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Old 06-02-20, 09:51 PM
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I hope our metal badge collectors will know which unit wears or wore this please. Any info greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-02-20, 10:11 PM
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Several previous threads about this badge but cant find them.

To recap its a badge worn by both civilians, pipe bands and some military.

A universal thistle badge indicative of a Scottish connection.

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Old 07-02-20, 02:33 AM
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We used to wear a badge very similar to this on our doublet collars when I was in the Caledonian Pipe Band of Buffalo, NY back in the 70s.
As mentioned, a sort of universal Scottish insignia.

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Old 07-02-20, 06:21 AM
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What is the size of the badge? A similar one was worn by the Royal Scottish Reserve Regiment, which would be about 2" diameter. The collar badge size one on a doublet is probably smaller.
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Old 07-02-20, 07:10 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions and information. I'm afraid I don't have the badge. It is a friend of mine who asked if I knew what it is. I will ask him for a size and put it on when I have it, in case it narrow it down a bit.
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Old 07-02-20, 08:52 PM
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15th Middlesex (London Scottish) Rifle Volunteer Corps. Ref: Bloomer 303.

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Old 08-02-20, 09:43 AM
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15th Middlesex (London Scottish) Rifle Volunteer Corps. Ref: Bloomer 303.

Phil.
Is that also true after the renumbering into the 7th (in 1880)?
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