Royal Guernsey Militia Badge

[wright241]

Here is what I feel is a nice genuine RGM badge. It has a nice crimped
slider, is 'rounded' in both dimensions and has a very nice patina.
This is not my normal area and I was wondering what the period of use was. As I can't find it in KK Vol1 - and I seem to have left Vol2 back in Germany I assume that it is post Great War - and was used up from ... to ...?
Any help appreciated.
david

[jermil]

Your badge was worn from C.1925 until the Regiment was 'suspended' in 1940.

It is an O/R's badge as the Officers version was in OSD Bronze with a strung bugle in the centre instead of the shield.

regards
Jermil

[wright241]

Originally Posted by jermil

Your badge was worn from C.1925 until the Regiment was 'suspended' in 1940.

It is an O/R's badge as the Officers version was in OSD Bronze with a strung bugle in the centre instead of the shield.

regards
Jermil

Many thanks Jermil. I have been on the lookout for the officers version but have had no luck so far.
Rgds, david

[jermil]

I have been trying to get one of the Officers badges for over 20 years, I have only seen four and two of those are in Castle Cornet Militia Museum

Jermil

[wright241]

Originally Posted by jermil

I have been trying to get one of the Officers badges for over 20 years, I have only seen four and two of those are in Castle Cornet Militia Museum

Jermil

That might just explain it.........
I must try harder....
Thanks and good hunting. david

[54Bty]

Originally Posted by jermil

I have been trying to get one of the Officers badges for over 20 years, I have only seen four and two of those are in Castle Cornet Militia Museum

Jermil

Better start saving all your pounds as this is only a button!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-VICTORIAN...item3a5b30b757

[jermil]

I was bidding on that but gave up at £55. It seems that there are more fanatical Jersey & Guernsey Militia collectors out there than I thought there were !

Jermil