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Pembrokeshire Yeomanry Officer’s Shako
This is a recent pick up. I knew it didn’t fit with the standard pattern Shakos of either 1847 & 1857 but did have a suspicion that it might be associated to the band. I took the plunge and was glad I did.
Speaking with Jonathan (Brookies) he reminded me that there might be something in Carmen. Low and behold:- “A most unusual Shako exists having an all red cloth body and a light blue bag hanging from the right side. It bears the white metal plate with the Prince of Wales’ feathers and ‘Castlemartin Yeomanry’. It is suggested that this was a trial pattern for the bandsmen and not necessarily adopted”. I think we can remove the doubt as to whether or not it was adopted as this is a named Officer’s example. I think Carmen had seen an ORs example as the body of this Shako is leather. I’ll be adding more info and photos later this evening. Photos 1 & 2 before and after cleaning. Last edited by 41st; 06-09-21 at 06:17 AM. |
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Amazing find!
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Bandsman's Shako Castlemartin Yeomanry * Drawn by the late Bob Smith.... i presume from the real thing? The badge certainly looks Victorian ...and like the later 1866 shako badge. ** Note the "sky Blue" bag..... as seen in the Carmarthen YC uniform colour as well. *** David Knight confirmed Bob's research 23/1/17.
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Cofion gorau Gruffydd M-J www.paoyeomanry.org.uk "A Yeoman from the Stalwart Rural Cavalry" Lechyd da pob Cymro |
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kevin lovely item
David |
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Wow
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Very nice
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Diolch Griff,
I hadn’t seen that before. What I could do with is some help from anyone who might have access to a list of Officers who served with the Pembs Yeo in the 1850s - 1860s. This Shako still has the tailor’s label to what looks like:- Capt T J Morgan. Going on the information available & the suppliers label I would date the Shako as between 1855 - 1857. |
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.... certainly 1850s i would think Kevin.
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Cofion gorau Gruffydd M-J www.paoyeomanry.org.uk "A Yeoman from the Stalwart Rural Cavalry" Lechyd da pob Cymro |
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What a lovely Shako!
Chris |
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The plume holder is still there behind the crown as well,so I just need to pick one of those up. Should be easy.
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Thanks for sharing, Kevin. A very handsome piece!
Cheers, John Quote:
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A really awesome find!!!
Re a plume, this may help. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...plume&_sacat=0 Thank you for sharing. Terry |
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Quality.
Andy
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Leave to carry on Sir please. |
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Captain J. Saurin MORGAN, Pembroke YC, late 6th Dragoon Guards. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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in 1852 the 2nd troop was commanded by Capt. Thomas Mansell A stunning item to find and it cleaned up lovely
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Regards, Jerry |
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