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[wright241]

Originally Posted by Roy

Hi David,

Outstanding...!

Yes it is funny how we are drawn to certain badges and by extension how this throws us down certain 'rabbit holes'.

I love your second badge too, the contrast of the green and gilt is excellent. Not a badge I'm familiar with, could you elaborate a little David on what it is?

All the best, Roy.

Roy,
Its (obviously Canadian...), an officers pre-1910 24th Greys Horse cap badge.
Details courtesy of Mazeus pre-1914 Militia badges (MC37). As the book is only in black and white, it just doesn't convey what they look like in real life. But there you go. A nice surprise in the flesh...
I have never seen the post 1910 version.
All the best, David

[Roy]

Hi Phil,

What a great story, thanks for sharing that. Lovely to have something from you dad, that's grand. Didn't even see a photo of mine until I was in my forties

I understand your draw to these badges. Having grown up on a Shropshire farm I'm always a little more intrigued by badges that have a natural element.

Forestry badges would be an interesting area of study.

Appreciate that Phil, all the best, Roy.

[tynesideirish]

Originally Posted by Roy

Hey Tynesiderirish, let's see a pic of that Cable & Wireless? No idea what you are talking about but would be fun to see.
All the best chaps

Roy.

Roy, Here you go mate.

[Roy]

Thanks for sharing that.

A nice badge and interesting too. Can't say I have ever seen one of those before. It's always interesting what badges catch our eye! Certainly keeps life interesting

Great photos too, nicely done.

Cheers, Roy.

[btns]

Originally Posted by wright241

Roy,
Its (obviously Canadian...), an officers pre-1910 24th Greys Horse cap badge.
Details courtesy of Mazeus pre-1914 Militia badges (MC37). As the book is only in black and white, it just doesn't convey what they look like in real life. But there you go. A nice surprise in the flesh...
I have never seen the post 1910 version.
All the best, David

The ornamental part of the 'Canadian' badge is very similar to this design (a trident)
Actually, I think it is too coincidental. Are you sure your badge is Canadian?

[wright241]

Originally Posted by btns

The ornamental part of the 'Canadian' badge is very similar to this design (a trident)
Actually, I think it is too coincidental. Are you sure your badge is Canadian?

You could be right, its probably part of the Neptune Regiment. I don't have that book, but I have added a picture from the Mazeas book.
I must remember to include reference pictures in future - although this entry in the Mazeas must obviously be an error. I would write to the author if I could........

Its hard for me to know what to say about this non-Canadian comment.

[btns]

The button with the trident I showed is Ukrainian.