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Old 26-02-16, 03:10 AM
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Does anyone know what country this badge is from. Any information is appreciated
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Old 26-02-16, 03:11 AM
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Old 26-02-16, 04:07 AM
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It is probably British and worn by a town band as opposed to a Military Unit?

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Old 26-02-16, 05:50 AM
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A google search of trumpet cap badge came up with the same badge listed on ebay described as british army volunteer bandsman cap badge. Does this make any sense?
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Old 26-02-16, 08:04 AM
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No,

Its ebay BS.

Andy is correct in what he said.

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Old 26-02-16, 11:13 AM
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I agree with Andy & Simon.

The badge itself is a generic item which you can find with various attachments. The most common one being a lyre or similar, for use by various types of civilian bands.

It's most likely British, but could equally be Commonwealth.

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Old 26-02-16, 11:13 AM
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A google search of trumpet cap badge came up with the same badge listed on ebay described as british army volunteer bandsman cap badge. Does this make any sense?
Quite unusual. These badges generally have a wm lyre in the centre. Never seen one with a trumpet before ! Regards Jeff
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Old 26-02-16, 11:17 AM
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Just to be totally pedantic....it's a cornet not a trumpet.....having played in a brass band. Which would support it being a Town Band as they are more likely to be standard Brass Band formations that don't use trumpets. Sorry......I'll get my coat!

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Old 26-02-16, 11:59 AM
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Now I feel a complete trumpet!

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Old 26-02-16, 12:35 PM
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The badge begs the question: did each type of instrument have a representative badge?
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Old 26-02-16, 01:44 PM
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I'd be pleasantly surprised, thought that would open a whole new collecting field! 'I'll trade you four lyres for a piccolo.'

Many towns and other groups had bands and there were undoubtedly more than one company selling regalia and badges across the Empire. I've only ever seen the lyre myself, but it's very possible that some group with deeper pockets ordered a custom set for their drum and bugle band. Quite attractive, actually.
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Old 26-02-16, 04:20 PM
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The badge begs the question: did each type of instrument have a representative badge?
If that was the case then there must have been a lot of lyre players!

Incidentally, I've seen both QVC & KC versions of the same badge but not a QC version. It's quite possible that the QVC & KC badges are still commercially available and still being worn.

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PS... they seem to have had uses in addition to being band cap badges, you can sometimes find them with, for example, a central number.
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