Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

[Alan O]

Unfortunately the answer is 'yes' to both questions.

[jeep]

Sorry Alan, its been a long day. I've edited my post, the badge in question should have the flag flying right, but I suspect the answer will be just the same.

[Alan O]

Jeep

I knew what you meant. The all w/m ones (purporting to be TF badges) are total fantasy items as well.

Alan

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by dubaiguy

Alan
I was watching that one closely as it was originally up for a tenner. Unfortunately it quickly jumped out of my league.

Hey, but you've already got one in your collection! Still it's all down to two bidders on the day and I guess and I won't be paying nearly fifty quid - even though I WANT ONE!

Mark

I've got this one listed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2916268750...af53cf6bc&cp=1

Andy

[Scots Grey]

Hi All does anyone know if the Inniskilling Fusiliers wore an all White metal badge at any time, Volunteers perhaps?, any info much appreciated. Scots grey

[John Mulcahy]

Originally Posted by Scots Grey

Hi All does anyone know if the Inniskilling Fusiliers wore an all White metal badge at any time, Volunteers perhaps?, any info much appreciated. Scots grey

They officially wore all white metal between c 1927 and 1936. See earlier in this thread for examples . Worn by rank and file (officers 2 piece)

If however you mean a white metal example of the grenade with castle patterns such as the one in this link, then it is my belief , from my own research and others, that this is a fantasy item

http://www.mournemilitaria.com/store...Cap_Badge.html

The regiment had no volunteer battalions (that movement never happened in Ireland ), the militia battalions (3rd, 4th & 5th ) were issued the same forage cap badges as the regular battalions per clothing regulations.

Neither is it, I believe , a pipers badge as some claim.

The first official sealed pattern for Sgt Pipers & pipers was in fact the same forage cap badge as for the rank & file. The pattern is available to view at the Imperial War Museum. Shortly thereafter the regiment switched to a regimental castle design which appeared in various forms over the years.

Happy to provide further details when back with my reference files if needed.

John