Arm badge P A O H?

[Robthereiver]

Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi, was given this badge for Xmas, but have no idea what it is. Arm badge, blazer or fantasy, any ideas? Thanks in advance and best wishes for Xmas, Mike

Hello Mike

Merry Christmas to you.

What a nice gift, I think you'll find this is a Blazer Badge produced for the Old Comrades Assoc. of the 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars (PAOH).
I think I might have a photo of one in wear I'll see if I can locate it. I knew members of the regiment and one of them kindly gave my wife a jacket with a badge embroidered (Cotton Thread) on it of a similar design please see attached image.

The crown, above the PAOH monogram, is known by several names Guelphic, Albert's or Eight Arched, and it was used by quite a number of Regiments during Georgian & Victorian times, but later as well. Due to Prince Albert's Connection to the 11H, it became 'Alberts' Crown.

I hope that's of help.

Cheers
Rob

[fearnaught]

Hi Rob, Thank you, I think you are right, it certainly has the look of a blazer badge. The badge you show is very similar, so unless proved otherwise I will go with that explanation. It would explain the quality as it seemed to good a quality for some fantasy badge, thanks again and all the best for the New Year, Mike

[fearnaught]

Hi Frank, here is the back, as I said it looks modern, best wishes Mike

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Mike , yes I see what you mean, very clearly no significant age to it whatsoever, but, still a most handsome badge, certainly not foreign or fashion in anyway, the crown is merely that particular manufacturers interpretation, rather late in the day, perhaps, although, very pleasing in my opinion.

Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi Frank, here is the back, as I said it looks modern, best wishes Mike