RLC

[Malcolm Davey]

Originally Posted by Fatboy Ken

Exactly, what I said to joachim, it came from HQ RLC Deepcut, If you tried this stunt with the Regimental QM's of the army, you'd be made to pay for the mistake, but leave it in the hands of the top end, ....... smells like another change over is a coming.

Worst thing that could have been done, was to put the Ordnance Corps and Transport Corps together, ...... and let the incompetent Ordance Officers run the show, ....... just like the Crimea all over again, god help us all if another war comes along with that lot in charge.

In Gulf 1 not a single complaint, Gulf 2 !! you had all the old guy's from Gulf 1 running the show, keeping all the supplies on the backs of the trucks as we were moving along, with an extended resupply chain following behind, god !! we were even supplying the yanks with stuff cos their own guys were having problems.

If they don't understand the complexities of a simple "CAP BADGE" what chance have the infantry & tankies got with their Supplies.

RIGHT !!! Rant over

Ken (DA FATBOY!!!)

PS !! I blame joachim, cos he asked the question first, ............ lol

Oi it was talking to you two kunckleheads that started it so go look in a mirror, i thought collecting Cavalry and Yeomanry was bad but this seems a right mess lol

All the best
Malc

[Phil2M]

Heres my example of the long lugged TKS badge that Andy mentioned earlier. http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=55555

Phil

[fougasse1940]

These might help:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mike.co...RLC_Part1a.htm
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mike.co...RLC_Part1b.htm

Rgds,
Thomas.

[Fatboy Ken]

Thank you fourgasse1940, you are my saviour

Now everything makes sense, ................ LOL

Everything went to pot after I left in 1995, which was to be expected. I didn't leave anything behind when I left, still have it all in a few boxes upstairs Well !! nobody was interested in an old fart & his outdated methods anymore were they, .........

Ken

[Mike_2817]

Glad you like my RLC Badge pages

Still looking for a cloth red backed example as worn by Chefs with the Kings Regiment for my own collection

[engr9266]

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

Glad you like my RLC Badge pages

Still looking for a cloth red backed example as worn by Chefs with the Kings Regiment for my own collection

Is this the one ??

[Fatboy Ken]

JERRY !! You have no right doing that to Mike_2817, you are a very naughty boy. He was asking if anyone had one spare, not show me a picture of one !!

If I find one around Mike_2817, you'll be the first to know.

Now as for you Jerry, "Go and stand in the corner, and face the wall" over there.
(tut,tut,tut)

Great pages of the RLC badges, ........... thank you

Ken

[engr9266]

Sorry Mike_2817, it was way pass my bedtime and........ As Ken said We will keep our eye's open for you. Saying that I have had mine one for several years now and I cannot recall seeing another on sale but you never know, one will turn up now.
Ken, I live in a round room so there are no corner's (snigger snigger)

[Mike_2817]

Have seen one or two around, but never for sale/trade. Was asked to ID one at the MHS meet at Derby the other weekend as well - ah well

Answer, stand as far away from the door in a round room, and go to bed with no supper.

But I forgive you.

As for the badge, one will find its way to me one day, along with the one I have never seen before!

[bess55]

Originally Posted by fougasse1940

These might help:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mike.co...RLC_Part1a.htm
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mike.co...RLC_Part1b.htm

Rgds,
Thomas.

Thomas and jerry (no pun intended)
really helpful posts for this badge thank you. Regarding the anodised versions - are they made by anyone other than Toye? (TKS). I'm sure I have seen a London Badge and Button version in A/A but I could be wrong.

Now, I have an all silver version of the RLC cap badge in A/A. It is the same design as the RLC we know but the dimensions seem different and the star at the rear of the badge is not as 'sharp' in relief as is usually seen. There is no makers name on the slider. I will try and post an image at the weekend.

Any ideas anyone?

Regards all

Bess

[tonyb]

Great thread,very interesting and some cracking reference material
Cheers Tony.

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by bess55

Regarding the anodised versions - are they made by anyone other than Toye? (TKS). I'm sure I have seen a London Badge and Button version in A/A but I could be wrong.

See earlier posts for other maker marks.

Originally Posted by bess55

Now, I have an all silver version of the RLC cap badge in A/A. It is the same design as the RLC we know but the dimensions seem different and the star at the rear of the badge is not as 'sharp' in relief as is usually seen. There is no makers name on the slider.

A/A badges without a maker mark are mostly made for the collectors market.

Shouldn't this be in the "Other Army Departments and Corps Badges" section?

Rgds,

Thomas.

[Mike_2817]

I have only seen Anodised marked TKS with LB&B, Ammo&Co & Firmin being Gilt/Metal only in both Silver/Gold & Coloured for LB&B & Firmin, Silver/Gold only for Ammo&Co

Not seen an All Silver AA version and will be interested where it came from.

Also seen a recent manufactured All Black in metal reported to be worn by Commando Brigade RLC?
Also seen in RE, RA & REME

[engr9266]

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

I have only seen Anodised marked TKS with LB&B, Ammo&Co & Firmin being Gilt/Metal only in both Silver/Gold & Coloured for LB&B & Firmin, Silver/Gold only for Ammo&Co

Not seen an All Silver AA version and will be interested where it came from.

Also seen a recent manufactured All Black in metal reported to be worn by Commando Brigade RLC?
Also seen in RE, RA & REME

Here is a picture of the different types. I have in there a pewter version for presentations. There is also a sand coloured one and I have never seen an all silver A/A badge.

[Mike_2817]

Yes I do have a small (collar size) and large (cap size) Pewter badges for presentation pieces, but as they are not intended to be worn did not mention them.

I also have 5 different colour backing Officers Bullion Badges.