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Need information on Robert Addison-Smith 3rd Seaforths
Need help finding Robert Addison-Smith 3rd Battalion Seaforths in WW1.
This hall marked 1916 Edinburgh "L" is marked on all 3 pieces. The arch is dated on the front. Badge supposedly belonged to Robert Addison-Smith of 3rd Seaforths. Any help with info on him would be greatly appreciated. |
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First Name:
R Surname: Addison-Smith Nationality: British Rank: Lieutenant Service: British Army Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders Battalion: 3rd Battalion Seniority Date: 02/12/1910 UK Army List 1911. |
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That is a stunning badge!
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Silversmith Henry Tatton Edinburgh.
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Leigh - thank you again!!
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Alex - Thanks. Hope you are doing well.
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Thanks for the silversmith information
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That may be the finest example of this badge that I have seen.
CB
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"We seldom learn the true want of what we have till it is discovered that we can have no more." Sam. Johnson |
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Good thanks Jeff - surviving while the world goes crazy!
Hope all well your side? Cheers. Alex |
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Thanks CB
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A little bit more info, possibly the same R Addison Smith:
First Name: R, Esq Surname: Addison Smith Nationality: British Information: Commissioner. Nominated by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Scottish Command. Establishments – Education and Training. Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish Sailors and Soldiers. Service: British Army Regiment: Civilian Gallantry Awards: Commander Of The Royal Victorian Order |
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Interestingly, a C.L. Addison-Smith (Chilton Lind Addison-Smith?) was a captain in 3rd Seaforth Highlanders in 1901, Lt Col in the 3rd Seaforths Highlanders, date of seniority 13/7/21.
He was later Treasurer, Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish Sailors and Soldiers. Would you like more detail on him? |
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Yes - please. Any additional information would be apprecited.
I would expect this badge was purchased by a senior officer from a wealthy family - as this badge would have been expensive in 1916. Thanks for all your help! |
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As American, I had to Google what Royal Victorian Order is - says it is for "personal service" to the royal family. Not sure if that is butler or personal staff??
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