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Royal Engineers Militia
Hi All,
would there have been a GR VI Royal Engineers Militia; I know there was an ER VII and a GR V as in pic RE RM GRV.jpg Thanks in advance Iain
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Hello Iain, As a collector of RE badges (and an ex RE never a ex Sapper)
I have never come across a GV1R cap badge with the "M" I have several that are either white metal or chromed BUT you never know, some faker may produce one. Jerry
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Hi Jerry,
thanks the one I've seen looks dubious regards, Iain
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Jerry
Perhaps I'm picking this up wrong, but did you not post pictures of four GVIR Militia badges in your collection in a thread some time back. Two at least were Malta and Bermuda Militia I think in g/m. They've definately been faked though and I remember your post as I'd just picked up a possible ringer. However, I'd like to think this officer's gilt badge is the real deal. All the best Mark |
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I had totally forgot about them (wot a plonker) My apologies to all. I keep them in a separate tray from the other GV1R badges. I have 6 of these with 1 in Bronze(bladed) 4 in G/M(slider & lugs) & 1 cast. I do not have a officer gilt version myself. Your officer badge looks OK to me. Again apologies to all & thanks again Mark, Jerry
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Iain, can you show the rear please?
Jerry
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Iain
I'll let Jerry answer, but I will say yours appears to be from the same die as the dubious one I picked up. The main point of doubt for me was that on other militia badges I have the letter M is fixed to the badge with a pin or small rivet which is brazed in place on the rear - there was no sign of this on my ringer. My doubt being further reinforced as it doesn't have much relief (fairly flat) and the slider looks modern. I still have it in my RE collection, but will replace it as soon as I see something that better ticks my boxes. Mark |
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Sorry for the late reply, I have been in & out all day enjoying the fine weather here in Southern England.
I agree with Mark that it looks a bit "dodgy" but it will make a space filler until you get a better example. Jerry
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Thanks to you both, I also thought the slider lacked use
regards Iain
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RE Militia
Kipling and King, Vol II, Page 22 - KGVI "M" Fortress Malta RE - This was the last to wear this style "M" badge.
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My specimen
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To remove any doubt about genuineness here is a dug specimen and the rear shows that the 'M' has been sweated on
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Jerry
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