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laurel leaves "Militia"
Can anyone share some wisdom on the laurel leaves. I’ve noticed that some badges (RA / Militia) have 10, 12 and 14 laurel leaves - Is there any significance or just a manufactures artistic discretion?*
And.....why are laurel leaves used as a “place filler” or in lieu of a blank scroll to differentiate Militia and Volunteer Forces from the "regulars"?? |
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Territorial artillery
On your first point, Litchfield's book on Territorial Artillery ascribes the difference in the number of leaves to be manufacturer variations. If there is more to it than that then I too would be interested to learn more.
I can't help on militia or your second point, sorry. EY |
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The second point is due to the fact that 'UBIQUE' is a battle honour to which they were not entitled.
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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The question was, why the laurels and not just blank (or seeded) as was done in many infantry volunteer badges. I do not know the answer, but I assume it is just nice a solution someone came up with.
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Henk Interested in the lineage of the unit your badge represents? Try: Regimental lineages |
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I get your point of view with regards to battle honors (not serving overseas), but I thought "Ubique" was a motto.
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