British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Recent Books by Forum Members

   

Go Back   British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum > British Military Insignia > General Topics.

 Other Pages: Galleries, Links etc.
Glossary  Books by Forum Members     Canadian Pre 1914    CEF    CEF Badge Inscriptions   Canadian post 1920     Canadian post 1953     British Cavalry Badges     Makers' Marks    Pipers' Badges  Canadian Cloth Titles  Books  SEARCH
 
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 27-03-17, 02:07 AM
Robb0124 Robb0124 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
Default My Great Grandfather's WWI collection

My great grandfather served in the Canadian military in WWI. He was wounded at La Somme in 1916 and died as a result of those wounds in 1918 back in Canada. While he was in Europe, he collected badges and flashes from British and Canadian bothers in arms. My great grandmother left me the collection in 1986 when she passed. There are parts of the collection I will never sell but some I certainly will. I will post several pictures of his awards and some with the collection.

Any help identifying those I haven't labeled or correcting me on those that I have would be appreciated. I will also gladly post individual front and back photos of any items anyone want to see closer to identify or discuss. Thank you all.

I will start with his awards...
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20170326_163514.jpg (60.9 KB, 55 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163527.jpg (58.4 KB, 56 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163649.jpg (51.5 KB, 65 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163705.jpg (45.3 KB, 54 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163616.jpg (47.3 KB, 57 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163555.jpg (26.2 KB, 43 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163727.jpg (31.5 KB, 49 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163819.jpg (32.1 KB, 41 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163833.jpg (34.1 KB, 38 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163539.jpg (21.7 KB, 46 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163714.jpg (19.9 KB, 45 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163606.jpg (29.7 KB, 55 views)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 27-03-17, 02:11 AM
Robb0124 Robb0124 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
Default

Here are some photos of the rest of the collection. Any help identifying or valuing these would be awesome...
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20170326_162837.jpg (51.6 KB, 155 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163046.jpg (32.8 KB, 105 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162845.jpg (43.9 KB, 109 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162855.jpg (45.5 KB, 100 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162904.jpg (52.3 KB, 99 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162915.jpg (47.0 KB, 100 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162921.jpg (43.0 KB, 83 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162929.jpg (41.4 KB, 79 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162937.jpg (24.5 KB, 67 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162946.jpg (23.0 KB, 64 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_162952.jpg (23.0 KB, 70 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163104.jpg (24.2 KB, 73 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163111.jpg (30.0 KB, 67 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163122.jpg (28.5 KB, 68 views)
File Type: jpg 20170326_163127.jpg (21.7 KB, 63 views)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 27-03-17, 07:41 AM
DJT's Avatar
DJT DJT is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 306
Default

Green 3 = Royal Scots. Does the Royal Dublin Fusiliers badge have lugs or a slider?
__________________
Regards,

Des
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 27-03-17, 08:12 AM
Alan O's Avatar
Alan O Alan O is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 12,729
Default

If you want these identified then the best thing to do is photo them individually, front and back, and put them in an album as it's much faster to upload. Group photos of the fronts on card is of little use.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 27-03-17, 10:18 AM
jean-paul Vermersch's Avatar
jean-paul Vermersch jean-paul Vermersch is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: North of France
Posts: 264
Default

Hello all,

I agree with Allan O

This collection is a family relic.
You have to take the necessary time if you want to sell a few items.
Take pictures of each.

Have a nice day

Jean Paul
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 27-03-17, 11:11 AM
regimentalrogue regimentalrogue is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 207
Default

The eight-pointed-star badge with the GvR cypher (7th badge, fourth row) in the fill board, is The Royal Canadian Regiment.

The King George V Badges of The RCR - http://regimentalrogue.com/rcrbadges/rcr-1911.htm
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 27-03-17, 11:55 AM
Sonofacqms's Avatar
Sonofacqms Sonofacqms is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,783
Smile A&SH

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders badge is upside down, you also have G/M (brass) Black Watch badges which I think are Canadian, the badge you have labelled as Norfolk Yeomanry is I think Military Provost Staff Corps, but nonetheless a lovely collection which I think will be a shame to split up.

An opinion only, Rob
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 27-03-17, 01:03 PM
Peter Brydon's Avatar
Peter Brydon Peter Brydon is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Chester
Posts: 10,357
Default

Robbo,

Never mind the badges collected by your Great Grandfather, the items,that belonged to, and were awarded to him and were given to his family after his death, would make a magnificent display.

Peter
__________________
Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection

Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )”
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 27-03-17, 03:41 PM
wardog's Avatar
wardog wardog is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,502
Default

Your Suffolks and Northamptons look to be Territorial Force- reverse and close up pictures needed. Northern Cyclists-wheel and rifles- and Royal Berks are also badges I would like to see reverse and front of. Regards, Paul.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 27-03-17, 03:46 PM
wardog's Avatar
wardog wardog is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,502
Default

Also Huntingdonshire cyclists. Regards, Paul.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 27-03-17, 04:11 PM
wardog's Avatar
wardog wardog is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,502
Default

Also East Yorks. As stated- any pictures you can give will be a time dateable snapshot if they were all collected by your relative- and non added since his death. Regards, Paul.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 27-03-17, 04:13 PM
MH331 MH331 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2,181
Default

Did your family members serve in WW2 because there is a WW2 German NCOs Cap Wreath and cockade item numbered 5 in the collection.

regards

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 27-03-17, 08:18 PM
Robb0124 Robb0124 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MH331 View Post
Did your family members serve in WW2 because there is a WW2 German NCOs Cap Wreath and cockade item numbered 5 in the collection.

regards

Mark
Yes, my grandfather served in Europe in WWII.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 27-03-17, 08:20 PM
Robb0124 Robb0124 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DJT View Post
Green 3 = Royal Scots. Does the Royal Dublin Fusiliers badge have lugs or a slider?
It's on a slider.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 27-03-17, 08:26 PM
Robb0124 Robb0124 is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Brydon View Post
Robbo,

Never mind the badges collected by your Great Grandfather, the items,that belonged to, and were awarded to him and were given to his family after his death, would make a magnificent display.

Peter
Thank you Peter, The certificate I already have in a frame and it hangs with pride in my home. The others I do want to mount and display properly, although my daughter wants some (She is named Cassidy Taylor Robson after her great, great grandfather Isaac Taylor who this all began with) I have made sure that all my children know my great grandfather's story too.... Lest We Forget.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

mhs link

All times are GMT. The time now is 02:07 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.