Essex Yeomanry officer and sergeants - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Expat Yeoman · #1 12-02-20, 10:39 PM

I was very pleased to pick up this image from our favourite online auction site as there were several illuminating elements for my research - and regardless I thought a nice pic!

A question to the group please, I'd love your opinions on the cap badge worn by the officer - specifically what metal do you think it is.

I have a view but will keep my counsel for now.

I have yet to receive the original so the photo is as per the image from the auction, haven't had a chance to rescan at higher res etc.

Look forward to your thoughts.

Expat Yeoman · #2 23-02-20, 12:00 AM

55 views but no comments so far, so I'll make it a specific question then:

Would you say the officer is wearing a gilt or bronze cap badge?

Very interested to get thoughts and opinions on that.

Thanks!

Fatherofthree · #3 23-02-20, 12:31 AM

Greetings.

Bronzed, purely based on the fact that it doesn't appear to shine in the same way that the one worn by the Sergeant does.

Regards.

Brian

cbuehler · #4 23-02-20, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fatherofthree

Greetings.

Bronzed, purely based on the fact that it doesn't appear to shine in the same way that the one worn by the Sergeant does.

Regards.

Brian

It would certainly appear to be OSD bronze, but the collars appear bright. Note also the Sergeants collars appear darker as well, so could the photo be playing tricks on our eyes?

CB

Fatherofthree · #5 23-02-20, 01:37 AM

Well spotted CB.

Tricky creatures these camera thingies.

Regards.

Brian

Expat Yeoman · #6 23-02-20, 05:14 AM

Thanks chaps.

The SNCO badges will be gilding metal.

I agree the sun is not helping here!

I have a view but will hold off sharing for a little longer in case any other comments are forthcoming.