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Saddler/Harness maker badge
I am confused as to what range of ranks wore these badges and for which regiments. Were they worn only by privates? I read somewhere that it was not worn in the Cavalry; rather strange.
PS. this query is in regard to 1940 and earlier back to circa 1900. Thanks. CB
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CB,
Certainly worn upto the rank of Sergeant in the Royal Artillery. If you look at Grumpys Proficiency Badge book page 11 you will see the badge worn by a Sergeant. He further states the first mention for use by Household Cavalry was in 1923. It did cover all Horsed units, ie. RA, RE, ASC & R.Sigs. regards
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So the Cavalry did wear these badges. I have never seen a photo of an NCO with one however.
CB
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No photo in wear but this may be of interest
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=81207 Tim
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Well, this is becoming even more confusing. The Delhi Spearmen had their own unique saddler's badge....
Did any of the cavalry wear the bullion bit badge at all, or was it the white worsted version? So far I am getting the impression that it was the RA , ASC etc. that mostly wore the bit badge. Am I correct in assuming that my blue on scarlet example would be for the Household Cavalry? CB
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You misunderstand. That badge is an NCO's arm badge worn in the 9th Lancers.
It has nothing to do with being a saddler etc. He would also have worn the saddlers badge to show he was a saddler. regards
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