Lothians and Border Horse Mystery

[2LBH]

Hello Gentlemen,

I'd need some help about the following. As you may know, the Lothians and Border Horse bullion badge was generally made with a Khaki, light blue or dark blue background.

There also a version of the officer's cap badge on a red background (i.e. the L&BH collection sold last June 25 by DNW, lot 743: http://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive...s&lot_id=99960 ).

This remains a total mystery to me as this particular badge was obviously worn under specific circumstances. Does anyone has an explanation and/or picture/examples of the wearing of this badge please?

I enclose a picture of the rarity. Any help is welcome and much appreciated. Very best regards,
Phil

[Rockape]

Hi Phil,

The Officers blue bullion garb was worn on the collars of No 1 Service Dress (blue collars). The Officer SD cap had a red band so would this not be why the bullion garb was worn with a red background?

Garry

[2LBH]

Hi Garry,

All the pictures and sketches I've seen of the officer's SD cap (WWI onwards) show them with the light blue (often called french Grey) band and the light blue bullion badge (worn with battledress and # 2 dress uniform). Would you mind posting pictures of the red band please? Any idea of the period during which it was worn? Could it possibly be some #1 dress??

Cheers
Phil

[Rockape]

Sure Phil,

A link to a forum conversation in 2007 which someone using your addy and a reply by 2FFY which shows a photo with Officers wearing a scarlet band on the peak forage cap.

http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/foru...34447&start=16

Garry

[2LBH]

Hi Garry,

that was me (on the forum) and I had forgotten about it, my mistake! Thanks a lot for the heads up!!

2FFY is Rob, he is also a member of this forum and a specilist to the FFY.

Cheers
Phil

[tynesideirish]

Phil, from my gallery mate. Regards Mike