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Lancashire Artillery Volunteers
Does anyone know what the attached badge which is cast alloy with three small holes might have been used for.
I would also be pleased to hear from anyone who might know anything about the history of the units Pipes and Drums. Thanks P.B.
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Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )” |
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Peter,
All I know of their Pipes & Drums is that Joe Massey was appointed Pipe Major in 1967. Aad |
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Aad,
Thanks. I haved just acquried the uniform in the attached photos.The green tunic has anodised RA collars and buttons,the kilt and plaid are Crawford tartan and the tunic has a makers label with the name "Piper Major C Seagroves "inside. I wonder if after 1967 the tunics of the Liverpool Irish were passed to the band of the Lancashire Artillery Volunteers which were then worn with Crawford tartan. I hope to be in touch with someone shortly who may be able to confirm if that was the case. P.B.
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Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )” Last edited by Peter Brydon; 07-02-12 at 02:03 PM. |
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This is how the uniform would look when worn.
If anyone can confirm the way the plaid is attached at the end with what is in effect a buckled belt of tartan material I would be most grateful.I presume, from its length,the belt was worn round the waist before going across the chest and over the shoulder where is would hang down loose ? ( members were very helpful some time ago when I was trying to work out how a fly plaid was fitted ) Drummers wore a feather bonnet and pipers the glengarry with R.A. cap badge. The plaid brooch was I believe a plain quoit with R.A. badge on it. ( if anyone comes across a reasonably priced one please let me know ) P.B.
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Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )” Last edited by Peter Brydon; 08-02-12 at 01:39 PM. |
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Now I know who got it while I was out.
Marc |
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