Royal D'urban Rangers - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Alex Rice · #1 30-03-23, 08:57 AM

Hi All
Does anyone here have, or have knowledge of, or even ever seen an RDR helmet plate?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

Traist · #2 06-05-23, 12:21 PM

Hi Alex,

The cap badge appears to be a loose crown above RDR. An artists impression of the helmet plate appears in Curson's book, but it is based on what they think it is and not on the actual badge.

Regards

Andrew

Alex Rice · #3 07-05-23, 06:12 AM

Thanks Andrew. Yes, just wondering if there is one out there somewhere...never heard of one in a collection but there must be one tucked away somewhere!

RobD · #4 07-05-23, 01:21 PM

I note in Tylden the RDR are noted as having worn a leather cap (shako?) - see pic. They seem to have been a tiny outfit, even by Natal Volunteers standards...

Alex Rice · #5 08-05-23, 05:46 AM

Ya, formed in the very early days of the Natal colony, so there can't have been too many available men.
Cheers,
Alex