ID on large w/m rose cap badge on slider

[Alan O]

It has been suggested that it could be Yorkshire or Lancashire Yeomanry related but I still can't find a positive ID. I wondered if it was lugged arm badge conversion but cannot find one that matches.

[Luke H]

I’ve asked Keith Hook about this badge, it’s one he’s never seen before and confirms it’s neither Yeomanry or Hampshire related. He also doesn’t think OTC/Cadets, I didn’t realise this until he told me just now but he had a good collection of these which he sold to Hugh King.

I would say if it had any connection to any Yeomanry you could bet your mortgage Keith would’ve known.

So it remains a mystery it seems.

[Alan O]

This article from 1923 states that a w/m rose was worn by the militia. Sadly no photo.

[Luke H]

I was going to add this morning but forgot, whilst browsing dead Spartan saw a wm rose collar design for 4th West York Militia, it also noted the 1st Royal Lancashire wore the same patter.

Could be an avenue worth exploring.

[manchesters]

I am of the opinion that with a slider the badge is for the cap and is early 20th Century and probably not military.

I am leaning towards badges worn by people that we havent considered such as one of the Yorkshire Ambulance Services, the staff at a posh Harrogate Hotel or security staff at a Hampshire Bank, etc etc.

Just my thoughts

regards

[Alan O]

Originally Posted by 3dg

Anything to do with the Yorkshire Dragoons I Y slouch hat rose badge on the blue rosette?

Chris

Chris

I think the one worn on the rosette was smaller but I am not ruling it out just yet.

Alan