Not the foggiest! - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

alastaircox · #1 02-03-20, 05:01 PM

These two were in a collection of mainly WW1 and a few WW2 War Service badges, a few militia/volunteer association badges. All were British. What are these two rogues? I can't even get close to identifying them!

A bell (Liberty?) sword crossed key against a boat and the date 1879. Gilt brass, no makers mark 27mm x 21mm.

Many thanks in advance, Alastair

RSM · #2 02-03-20, 09:47 PM

Not wishing to send you on a wild goose chase but the crossed sword and keys (St. Paul and St. Peter) with a boat is similar to the coat of arms of the Diocese of Portsmouth, so possibly ecclesiastical and a Hampshire connection?

alastaircox · #3 02-03-20, 10:29 PM

Thank you, definitely connected to the Portsmouth Diocese (CoE) and therefore almost certainly not military. {edit} It's the Winchester and Portsmouth Diocese Guild of Church Bell ringers.

peter monahan · #4 03-03-20, 02:39 PM

"It's the Winchester and Portsmouth Diocese Guild of Church Bell ringers."

Oh, well spotted, that man! This is why I love this forum.