Unknown WW1 or Earlier British Army Officers Khaki Shoulder Straps - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

oc14 · #1 15-09-18, 06:56 PM

Trying to identify what unit these WW1 period (or earlier ?) khaki shoulder straps relate to. White edged, Captain's rank stars ,maroon central piping. Will be offered for sale once identified. Thanks in advance

PL

MH331 · #2 15-09-18, 08:39 PM

Hi Paul, greatcoat straps worn pre WW1 circa 1902-14. I am away abroad so nonevof my reference works to hand to tell me which Arm the white piping denotes. I am sure someone will fill in this detail.

Mark

oc14 · #3 21-09-18, 07:58 AM

Bump

leigh kitchen · #4 02-10-18, 02:45 PM

Army Ordnance Corps had red inner braiding and white outer piping but I'm not sure how "maroon" the red was.
Infantry red, cavalry yellow, Roal Artillery red inner blue outer piping.

I'm trying to identify blue inner red outer piping - Royal Engineers?

MH331 · #5 02-10-18, 05:25 PM

Paul,

Now back home. As Leigh said I can confirm AOC greatcoat straps.

Leigh your strap is indeed Royal Engineers

Source British Uniforms and equipment of the Great War by John Bodsworth page 235

If they are for sale I am interested.

Regards

Mark

leigh kitchen · #6 02-10-18, 05:29 PM

Thanks for that, I'm afraid I've only just got the RE strap to add to my collection (not that I have any others as yet).