Another Question about London Regt Cap Badges

[River97]

Evening all,

I have another question regarding the wearing of cap badges, this time for the 3rd Battalion, London Regiment.

Did they wear the badge of the Royal Fusiliers, or did they wear the cap badge with the '3' on it - like the 'Shiny Seventh'?

Thanks for any help

Cheers Andy.

[jwp2007]

Hi Andy,

my grandfather served with the 3rd london regiment in 1918 and they wore the badge of the royal fusiliers,

regards, John.

[Steven Broomfield]

1st to 4th Battalions all wore standard RF badge, I believe.

[River97]

John and Steve,

Thanks for your help. I had read that they wore the badge of the Royal Fusiliers, however, have seen numerous sites that have the badge with the three for sale. Needed some clarification.

Cheers Andy.

[max7474]

The badge with the 3 on it was pre1908. The all w/m one shown above is correct. The bi-metal ones with a 3 (instead of a 7) are fakes using fake 7th london style grenades.

[7t2ndswinger]

The all nickel badge with the 3 on the grenade is a collar/field service cap for the 3rd London Rifle Volunteers who became the 7th Battalion City of London Regiment.