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Unknown Royal Engineer Badge
Have just acquired this photograph of a Royal Engineer Band taken at Abergavenny c.1914 and as with most RE Territorial Bands it is virtually impossible to identify the actual unit. I am puzzled, however, as to the badge being worn on the right side of this Sergeants tunic - it looks like a name badge with a small grenade in the centre - has anybody come across this sort of badge before please? Several of the Band are also wearing lanyards some of which are just a plain cord whilst others are knotted.
Many thanks for you kind assistance. Peter4447 |
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Peter
It is an imperial service badge. It was worn preWW1 to show that this TF soldier was a volunteer to serve overseas. The 'grenande' is a crown. Alan |
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Hi Alan
Very many thanks indeed for your kind assistance. This points me in the direction of the photograph being taken at a summer camp c.1912/13. I am most grateful to you. Peter |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territo..._Service_Badge
This is a close up picture and a history behind it Alan |
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