Middlesex 17th/23rd Service Btns (Football)?? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Neil Pearce · #1 13-10-09, 10:59 PM

I have recently come across this photograph. I believe it was originally part of a card containing Middlesex WWI raised items, including the Public Works Battalion, some collar dogs, and another enamel badge. Sadly, I don't have the original badge

Can anyone enlighten me on this badge? Clearly, it's not listed in KK. Does anyone know whether this was the 17th (1st Footballers) or 23rd (2nd Footballers), or both? I have seen shoulder titles in the past, but never a cap badge.

I cant find the original file now, but also recall that the enamel badge had "UPS" on a scroll below a fusiliers grenade, with 2 flags. Another mystery probably better suited to a different post....

Any guidance will be gratefully received as always!
Neil

Deejayuu · #2 13-10-09, 11:10 PM

Hi Neil,
i believe that this badge is a spurious badge and never actually existed outside the repro artists studio.
Cheers, Dave

Neil Pearce · #3 13-10-09, 11:38 PM

Thanks Dave. I suspected this might be the case - never seen or heard of one!

I'll try and find the file I have re the UPS badge. It was attached to an email I think, so need to wade through them.

Just sent you a PM re Leeds Pals.

Cheers Neil

Neil Pearce · #4 13-10-09, 11:43 PM

Found it!! Can anyone enlighten me?

RF connection?

Cheers, Neil

oc14 · #5 14-10-09, 05:48 AM

It is the University and Public Schools Battalion(s) of the Royal Fusiliers (think it was something like 18th to 21st Battalions - i'm sure some-one will know exactly which Battalions it was.

OC14

Alan O · #6 14-10-09, 06:48 AM

Dave,

Is quite right - the Middlesex 'Football' Bn cap badge is total fantasy and made to decieve the collector. The Bn did not wear such an item.

Alan

Neil Pearce · #7 14-10-09, 07:21 AM

Thanks to all. One scrubbed off the wants list, and one added!

Cheers, Neil

Alan O · #8 19-05-16, 07:15 PM

http://qmsmilitaria.com/shop.php

Search for football and there is a photo of a 23rd Middlesex with the standard cap badge and no football in sight.

Keith Blakeman · #9 19-05-16, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan O

http://qmsmilitaria.com/shop.php

Search for football and there is a photo of a 23rd Middlesex with the standard cap badge and no football in sight.

And an unrecorded shoulder title. Not too clear though.