5th (Administrative) Btn, Cheshire Rifle Volunteers?

[High Wood]

Having recently accidentally purchased a button to this battalion I now seem to have purchased a badge with a nearly identical design in a job lot.

I am not sure if the badge is genuine or not but it seems to have the fittings of an early 20th century officer's cap badge, having a loop and a flat projection that fitted into a slot.

I cannot find this badge in K&K and would be very happy if someone could positively identify it for me.

[High Wood]

Peter Brydon appears to have had a similar badge in his collection. See the photograph in Post 4 of this thread.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...071#post163071

[manchesters]

Its an officers cap badge of the 5th VB Cheshire Regiment, c. 1898 - 1908.

previously worn by 5th Cheshire RV's but not with that rear configuation.

best wishes

[High Wood]

Simon,

thank you for the clarification, it is appreciated. It came in a job lot of Indian badges and I suspect that it was mistaken for a 5th Mahratta Light Infantry badge.

Simon.

[manchesters]

Simon,

I also recall it being worn by the 5th (Callington) Cornwall RVC.

If someone has the 2 Cornwall badge booklets by I. Thomas they may be able to confirm that.

best wishes

[Sonofacqms]

As on page 57 of "Military Insignia of Cornwall" by D. Endean Ivall and Charles Thomas, both badge and button of the 5th (Callington) Cornwall RVC.

Rob

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by Sonofacqms

As on page 57 of "Military Insignia of Cornwall" by D. Endean Ivall and Charles Thomas, both badge and button of the 5th (Callington) Cornwall RVC.

Rob

Thanks Rob, much appreciated.

[Mercian]

This is from the dress regulations for the 5th Admin CRV

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by Mercian

This is from the dress regulations for the 5th Admin CRV

Thank you very much for uploading the information regarding the badge and button.