2nd Bn Monmouthshire Regt OSD - Anyone have or have seen one of these before? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

2747andy · #1 07-01-10, 07:16 PM

Picked this one up last summer amongst a job lot! It was in a rather sorry state, the bronze finish was non-existant and the fittings had gone south! Thanks to davec2 and his ever growing badge renovation skills it has been returned to its original glory! I have run it past 41st (Kevin) and I think it is possibly a prototype or early 2nd Bn OSD. Very different to the standard pattern but using the 1st/2nd and Brecknocks style of Dragon. I would be interested to see if anyone else has got an example!

(It may look brand spanking new, but was in a pretty poor state when I got it, I cannot find the "before" photos, but it is definately a genuine badge)

Pic. 1 - Front
Pic. 2 - Rear
Pic. 3 - Standard 2 Mons OSD
Pic. 4 - Rear of above

Andy

Luc · #2 07-01-10, 07:19 PM

I think Dave did a magnificent job, that is a sweet looking badge now.

davec2 · #3 07-01-10, 07:20 PM

Thanks 2747andy, you're kind words are appreciated and Luc of course !

Dave.

2747andy · #4 07-01-10, 07:25 PM

Dave,
not a problem praise where praise is due! Sorry to see your Numerical Dyslexia has returned! Never mind the wings, why the different badge was my question!

Andy

davec2 · #5 07-01-10, 07:29 PM

Yes mate,

I realised the full question as I re-read my PS, silly me......oh by the way, it's davec2.............................what numerical dyslexia ???

Dave.

KLR · #6 07-01-10, 09:07 PM

You two should be on the stage !!!!

but, as they say, 'I loves ya both'

davec2 · #7 07-01-10, 10:11 PM

Hello Julian,

Happy New Year !!

You have to laugh, unless someone upsets me, 2010 is going to be a lighter year.............................................. ...I hope so anyway !!

All the best.

Dave.

41st · #8 08-01-10, 02:07 PM

Andy,

As I said before, I'm very envious.

I tend to think it may be based more on the Glamorgan Yeo OSD dragon which was in use before 1908 when this unit came into being along with the Brecknock Battn SWB.

I agree with the prototype/early pattern theory and do not believe it to be a fantasy item.

One thought has come to mind, whilst I know the fixings were missing was there strong evidence of these being blades? If not could it have been a pouch or belt adornment?

Hwyl,
Kevin

davec2 · #9 08-01-10, 02:17 PM

Hello Kevin,

Happy New Year to you, hope you're well.

The missing fittings left slit like marks, ie blades, had they been rounded, I think Andy would have asked for lugs ? or posts.

Regards.

Dave.

ellhymeer · #10 01-02-10, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by davec2

Hello Kevin,

Happy New Year to you, hope you're well.

The missing fittings left slit like marks, ie blades, had they been rounded, I think Andy would have asked for lugs ? or posts.

Regards.

Dave.

Hi Andy, I brought a cap badge similar to yours recently,sold as a monmouthshire regiment WW1 cap badge, so any more info would be welcome

Check out the attatched pic, it's in pretty good condition, if it's genuine

Regards, ellhy