13th Battalion (The Macquarie Regiment) officer badges (1953-60)

[slick_mick]

Hi Guys,

Here's something I have never seen before. A very nice set of 1953 to 1960 period chromed hat and collar badges worn by officers of the 13th Battalion (The Macquarie Regiment) during the 1950s. They aren't even mentioned in Jeff Cossum's post 1948 badge book.

Enjoy!

Mick

[Mark Corcoran]

Mick,

As I mentioned on faceBlab, I have one silver plated collar... however I did not realise the hat badges were done as well.

Can you check to see if those specimens are done in chrome or silver plate? It may not be a meaningful distinction, since either finish is as likely to have been done as the other. Perhaps you can check from the provenance/direct source of the items, wheter both finishes were in use and whether they were worn by Officers as you mentioned and (perhaps) by the Band... or by the BandMaster etc?

Regards

Mark Corcoran
https://charliebravobooks.com/
Co Author of: “Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army” Post 1953 (the 'QEII' era) Vol 1: Insignia for Corps and Schools Etc and Vol 2: Insignia for Units and Regiments.

[badgecollector]

they look unfinished to me?
if they are officers version (and i dont believe they are) i would have expected them to be at the least silver and of better quality. these look nickel plated and therefore may be unfinished as some manufacturers nickel plated pre gilt/gold plating.
at best maybe band?
would be interested to here of any provenance as unusual to be only hearing about it now after so many years.
would be interested to hear of anyone else with knowledge of an officers version of this badge.
bc

[slick_mick]

Originally Posted by badgecollector

they look unfinished to me?
if they are officers version (and i dont believe they are) i would have expected them to be at the least silver and of better quality. these look nickel plated and therefore may be unfinished as some manufacturers nickel plated pre gilt/gold plating.
at best maybe band?
would be interested to here of any provenance as unusual to be only hearing about it now after so many years.
would be interested to hear of anyone else with knowledge of an officers version of this badge.
bc

They came directly from the officer who wore them in the battalion during the 1950s. I have his name and picture of him wearing these but for privacy reasons won't share them here now as he is still alive.

Mark - I'll get back to you with more info when I get a chance.

Mick

[badgecollector]

Originally Posted by slick_mick

They came directly from the officer who wore them in the battalion during the 1950s. I have his name and picture of him wearing these but for privacy reasons won't share them here now as he is still alive.
Mick

whats the issue with showing a photo of them being worn?

[Jackhr]

Originally Posted by slick_mick

They came directly from the officer who wore them in the battalion during the 1950s. I have his name and picture of him wearing these but for privacy reasons won't share them here now as he is still alive.

Mark - I'll get back to you with more info when I get a chance.

Mick

Just crop out his face ,would be nice to see a photo for reference for the future.

Rob

[badgecollector]

Originally Posted by Jackhr

Just crop out his face ,would be nice to see a photo for reference for the future.

Rob

agree with Rob
i don't need to see his face, just the badges being worn would be great.
he would have to be in his 80s or closer to 90s. doing well still being alive and being able to access the internet and this forum.
bc