2nd (Earl of Chester's) Volunteer Btn, Cheshire Regt.

[High Wood]

Can anyone please post an photograph of the cap badge that is being worn in this photograph of Major Edward Lloyd Clarke of the 2nd (Earl of Chester's) Volunteer Battalion, Cheshire Regiment?

Thank you.

Simon

[REMEVMBEA1]

It looks suspiciously like the Prince of Wales' feather to me.

[Wmr-RHB]

Is this what you are affter?

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by REMEVMBEA1

It looks suspiciously like the Prince of Wales' feather to me.

Me too, but the London Gazette has him being commissioned into the 2nd (Earl of Chester's) Volunteer battalion, Cheshire Regiment.

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by Wmr-RHB

Is this what you are after?

Henk,

I am not sure exactly as the photograph is circa 1910. Is the one that you have posted an O.S.D. pattern badge as the one in the original photograph looks taller?

Simon.

[REMEVMBEA1]

According to K & K The 2nd VB (Earl of Chesters') wore a POW feathers with the Glengarry so it's possible that they continued wearing that badge when associated with the Cheshires.

[Mercian]

The Earl of Chester is the Prince of Wales hence the use of his badge. I think the photo is between 1887-1901 as they used the Cheshire Regiment badge after that date. All the Rifle Volunteer badges are along a similar vein of the Prince of Wales plumes or a Wheatsheath. That's the first photo I have seen with a clear view of the badge.

[Mercian]

Originally Posted by High Wood

Henk,

I am not sure exactly as the photograph is circa 1910. Is the one that you have posted an O.S.D. pattern badge as the one in the original photograph looks taller?

Simon.

It's a white metal collar badge.

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by High Wood

Henk,

I am not sure exactly as the photograph is circa 1910. Is the one that you have posted an O.S.D. pattern badge as the one in the original photograph looks taller?

Simon.

I am told (meaning: read on the Internet, or maybe even here in the forums) that it is a badge for the said unit. No idea about officers or not. And yes, it deviates from the "normal" form of a POW feathers. And yes, you photo seems top have a more normal form of POW feathers.

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by Mercian

It's a white metal collar badge.

Interesting observation. Thanks.

Does this man that it is for sure the the 2nd VB wore a "normal" POW feathres as cap badge?

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by Mercian

The Earl of Chester is the Prince of Wales hence the use of his badge. I think the photo is between 1887-1901 as they used the Cheshire Regiment badge after that date. All the Rifle Volunteer badges are along a similar vein of the Prince of Wales plumes or a Wheatsheath. That's the first photo I have seen with a clear view of the badge.

It is a shame that it is not a clearer photograph; it is behind glass and difficult to photograph clearly.

As to the date, the back of the photograph suggests circa 1910. I now know that he was appointed Lieutenant 20th November 1895, Captain 20th June 1900 and Honorary Major 25th February 1908.

[Mercian]

I think the badge will look like this

[Mercian]

I thought I would add this showing the PoW collar badge. The 2nd VB had Buff facings

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by Mercian

I think the badge will look like this

Thank you; that is exactly the confirmation that I needed.