The Badges of the Manchester Regiment

[manchesters]

Hello,

Since joining I have been asked for further photos of some badges and so I thought I would start this thread so that members can see some of my badges and also post photos of their own badges, which I would love to see.

I can offer identification, authentification and hopefully further information on the badges you post.

To start with I have attached two photos that have been requested.

Jeff wanted to see 3 particular badges of the 96th Foot, an Officers Helmet Plate, an Officers Glengarry badge and an other ranks non-voided Glengarry badge.

I was also asked to show some Volunteer Badges, but there are so amny. Therefore I have chosen those from my home town the 3rd VB. Probably the hardest to find badges of them all.

regards

[Jeff Mc William]

Simon
Very many thanks for the excellent CU's of the 96F items. Real "gems" indeed and a splendid collection of rare Manchester badges. Thank you again for sharing these with us. Regards Jeff

[Tinto]

Very nice, Simon. Thanks for showing these.
Would you please post badge(s) of 6th VB Manchester Regiment.
Cheers, Tinto

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Simon,
What can you tell me about the ranks glengarry on the right of your first photo, I was interested to see it is solid centre one.
Regards Frank

Originally Posted by manchesters

Hello,

Since joining I have been asked for further photos of some badges and so I thought I would start this thread so that members can see some of my badges and also post photos of their own badges, which I would love to see.

I can offer identification, authentification and hopefully further information on the badges you post.

To start with I have attached two photos that have been requested.

Jeff wanted to see 3 particular badges of the 96th Foot, an Officers Helmet Plate, an Officers Glengarry badge and an other ranks non-voided Glengarry badge.

I was also asked to show some Volunteer Badges, but there are so amny. Therefore I have chosen those from my home town the 3rd VB. Probably the hardest to find badges of them all.

regards

[manchesters]

Frank,

Not a lot really. An unusual variant with E/W loops.
Someone said it was an early type but I know of no written information on the subject.

regards

[Neil Pearce]

Hi Simon

Long time no speak, and welcome to the forum!

Do you have an 11th Manchesters you could show us?

Cheers

[manchesters]

Hello,

I will do some 6VB and an 11th Bn this week.

Now lets see everyone elses!!

regards

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Simon,
I don't think I've ever seen one before, the brass is a good colour, I take it the loops are brass and you are happy with it?
Regards Frank

Originally Posted by manchesters

Frank,

Not a lot really. An unusual variant with E/W loops.
Someone said it was an early type but I know of no written information on the subject.

regards

[manchesters]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Hello Simon,
I don't think I've ever seen one before, the brass is a good colour, I take it the loops are brass and you are happy with it?
Regards Frank

Yes it's fine

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Simon,
Well, in that case, I think you have got yourself a rare little badge!
Regards again Frank

[Jeff Mc William]

Hi again Simon
As promised, some of my Manchester images :

63.G1c.jpg 63F Offs 1855 - 61c.jpg 63F ORs 1855 - 61.jpg 63F Pork Pie Nos.jpg MRegt 5VBn.jpg MRegt Colln.jpg

Just in case anyone asks...no, I don't have any of these anymore...just the photos. Regards Jeff

[AndyC_65]

Hello Simon,

Many thanks for sharing the pictures - always interesting to see other collectors badges.

I personally collect to the county from the right side of the Pennines (that's right as in geographical and correctness ), and therefore have a huge interest in any rose badges.

Can you tell me what the rose in the volunteers photo is, and indeed if there's a known correct way for it to be worn?

For example, as shown is the "House of York" alignment, upside down from this position would be the "House of Lancaster".

Many thanks,

Andy C

[mooke07]

Welcome to the Forum Simon,

Many years ago when I lived in York I sold you a WM Manchester Regiment pre-1922 badge when times were tough. Regret selling it but respected that Manchesters were your thing. I bought a broken one and had Dave repair it. Will post a picture as it is a pretty good replacement.

Here is my Manchesters bullion that I think dates to 1881-1885. Anything you can tell me about it would be appreciated. You probably told me the dates back then. Great to see some of your badges and to have your knowledge on the Forum.

Regards Dean

[manchesters]

Dean,

I am sorry I dont remember that sale, but thankyou anyway. I have had a few white metal cap badges since then, its quite a scarce version.

The cap badge you illustrate is one of my favourite badges and was worn on the peaked forage cap by Officers, Warrant Officers and certain other SNCO's such as Drum Major etc.

It came in a one piece version and also a 2 piece version.

The bottom scroll can be found with "MANCHESTER REGIMENT" and also "THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT".

Silver bullion examples are to be foiund for the Volunteers.

regards

[manchesters]

Here is a photo of my 11th (S) Bn OSD cap badge

Made by J R Gaunt, London and with blades.

Collar badges are identical but with loops.

regards