David_Bluestein Posted 21 June , 2004 Share Posted 21 June , 2004 I might have some idea as to its identity by a similar item shown in an old 'Jeff Hoare Auction' catalogue c1992. However I have never heard of this before, and would appreciate any thoughts.... The lot was titled: 'Rare Langmark Training School Badge' Langemark Training School, Rectangular bronze cap badge used in France, April 1915. This CEF badge is exceptionally rare. The soldier on mine (shown below) is posed differently then from the auction lot. The one from the auction list shows a Canadian soldier spearing a German with a bayonet. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 21 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 21 June , 2004 Here is the reverse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broznitsky Posted 21 June , 2004 Share Posted 21 June , 2004 This seems all wrong for a cap badge. To me, it's a limited edition commemorative badge that wouldn't be found on a cap. But you are right, it is very unusual. Never seen anything like it before . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 21 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 21 June , 2004 This seems all wrong for a cap badge. I agree Broz, Here is the auction lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.S.Regt. Posted 21 June , 2004 Share Posted 21 June , 2004 David I have seen commemoritve medals such as the one pictured but always on a ribbon. Never seen a lugged one very interesting. Best regards N.S.Regt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Alexander Posted 22 June , 2004 Share Posted 22 June , 2004 Hello David, An alternate story on this badge was that it was a sleeve badge, worn as many senior NCO's in the imperial army wore regimental badges. It wouldn't make sense to have training cadre have a badge for a school that was transient in staff and membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broznitsky Posted 22 June , 2004 Share Posted 22 June , 2004 Bill's reply makes sense. It might also be that Hoare got the description wrong in the first place. Wouldn't it follow that there should be a Ypres Training School? And that we are going to see a Sanctuary Wood Vocational Institute badge someday? (I have never dealt with Hoare, but wasn't his house selling the Konowal VC until the Queen's Cowboys were called in?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 22 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2004 Thanks to all for some good suggestions. This ‘badge’ seems to remain a mystery. I will post any finding in future. Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.wight Posted 26 August , 2004 Share Posted 26 August , 2004 Spotted one in this auction. It seems to have a lug on top though. A very nice trio too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 26 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2004 Thanks for that Chris. I really appreciate you hunting down this old post. The mystery continues.... As a side note, I owned this group to Neil, and sold it to a chap local to London Ontario, who had an interest in the group as the recipient was buried nearby. I guess Mr. Neil needs a new home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.wight Posted 26 August , 2004 Share Posted 26 August , 2004 David, Norm Christie has a photo of the "bayonetted soldier" version in his book, "The Canadians at Ypres". He took the photo so I imagine he may have it in his collection. Oh, to have some extra cash to spend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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