Royal Scots Greys busby back thistle badge

[mooke07]

Hi all,

I wouldn't mind an opinion if I have identified this correctly. All GM thistle badge measuring 84x77mm with three long, substantial lugs. Join of the thistle to the thistle sprays reinforced with metal overlay to rear.

I think it is the back badge to the busby of the Royal Scots Greys.

Any thoughts to confirm or correct appreciated, cheers Dean.

[Hoot]

Dean, the RSG bearskin back badge was the White Horse of Hanover, in white metal. Note, they wore the bearskin, not the busby!!.

[mooke07]

Thanks Hoot you are quite right and one second in Bloomer I should have seen that on the first page ! My note from the collector I bought it from said fur cap badge, RSG?

Cheers Dean.

[Lancer 17]

Originally Posted by mooke07

Thanks Hoot you are quite right and one second in Bloomer I should have seen that on the first page ! My note from the collector I bought it from said fur cap badge, RSG?

Cheers Dean.

Hi Dean

i missed one down here in Melbourne, way too expensive for me. However i think that it is a sabertache ornament, but I could be wrong.

Keep up the good work.

regards

Phil.

[mooke07]

Thanks Phil - RSG do you think - museum enquiry I would think, you were just saving your money for those very nice Colonial badges, cheers Dean.

[Lancer 17]

Hi Dean

Sorry for the delay, I tried to reply last night but everything just locked up so l backed it out and shut it down

Yes definately RSG, my old mate was a specialist Scottish collector and had all his badges mounted on boards by regiment. The thistle was with the RSG group sold in Melb in Nov but I was out bid and the dealer who bought it just wanted way too much so I passed on it. l did get a few other pieces including a RSG plaid broach which I can send you a photo of if you like.

Regards

Phil.

PS when we getting together for pizza and Red ??

[mooke07]

Thanks Phil,

The thistle badge is indeed RSG and was worn on the bearskin below the plume holder with White Horse of Hanover as the back badge.

I traded some items and got it that way. Plaid broach sound nice.

Will let you know on Melbourne, less frequent visits these days, cheers Dean.

[Malcolm Davey]

Encase some members do not own a copy of Bloomers here is the back badge.
Malc