14th 20th King's Hussars Gold Hawk

[hagwalther]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone give me a timeline of the existance of the 14th/20th King's Hussars Gold anodised or brass cap badge. I am under the impression that it was replaced in 1968 with the black version.

Many Thanks

Chris

[hagwalther]

Hi Guys,

Any thoughts?

Was it before 1973?

Regards

Chris

[lettman]

Chris,
According to Gaylor the brass version of the 'hawk' was used from 1931 to 1968, when it changed to black. I don't know when the anodised version was sealed.

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by lettman

Chris,
According to Gaylor the brass version of the 'hawk' was used from 1931 to 1968, when it changed to black. I don't know when the anodised version was sealed.

Thanks Lettman,

Why I'm asking is because of this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=380062429496

Note the maker. LB&B co Ltd did not come into existence until 1973 and although there are a few badges out there with a LB&B slider on from units that ceased active service pre 1973 these sliders are unmarked. This one however is marked.

Could Gaylor have been wrong?

Regards

Chris

[lettman]

John Bodsworth (Uniforms and Insignia of the RAC since 1946) gives a date of 1969 for the introduction of the black hawk, and I've seen other sources confirming roughly 1968-69. I can't explain the LB&B mark on a gilt badge, unless it's some kind of memento strike.

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by lettman

John Bodsworth (Uniforms and Insignia of the RAC since 1946) gives a date of 1969 for the introduction of the black hawk, and I've seen other sources confirming roughly 1968-69. I can't explain the LB&B mark on a gilt badge, unless it's some kind of memento strike.

Thanks Lettman,

My thoughts re: memento strike too. The interesting thing is that the general though is that these memento strikes or unofficial commissions were free of maker marks while this one carries the LB&B co Ltd name.

Yet another thing to take on board with anodised badges.

Many Thanks

Chris