Yorkshire Hussars - Genuine Examples

[2747andy]

Although there are probably many methods of construction for Genuine Yorks Huss badges, here are the two examples of ORs bi-metal badges in my collection, which I am certain are Genuine. The points to look for IMO are that the badge should be constructed in two parts, with the POW plumes being fitted to the rose.

Picture 1 - Both badges together, the left having a much wider coronet (14 mm) compared to the right which is 10mm.

Picture 2 - Narrow Coronet (NC) badge, showing the flat center to the rose.

Picture 3 - Wide Coronet (WC) badge, showing protruding center, a bit like an erect nipple (sorry if some of you cannot remember what one looks like!).

Picture 4 - Rear of WC badge, showing sweat hole to rear of coronet, the POW plumes are fitted behind the tip of the rose with the three feather stems being folded into the profile of the rose and braized. POW plumes fitted to rear of rose.

Picture 5 - Rear of NC badge, no sweat hole in this case and the rose has a rounded semi circular tab, which has been used to fix the POW plume to. Rose fitted to rear of POW plumes.

Picture 6 - Rear of both badges, note the slider is fitted at the same point on both badges (center of feathers). Most of the copies I have seen have had the slider fitted rear of the coronet!

[James G]

Andy,

Thanks for posting those. Do you know which of the badges is the earliest or are they 2 contemporary badges by different manufacturers,

James

[2747andy]

James,
you have hit the nail on the head.... very hard to date, going by the fact that they have sliders would place them between 1906 and 1956 when all Yorkshire Yeo Regts merged into one. Gaylor does state that the badges were "struck in two sites" and "the design remained constant" by this I assume he means two makers? Which could mean that there were two different constructions?

Andy