absence of the full stop), they are fakes and should be avoided. Sadly, during the London Blitz on 12th November 1941, the Old Vic's workshop was hit by a stick of incendiary bombs, (see After the Battle's The Blitz, Then and Now), and therefore no records of production numbers, order books or any of their extensive pattern books survive. The 12th November 1941 was also the date that John Gielgud first gave one of his memorable performances in the Blackout but that is an entirely different story. Merry Christmas, Simon. |
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So unlike the badge in the original post then?
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Quite frankly, if these badges were actually ever worn they certainly should not be.
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