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Andy the badge in the OPs photos is the more squared off, diamond shaped Royal Scots badge that replaced the design virtually identical to the Scots Guards pattern, seen in the IWM photo posted for comparison with the Scots Guards. There had been representations about the similarities in design, but in fairness the Royal Scots had long used the star of the Order of the thistle as their principal insignia and they had existed since well before the 3rd (Scots) Foot Guards.
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I agree Paul. Given that Jeff states it came via Manion's and therefore (possibly) another collector I suspect the ribbons may have been added as a 'collector upgrade'. Nonetheless a superb attributable jacket.
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I think the "upgrade" is actually the reverse and I would certainly remove it.
There is little worse than polyester star ribband. |
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Thanks Alan. This clears up the question. Post 1931 the officer badge becomes more squared off for Royal Scots. Really helpful. Thanks
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Pic of LTC Turner wearing enlisted collar insignia
Mystery solved. Found a pic of LTC Fuller wearing my uniform. He is wearing enlisted Royal Scots - not officer collar insignia.
Don't know why - but they are obviously enlisted collar insignia in the original pic. Looks like he is a Major in this pic and only wearing the Military Cross ribbon, as MSO was awarded later Fuller was killed in summer 1918. This original pic is from the 1925 Royal Scots Regimental history. |
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Thanks to all my fellow collectors for information.
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Yes - in original pic - clearly the thistle - not the star
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Thanks.
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Thanks Hoot. If I could get a better pic to post it would be helpful to resolve this issue.
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