1st Volunteer Battn Lincs Regt

[Keith Blakeman]

Just done a quick web search to check if any of their stuff is cached.

6th November 2013. Lot 90 1st Lincolnshire (Lincoln) RV Pouch Belt Plate c.1860-83. It’s the one in the image but this an additional ‘Ready’ lower scroll.

[Keith Blakeman]

Finally, Coldstream Military Antiques have one as in the image for sale.

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by Keith Blakeman

Finally, Coldstream Military Antiques have one as in the image for sale.

This one? https://www.coldstreammilitaryantiqu...n-GB//page_906

[Wmr-RHB]

What about this one: http://www.britisharmybadges.com/shop.php?ps=1&pg=2#
Second from the top.

As the text says, probably also used by the 2nd Lincolnshire RVC (1888 - 1883)

Westlake says that the 1st was uniformed scarlet with yellow facings and the 2nd scarlet with blue facings. That would then mean that the picture shows 1st Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteer Corps (1880 - 1883).

[manchesters]

Originally Posted by Wmr-RHB

What about this one: http://www.britisharmybadges.com/shop.php?ps=1&pg=2#
Second from the top.

As the text says, probably also used by the 2nd Lincolnshire RVC (1888 - 1883)

Westlake says that the 1st was uniformed scarlet with yellow facings and the 2nd scarlet with blue facings. That would then mean that the picture shows 1st Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteer Corps (1880 - 1883).

Neither of your last two links are good.

The first doesnt go anywhere and the second doesnt show any badge you refer too.

please try again.

regards

[stewart andrew scott]

Dear All. Thanks again for your expert help and responses. It now seems that I have the answer that I was hoping for, ie that the gentleman in the photo is an officer of the 1st Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and I am now convinced that it is, in deed, Arthur Ellwood, later to become Lt Col OC 1st Volunteer Battn Lincolnshire Regiment; his son Arthur, who survived WW1 in 4th Battn Lincs Regt, later rose to become OC of the 4th Battn.
A final question if I may - not having any experience whatsoever of buying badges, I wonder if I might gauge the consensus of opinion on the cost of the pouch belt badge advertised by Coldstream Military Antiques (£300) - fair? Kind regards to all for sharing your knowledge and time. Stewart

[manchesters]

Originally Posted by stewart andrew scott

Dear All. Thanks again for your expert help and responses. It now seems that I have the answer that I was hoping for, ie that the gentleman in the photo is an officer of the 1st Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and I am now convinced that it is, in deed, Arthur Ellwood, later to become Lt Col OC 1st Volunteer Battn Lincolnshire Regiment; his son Arthur, who survived WW1 in 4th Battn Lincs Regt, later rose to become OC of the 4th Battn.
A final question if I may - not having any experience whatsoever of buying badges, I wonder if I might gauge the consensus of opinion on the cost of the pouch belt badge advertised by Coldstream Military Antiques (£300) - fair? Kind regards to all for sharing your knowledge and time. Stewart

Coldstream Military Antiques is part of The Bosley family businesses and as such one of the most prestigious militaria dealers worldwide.

You can be content in knowing that their badges are as described and certainly original. They have badges for sale that you may never see elsewhere.

i would say this badge is one of those.

The prices are accordingly high but if you really want it then its worth it.

regards

[Luke H]

I think the price is realistic considering the rarity of the item and that it is being sold by a high-end dealer.

There’s always the chance you could strike it lucky on eBay or in an antique shop etc. and find one a bit cheaper but being realistic I’d say the chances of that is low and it could be a very long wait, years.

[stewart andrew scott]

Thanks both for your replies. Much appreciated. Kind regards, Stewart

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by manchesters

Neither of your last two links are good.

The first doesnt go anywhere and the second doesnt show any badge you refer too.

please try again.

regards

Sorry, the first one gives now a blank page and the second one still works for me.

I am afraid that this site uses cookies on my system that influence what you see when using the links. As I remove all cookies at least once a day, the first, older one is broken. The second one will break soon also for me I guess.

Thus sorry, there is no way to create a link that works for others. Those web-site builders are a pain every now and then.

[Keith Blakeman]

Just to put this one to bed, British Army Badges Item No.53570 has the helmet plate. It's a very generic pattern and I can see the similarity to the Loyal North Lancs mentioned in an early post.