..another Pith with LRDG badge

[Wooffy]

Been a few weeks, so I suppose it's time to see another Pith with an LRDG badge?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...1-a72b00b46d84

[grey_green_acorn]

1936 Peshawar on the North West Frontier of India, and a newly arrived young officer marched smartly into the Adjutant's office wearing immaculate khaki drill and his solar topee.

"Pith off" ordered the Adjutant!



"But thirr" lisped the young officer, I've only just arrived!

[JerryBB]

Not sure that is even a British sun helmet, possibly Italian or a Civvy example but from the only pic it looks Indo China perhaps.
An underside pic would help but as it is all obviously bollo# it does not matter

[Sonofacqms]

Somewhere, in the deepest darkest loft of an old persons home, (who must have a telegram from the Queen around at least) lays a box full of LRDG memoribilia.

I don't think this is out of that loft . . !

Rob

[atillathenunns]

Originally Posted by Sonofacqms

Somewhere, in the deepest darkest loft of an old persons home, (who must have a telegram from the Queen around at least) lays a box full of LRDG memoribilia.

I don't think this is out of that loft . . !

Rob

I knew a very private person who had a historically important suit case that lived in the dark confines of his garage that was "full of LRDG memorabilia."

There wasn’t “a telegram from the Queen,” but among the extensive collection of one man’s interesting journey through life, there was an extremely important LRDG letter from the Queen which I have provided a snippet of below.

The suit case also contained a big bag of unissued LRDG cap badges and shoulder titles.



Do I believe in the two sun hats on offer? I have doubts as neither helmet is of a type that was issued to New Zealand LRDG members, and the cast LRDG badges do not inspire me.

[tynesideirish]

Originally Posted by atillathenunns

I knew a very private person who had a historically important suit case that lived in the dark confines of his garage that was "full of LRDG memorabilia."

There wasn’t “a telegram from the Queen,” but among the extensive collection of one man’s interesting journey through life, there was an extremely important LRDG letter from the Queen which I have provided a snippet of below.

The suit case also contained a big bag of unissued LRDG cap badges and shoulder titles.

Why the masked out name? Surely it is common knowledge who the letter is to and in any case he's been dead since 2001.

Is this a dasterdly ploy to put it out there, so that future 'finds' will be from 'The suitcase'. Mmmmmn

[leigh kitchen]

Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn

1936 Peshawar on the North West Frontier of India, and a newly arrived young officer marched smartly into the Adjutant's office wearing immaculate khaki drill and his solar topee.

"Pith off" ordered the Adjutant!



"But thirr" lisped the young officer, I've only just arrived!

Ah yes - I have this post card in my collection:

[JerryBB]

And another

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-LRDG-L...IAAOSw2gxY2AXY

[grenadierguardsman]

The badge is a Fake, isn't it ?
Andy

[John Mulcahy]

Originally Posted by Wooffy

Been a few weeks, so I suppose it's time to see another Pith with an LRDG badge?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...1-a72b00b46d84

and the auction location is Fakenham, Norfolk...

[Frank Kelley]

£150!

Originally Posted by Wooffy

Been a few weeks, so I suppose it's time to see another Pith with an LRDG badge?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...1-a72b00b46d84

[realownlee]

Seller has one of those ww1 tank crew protective face masks as well as LRDG Pith? Apparently Auction house thought it was for protection when 'strimming'..................these things do well when they appear............ is it??.................I have a feeling these are being copied?

[grey_green_acorn]

With LRDG memorabilia is it a question of "provenance" or "Providence" (Their Guide)?

Tim