Interesting Bullion Despatch Rider Patch

[Roy]

Hi Gents,

This beauty just arrived with much thanks to a fellow forum member who kindly sent it over. Well used and with age, gold bullion thread on black. No idea of it's origin but love the look of it, so a very welcome addition.

Cheers,

Roy

[manchesters]

Roy,

The shape of the wheel reminds me of South African types.

Was it sent over from there by any chance?

regards

[irish]

Roy, Nice looking addition to your growing collection.
Best
Jack

[Roy]

Thanks Gents,

This came from one of our member in the UK.

Thanks for the South African possible Simon, I will keep my eyes in that direction on photos etc.

I'm really excited about this one, a lovely looking piece. There is so little known history about these mostly unofficial patches, I'm hoping that given time and a little research (aka luck) that more can be learned.

Cheerio,

Roy

[btns]

My initial thought was Deutsche Reichsbahn, but all badges I have found are different (all metal, wings up etc.)

[Lancer 17]

Hi Roy

Another great pick up and again the Forum working at its best.

Regards Phil.

[Rob Miller]

It is a nice badge, WW1 RNAS perhaps?

Rob

[tynesideirish]

A lovely badge. I hope it is a Despatch Rider one, but I agree with btns and would think this is a Deutsche Reichsbahn badge. They have been variations of the DR winged wheel badge in use since 1920. I hope I'm wrong.

[Roy]

Thanks for all your comments gents,

As with so many of these rare pieces the jury is out until some hard evidence surfaces. In the meantime it's just a case of enjoying it for what it is.

If nothing else pieces like this keep the research going and our interest up. I will keep my fingers crossed but my mind open.

Cheers,

Roy