Army Medical Department QVC

[Tinto]

Hi All,
I have this Army Medical Department badge which I believe is an officer's field service cap badge. I would be grateful for help in determining period it was worn. Kipling and King do not mention it.
Thanks, Tinto

[Sonofacqms]

I think this is a pouch or binocular case badge as it has screw posts. Headdress badges generally had loops during the Victorian era.

[Tinto]

Hi Sonofacqms,
Thanks for your comments. I did think it might have been a pouch badge but they are usually more robust to stand rough treatment. I wondered also if there may have been a piece of red cloth in the centre.
Cheers, Tinto

[Tinto]

Hi again Sonofacqms,
I've been surfing the net for information and have come across these two references.

Bosley’s Sale 12 Sep 2007:
Item 241 Army Medical Department Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1869-84.
A fine and scarce bullion example. Crowned Garter star with strap inscribed “Army Medical Department”; VR cypher to centre. One or two stitching faults. GC (£100 - £150)

Militaria Mart ad:
Victorian Army Medical Department Officers gilt pouch badge circa 1869-84 Crowned pierced strap inscribed " Army Medical Department" ;VR cypher to the centre. Screw posts.GC. Ex Hugh King collection.

So you were correct, my badge is a pouch badge.
Thanks, Tinto

[Milmed]

Hi Tinto,
Yes this is the pouch badge and I dont believe they wore a red backing to it.
The AMD also had a thistle crossbelt badge.

The Medical Staff wore the same cross belt badge but with a small scrolled title "MEDICAL STAFF" (picture posted).

If you ever get tired of the pouch badge, could I get 'first refusal' on it please. I would be interested in doing a trade or part trade/purchase.

Regards
Steven

[Milmed]

OK, lets try and attch that picture again. Did not seem to work lat attempt??

[Tinto]

Hello Steven,
Very nice badge you have shown!
I'll hang onto my pouch badge for the time being, thanks, but will keep you in mind.
Cheers, Tinto

[orasot]

Evening Gents,
I thought I'd add this to the thread, picked it up today at Farnham, lovely badge & I couldn't resist. It was sold as a pouch badge, like yours Tinto only in white metal. All the best,
Wilf.

[Tinto]

Very nice badge, Wilf! Thanks for showing it. Would white metal indicate Volunteers?
I envy you in Britain having the opportunities to visit the Militaria shows. Must be still a lot of good stuff available.
Cheers, Tinto

[orasot]

Thankyou Tinto,
I would say it is Vols, I've had quite a few Volunteer Medical bits from this seller lately & he's got plenty more yet I believe. So many badges & not enough money
Wilf.

[Artynut]

Hello Wilf, I have a similar badge but named to the H.A.C. I understood it to be a Martingale from Horse furniture, but Hey, I'm still a bit "Green" where badges are concerned!..They still look very nice and greatly appeal to the "Magpie" instinct within me....David J.