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As you may know, a distinction of the TF (because of their Volunteer origins) was that they should have silver or W/M lace and badges in place of any that were gold or G/M in the Regular Army. However, because this might have singled out TF men as being anything less than as good as Regulars, the practice was not popular with many men/units of the TF. Since this was seen also as likely to affect recruitment, the WO made provisions in TF regulations for any unit that wanted to, to adopt G/M badges in place of W/M, though permission had to be sought through its county TF Association. Apparently, many units (but not all) applied, and every one that did, was successful in their application. Regards, JT |
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Could a 'possible' scenario be that some W/M badges from some Territorial battalions may have been officially blackened for the same reason? Regards, Paul.
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In South Africa during Victorian times, white metal and silver badges were sometimes blackened for officers(other ranks had blackened brass)with either the centre left in silver/white metal or the relief wiped down to show the silver. For what ever interest this may be. Regards Andrew
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It is difficult to believe that the LRB would have been the only unit to do this. It must have been common practice, though your guess as to the medium utilised for blacking is as good as mine. Regards to all, JT |
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I have a couple of KRRC buttons which are blackened WM, I don't know if that helps.
Rob Last edited by Rob Miller; 15-08-18 at 12:13 PM. Reason: spelling |
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Here you go
Last edited by Nozzer; 16-11-21 at 10:37 PM. |
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