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Ok, its pretty much confirmed that the 4th Battalion Taranaki badge was never worn pre 1911, so we now have a reasonably solid timeline.
First issue (1911) - XI Taranaki with Battle Honours Second issue - XI Taranaki without Battle Honours Third issue (1921-1923) IV Battalion Taranaki (worn into the 1930s) |
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4th Battalion (Taranaki) Wellington Rifles 1895 - 1911.
4th Battalion (Taranaki) Wellington Rifles 1895 - 1911..jpg 4th Taranaki Battalion shoulder titles 1899 - 1911. 4th Battalion (Taranaki) Wellington Rifles 1899 - 1911..jpg First issue (1911) - XI Taranaki with Battle Honours Taranaki XI Regiment with Battle Honours.jpg Second issue (circa 1914 - 1948) - XI Taranaki without Battle Honours Taranaki XI Regiment without Battle Honours.jpg Third issue (1921-1923) IV Battalion Taranaki (worn into the 1930s) Taranaki IV Battalion Taranaki (worn into the 1930s).jpg |
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Hi Brent,
Thanks for the pictures and dates for these Taranaki Regiment badges. Regards, John Quote:
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[QUOTE=atillathenunns;560047]4th Battalion (Taranaki) Wellington Rifles 1895 - 1911.
Attachment 257516 Thanks for sharing these, its really great to visually see the progression of the badge. I am curious about the coloured backings on the 1895-1911 badges, is this original or just something done to highlight the display? |
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[QUOTE=RNeil;560117]
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The white felt behind the 2nd Wellington helmet plate represents the white helmet that was worn by the 2nd Wellington.
2nd Wellington Battalion 56a.jpg |
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Hi Brent
Great collection. Thanks for sharing. John |
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[QUOTE=atillathenunns;560129]Thanks for that, its a very nice touch
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Hi,
many thanks for the superb image 5WWCT of the 11th Taranaki Officers. This surely throws up more questions. 1. If a mix of badges were worn, does this mean that only officers of the 4th Battalion of the Taranaki Rifle Regiment were permitted to wear this collar, and why, and surely this should now be designated as a collar only. 2. Did the other ranks follow this format? 3. What were the 4th Battalion of the 11th in 1930. Are they Territorials or a Cadet unit? - for example the 4th Battalion of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment were cadets, wearing a voided version of their Regiments Cap badge, with different wording to center. Many thanks James. |
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Yes there is photographic evidence that the other ranks wore the brass version. Quote:
In 1923 the 4th Battalion Wellington Regiment was re-designated the Taranaki Regiment. So it would seem the 4th Battalion badges were made during this period and wasted out into the 1930s. Bronze 4th Battalion badge from the Laurie Osbourne collection. 11th Taranaki 4th Battalion bronze officers..jpg |
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Many thanks Brent.
James. |
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