ROYAL SCOTS?

[LONGSHANKS]

Hi gang, anyone got an idea what this is. It say's Royal Scots, is this an official badge of the regiment.

Hi there,
this is not a cap badge. Very first time I see this one. Any answer welcome too.
Cheers
phil

[LONGSHANKS]

Thanks Phil, have I got the groups badge experts beat on this one, I hope not.

[Unknownsoldier]

looks like the prongs are meant to be hammered into a plaque or something instead of a hat badge.

[wright241]

Originally Posted by LONGSHANKS

Thanks Phil, have I got the groups badge experts beat on this one, I hope not.

Yes you probably have, because its not a cap badge although there was a Royal Scots named locomotive so maybe its to do with that.

[LONGSHANKS]

I think you may have it there 241.....thanks' all for your time. Now I know why I love this forum

Simon.

[Deejayuu]

Probably a sweatheart device. The bod in the centre would be Pontius pilot as one of the Royal Scots nicknames was `Pontius Pilots Bodyguard`. Interesting story how they came about this name.

Cheers, Dave

[Cruachan]

Originally Posted by Deejayuu

one of the Royal Scots nicknames was `Pontius Pilots Bodyguard`

Also known to other Scottish Regiments as:

"The First of Foot and Mouth", and

"The First and Worst"

Sorry any Royals out there - I just couldn't resist that little dig.

J

[Voltigeur]

During service in France in the 1630s the Royal Scots earned the nickname “Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguards.” The French Regiment of Picardy asserted that their regiment was the older regiment, having been on guard at the Crucifixion. The Royal Scots claimed they were there too, as bodyguards to the governor!

Jo

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by Cruachan

Also known to other Scottish Regiments as:

"The First of Foot and Mouth", and

"The First and Worst"

Sorry any Royals out there - I just couldn't resist that little dig.

J

And a less glamourous nickname... "The Bogging Jocks" ...



Andy