Sappers and Miners - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Piffer · #1 16-02-21, 10:05 PM

Hi..Does this early badge of the Sappers and Miners belong to the Indian Army...or is it to an early Sapper & Miners unit of the British Army? Thanks in advance. Tom

engr9266 · #2 17-02-21, 05:45 AM

I think this is Indian Army. Not seen this one before....
Jerry

Khyber · #3 17-02-21, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Piffer

Hi..Does this early badge of the Sappers and Miners belong to the Indian Army...or is it to an early Sapper & Miners unit of the British Army? Thanks in advance. Tom

Hi Tom,
Am not sure. I put in a bid but was not sure of it was Madras Sappers & Miners so did not pursue further...i will ask Ashok Nath who should know and get back..

Piffer · #4 17-02-21, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by engr9266

I think this is Indian Army. Not seen this one before....
Jerry

Thanks mate.....that what I suspected too.......what time frame would you say? Tom

Khyber · #5 17-02-21, 08:18 AM

A quick reply from Ashok thanks to whatsapp!!

he says its certainly one of the pre-1850 S&M badges, but not sure which Presidency...

Khyber · #6 17-02-21, 08:20 AM

Actually its very much like the 1st Bombay Grenadiers helmet/pagri badge that sold on Bosleys last year I think. Flaming Grenade with scroll around and topped by a crown..

Piffer · #7 17-02-21, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Khyber

Hi Tom,
Am not sure. I put in a bid but was not sure of it was Madras Sappers & Miners so did not pursue further...i will ask Ashok Nath who should know and get back..

Thanks Khyber....I know Captain Ashok Nath have e mailed him. Tom

Khyber · #8 17-02-21, 08:27 AM

According to Ashok it's probably a Sapper NCOs ornament fitted on a square/rectangular brass plate....most certainly Bengal or Madras...

Piffer · #9 17-02-21, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Khyber

According to Ashok it's probably a Sapper NCOs ornament fitted on a square/rectangular brass plate....most certainly Bengal or Madras...

Thanks Khyber,

gurkharifles · #10 17-02-21, 04:34 PM

Hi Tom - I think you got yourself a bargain ! I saw it but didn't know enough about it - certainly didn't suspect its age - well done Tim

Piffer · #11 18-02-21, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gurkharifles

Hi Tom - I think you got yourself a bargain ! I saw it but didn't know enough about it - certainly didn't suspect its age - well done Tim

Hi Tim, It's not mine , like yourself saw it on e bay was curious about it as it looked old . Tom

richbatt · #12 22-02-21, 12:22 PM

This badge/button is on a trench art matchbox holder that my late father-in-law had. I have been unable to identify it correctly. The shell base it is attached to is dated 1916 I would be grateful for any advice as to the badges origin. Thank you.