Re: Identification of an Old Comrades Association Badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Breaker02 · #1 23-09-13, 04:09 AM

Hello everyone,

I saw this badge on e-bay some while ago, and just missed out on buying it, but have been intrigued to what regiment it belongs to ever since.

I'd be most grateful if any member can identify this very nice badge for future reference.

Many thanks,

TheBreaker02

norfolk regt man · #2 23-09-13, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaker02

Hello everyone,

I saw this badge on e-bay some while ago, and just missed out on buying it, but have been intrigued to what regiment it belongs to ever since.

I'd be most grateful if any member can identify this very nice badge for future reference.

Many thanks,

TheBreaker02

hi, think its Royal Anglian

GriffMJ · #3 23-09-13, 08:55 AM

Possibly 3rd Btn "The Pompadours" The Royal Anglian Regiment or it could be pre 1968 and its the 2nd Btn The Essex Regiment?

BWEF · #4 23-09-13, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GriffMJ

Possibly 3rd Btn "The Pompadours" The Royal Anglian Regiment or it could be pre 1968 and its the 2nd Btn The Essex Regiment?

If the number shown on the badge is 62, the 44th (East Essex) captured the Imperial Eagle of the French 62nd Regiment at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812.

It is still sometimes "on display":

http://www2.basildon.gov.uk/Website2...257AA60042943C

peter monahan · #5 23-09-13, 02:45 PM

My money's on the Bird Catchers. Well done, the 66th!

Breaker02 · #6 21-10-13, 04:49 AM

I'd like to thank everyone for their replies, I can now confirm that the old comrades association is in fact the 44th Foot, the Essex Regiment.

I already have another Essex Regiment old comrades association lapel badge of a different type, but will keep an eye out for this badge again.

Once again thank you for everyone's suggestions and input.