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28-05-10, 11:48 AM
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Worcester or Worcester Realted Shako Query
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This is probably one for the Worcester Regiment gurus out there... Can anyone (Jeff?) shed some light on these 2 'shako' plates. Parkyn mentions the use of the Worcester castle as being Worcester Militia - which would mean that sunburst star would have been silvered? rather than gilded - unless they have been re-gilded intentionally for some reason. The workmanship and quality is excellent, so I am not treating them as copies or restrikes. The 'castle one' does have the 'Firm' motto which is associated with the 36th Foot rather than the 29th Foot. They are both brooched - which seems odd, but not unlikely if they weren't fixed to a helmet. I can't seem to track these down anywhere. If necessary, I will post pictures of the backs - if it helps in identifying them. Ideas, ladies and gentlemen.... 
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28-05-10, 04:36 PM
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David. Will these two pages from Bennet's book be of any use ? The badge to the 29th was also worn on the glengarry from about 1879 to 1881 I believe. Your pictures are fantastic by the way. Thanks for posting them. Jeff
Bennet (1).jpg Bennet (2).jpg Bennet (3).jpg Last edited by Jeff Mc William; 28-05-10 at 08:15 PM.
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28-05-10, 05:16 PM
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Hello gentlemen,
Now that Roger has passed away, I would suggest another ' authority ' ( he won't like me saying that but I think he is ), on the Worcesters could be ROLICA, he served a long time in the regiment and as you probably know, has a very substantial and beautiful collection of Worcestershire Regiment badges. Oh, I would also agree with Jeff re the images in Roger's book, two very nice badges David, I'm sure I can remember you saying that you were going to make me drool ?? could this be the start ?? the only stars I have are numbers 337 amd 353 in the same book, so I'm well impressed. Dave.  PS, No reflection on your photo's Jeff but my eyes are not as good as they could be, I've taken a closer shot of the text but I've also ( doh ), cut off the heading.... " The White Helmet ", hope this shot helps you David. DC. Last edited by davec2; 28-05-10 at 05:28 PM. Reason: PS
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28-05-10, 05:33 PM
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28-05-10, 05:36 PM
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28-05-10, 07:07 PM
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Hi David. The book was written and privately published by the late Major R.W.Bennett in 1994. He had to publish it privately because (like me) he couldn't find a publisher willing to print it, so he had to market it via the MHS. Would you believe it..a fantastic book like that ! Sorry I can't remember the price (about £12 I think). It is about A4 size and has 172 pages.
I guess your best hope is to try Amazon or someone else on the Web, or put an advert in the MHS Journal, as I think it will be very scarce these days. The ISBN number is : 0-9524231-0-3 I hope you manage to get a copy as it is an excellent book. Regards Jeff DaveC Thanks for enlarging the page for me, I don't have that facility on my scanner. And yes, I agree re Rolica he is a splendid bloke and has a fine collection. Regards Jeff Last edited by Jeff Mc William; 28-05-10 at 07:26 PM.
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28-05-10, 07:32 PM
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Hello again both David and Jeff,
I got my copy a couple of years ago from the Worcester Museum thanks to Clive, it was, I think about £25.00p then, which is what Amazon are asking currently and with free postage, a cracking book for anyone interested in the regiment. It was because I saw Clive's original album that I developed a liking for their badges and as an aside, I wish he would answer my messages !! All the best. Dave.
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29-05-10, 09:00 AM
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Many thanks to you both. I'll see what I can track down. Dave,
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