Recently Aquired First West Riding Artillery Volunteers.

[yorkie]

Good Evening Gents,
Could Any member please help with the identification of this recently aquired " First West Riding Artillery Volunteers " belt/pouch badge. The seller was of the opinion that in all probability the belt/pouch badge was from a Leeds based unit possibly because of the inclusion of the open winged Owl as shown in the photo`s.
I would appreciate any information from members that would help to identify the regiment/unit and the date of the badge.
Many thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Regards Andy.

Originally Posted by yorkie

Good Evening Gents,
Could Any member please help with the identification of this recently aquired " First West Riding Artillery Volunteers " belt/pouch badge. The seller was of the opinion that in all probability the belt/pouch badge was from a Leeds based unit possibly because of the inclusion of the open winged Owl as shown in the photo`s.
I would appreciate any information from members that would help to identify the regiment/unit and the date of the badge.
Many thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Regards Andy.

Hi Andy

The badge is the officers pouch belt plate c1860 for the 1st West Riding Artillery Volunteers Formed in Leeds on the 2nd August 1860

peter

[yorkie]

Hi Peter,
Thanks for your reply, Interesting that the item is an officers badge
Do you have any idea where I can get the info on the badge by that I mean books etc I have the "shoulder belt plates and button by parkin and no info on artillery items in that cheers Andy.

[Deejayuu]

Originally Posted by peter616

Hi Andy

The badge is the officers pouch belt plate c1860 for the 1st West Riding Artillery Volunteers Formed in Leeds on the 2nd August 1860

peter

Hi Peter, I have the OR HP to the 1st West York Artillery Volunteers, is this the same unit but with a later title change?

Cheers, Dave

[Artynut]

Hi Yorkie, The information you requested is found in "The Volunteer Artillery 1859-1908 by Litchfield & Westlake" pages 183 & 184, Regards, David J.

[Neil Pearce]

PM sent Andy. Regards. Neil

Originally Posted by Deejayuu

Hi Peter, I have the OR HP to the 1st West York Artillery Volunteers, is this the same unit but with a later title change?

Cheers, Dave

Hi Dave yes same unit rare plate to


peter