Royal Engineers Militia

[iaindh]

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

[engr9266]

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

[iaindh]

Hi Jerry,

thanks the one I've seen looks dubious

regards, Iain

[dubaiguy]

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

[engr9266]

Originally Posted by dubaiguy

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 definitely 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

Mark, Thanks for bumping my old memory awake. Yes I do have those badges.
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

[iaindh]

So, does this look like the real thing?


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regards,

Iain

[engr9266]

Originally Posted by engr9266

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

Iain, Since my post (quoted)of a couple of years ago I now have 6x GV1R RE badges with the M attached, 1 said to be Bermuda and 1 to Malta. 5 of the badges are GM and 1 is Officer bronze with blades.
Jerry

[iaindh]

So is there a difference between the RE Militia and the RE Malta?

And RE Malta perhaps only wartime?

TIA Iain

[JM Carter]

I have been reading this thread with interest and am trying to establish when this badge was first authorised/manufactured. A message from Firmin & Sons received today says,

"Within a wreath of laurel the Garter surmounted by an Imperial Crown. In the centre the Royal Cypher of - Edward VIII or George VI Across the base of the wreath a scroll worded Royal Engineers. Above this the letter M. All in gilding metal except the letter M which is in white metal. And seems to have been worn latterly by the Fortress Company, Malta (see Kipling & King figure 1944) Soldiers pattern cap badges were made by all the companies that have merged or been taken over by Firmin & Sons and they include William Dowler & Sons, Smith & Wright, J R Gaunt & Sons, Firmin & Sons."

However, I know that there is also a George V version but was this after WWI?
Does anyone know when the badge was first used and which units were authorised to wear it please?
Thanks. John