laurel leaves "Militia"

[Britbadge]

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"??

[Expat Yeoman]

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

[manchesters]

The second point is due to the fact that 'UBIQUE' is a battle honour to which they were not entitled.

regards

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by manchesters

The second point is due to the fact that 'UBIQUE' is a battle honour to which they were not entitled.

regards

Correct, but that was not the question as I read the post.

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.

[Britbadge]

I get your point of view with regards to battle honors (not serving overseas), but I thought "Ubique" was a motto.