Rifles cross belt plates?

[red rags]

Help, can anybody tell me the difference in rank/type of plate...the one below I understand is WO's?

[Mike H]

Hi Jon, that appears to be the flatish one. From images that ive seen, these are mainly worn by bandsmen and by cadets. They are the cheaper option.


There are also versions in silver plate and H/M silver, these are a lot deeper than the one you show, there is no distinction on who can wear which. It seems to be all down to cost. Off the top of my head cost wise :-
flat one £30
s/p £75
hm silver £175

[red rags]

Mike, Great info, thanks, any images anyone of the SP & HM'd versions PLEASE

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by red rags

Mike, Great info, thanks, any images anyone of the SP & HM'd versions PLEASE

Yes but youll have to bear with me Jon. Probaly be the weekend before I can get them posted up for you.

[Drummajor]

I have this one, I don't know what it is made of, this isn't my area of collecting.

Phil.

[Mike H]

It appears to be the Sjts crossbelt badge which has narrower belt. The lions mask is worn without the backing boss . Also it doesnt have a backing plate as the larger version does. Silver plated,smaller ,the same size as the WBC badge. This has 2 screw posts e-w. The WBC has n-s screw posts. The full sized WOs and Offrs has 4 screw posts.

[Drummajor]

Thanks very much for that information Mike.
Phil.

[grey_green_acorn]

Belt plate JSP768 extracts, issue packets and the WO1 shoulder belt plate


Tim

[Mike H]

As promised Jon. Images of the silver plate and hm silver crossbelt plates.

[red rags]

Nice one!