Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

slick_mick · #1 07-05-16, 04:11 AM

Hi Guys,

I picked up this Royal Scots Dragoon Guards badge set a while ago.

Just wondering if anyone happens to know what that flaming grenade badge is?

I assume being on the same display its related to the RSDG?

Mick

3748 Hussar · #2 07-05-16, 05:40 AM

Mick,

I believe These grenades worn by members of the band RSDG

Cheers

Tony

Advsmt · #3 07-05-16, 05:42 AM

I believe it is a bandsman badge. That is the only description that Bloomer gives, no dates.
Bryan

slick_mick · #4 07-05-16, 05:53 AM

Thanks guys.

Any idea what period it was worn?

Mick

3748 Hussar · #5 07-05-16, 06:27 AM

Mick,

This grenade was also worn by the scots greys , time line ..... Up to 1994 when the band disbanded.

Tony C

slick_mick · #6 07-05-16, 06:31 AM

Awesome - thanks.

I assume its quite a rare badge? I did a Google and found that Peter Taylor is selling one for GBP55.

Mick

Alan O · #7 07-05-16, 06:52 AM

Expect to get half that if you sold it at auction is a good rule of thumb.

49lassiepen · #8 07-05-16, 07:46 AM

2 examples of the band badge on my boards in albums The top badge has been reproduced a lot the originals do vary in colour ,the examples on the board are different from 1 on its pouch belt which came with a complete no 2 uniform
David

badjez · #9 07-05-16, 07:59 AM

22.04.70. At the 198th Meeting of the Army Dress Committee it was decided to approve Dress & Embellishments for RSDG.

These included an additional cap badge for soldiers of the band, to be provided under regimental arrangement and at regimental expense- a brass grenade above the regimental cap badge on the forage cap.

Hope this helps,

Stephen.

Mike H · #10 07-05-16, 11:28 AM

There is an example of the No1 cap with the grenade badge in the museum.
Mick there is another anodised shoulder title that goes with the RSDG , scotsdg all in a line in gold anodised.

slick_mick · #11 07-05-16, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike H

There is an example of the No1 cap with the grenade badge in the museum.
Mick there is another anodised shoulder title that goes with the RSDG , scotsdg all in a line in gold anodised.

Thanks Mike - got that one already.

Mick

Mike H · #12 08-05-16, 06:26 AM

Good Mick, I mentioned as it wasn't shown with the other items. To be honest, not my favourite shoulder title much prefer the old one.

slick_mick · #13 08-05-16, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike H

Good Mick, I mentioned as it wasn't shown with the other items. To be honest, not my favourite shoulder title much prefer the old one.

I have a few other nice RSDG items not shown in this pic such as a Piper's plaid brooch. Now that is a beautiful badge!

Mick

49lassiepen · #14 08-05-16, 08:59 AM

I suspect you already know officer badges cap and collars have 2 variations mounted and unmounted eagle -both shown in my album I would be interested in a photo of the plaid broach ,I only have the o'r
David

slick_mick · #15 08-05-16, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49lassiepen

I suspect you already know officer badges cap and collars have 2 variations mounted and unmounted eagle -both shown in my album I would be interested in a photo of the plaid broach ,I only have the o'r
David

Actually no - will have a look at your album.

Will send a pic of the plaid brooch as soon as i can photograph it.

Mick