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Waikouaiti Rifles 1865
I'm following up a museum request from Waikouaiti(North of Dunedin) on this soldier .Doe's any one recognised his hat badge .The unit was only operating one year in 1865 ,reforming later with a different uniform .
It may be an early Volunteer badge or possibly one of a British unit .Is 1865 too early for NZ volunteer badges ? Any opinions would be appreciated . Cheers Iain |
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Hi Iain,
Interesting picture you have shown. I'm no expert but the badge looks something like a QVC/VR cypher. I have one like it which I think is the first pattern Heretaunga Mounted Rifles badge, on left of the picture attached. Cheers, Tinto |
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I agree the badge is a scrolled VR with Victorian crown.
Interestingly, as early as 1861, friendly Maori were issued VR badges to identify them from hostile Maori, unfortunately hostile Maori got a hold of one and made copies that were used to infiltrate British lines. Badge wise they would rate as the earliest known badge fakes. |
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Another one of the Waikouawiti Rifle Volunteers ,circa 1890 .Helmet plates opinions ?
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Hi Iain,
Another excellent picture, thanks for showing. Three men are possibly wearing the general issue NZ Volunteers HP with bugle and garter (Oldham 2/1). I think others are wearing the British Coat of Arms which don't seem to have a scroll? Something like Staff Instructors (Oldham 3/49). Cheers, Tinto |
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Some similar helmet plates from my collection.
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Thanks chaps ,hopefully I can get some more gems from the Waikouaiti museum to look at
Cheers Iain |
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