oscarquebec Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 In researching my family's military past I came across this photograph among my grandfather's possessions. I am unable to identify the cap badge and would appreciate help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarquebec Posted 16 March , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Also any help regarding patch on the left arm of right hand figure, it looks to be more than chevrons? The picture is very poor but someone with better eyes might know. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Best guess :- 5th City of London Battalion (Rifle Brigade) post 1908. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperary Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Would appear to be both Army Service Corps i see a single Lance Corporals stripe i can not make out anything else.If you have the mans name you may get a bit more info.john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Beg to differ Munster, the ASC badge was a 7 pointed star surmounted with a KC. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperary Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib/222/media-222816/standard.jpg I think you are right Ralph.john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Black 'Rifle' pattern buttons also the giveaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 5th Londons looks good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarquebec Posted 16 March , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Thank you 'all' that is very helpful, I think I can put a name to the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Both are good old LRB (London Rifle Brigade) as stated above. Interestingly the man at left appears to have a voided badge. I enclose both versons of the badge (the man at right seems to have a standard badge) by way of comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 16 March , 2012 Share Posted 16 March , 2012 Voided,sand cast version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarquebec Posted 17 March , 2012 Author Share Posted 17 March , 2012 Thanks again, do you know when the old badge was voided?. Can I further avail myself of your expertise? I always thought this picture (my avatar) was of my great uncle who served with 2 Battalion Rifle Brigade and killed 9 May 1915 at Aubers Ridge aged 19. The cap badge appears to be the Rifle Brigade but his tunic buttons appear shinny metal. Apart from the fact he should have had a good look in a mirror before the picture was taken I would appreciate your views on the badge and buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 17 March , 2012 Share Posted 17 March , 2012 Thanks again, do you know when the old badge was voided?. Can I further avail myself of your expertise? I always thought this picture (my avatar) was of my great uncle who served with 2 Battalion Rifle Brigade and killed 9 May 1915 at Aubers Ridge aged 19. The cap badge appears to be the Rifle Brigade but his tunic buttons appear shinny metal. Apart from the fact he should have had a good look in a mirror before the picture was taken I would appreciate your views on the badge and buttons. The LRB badge was not officially voided until after WW1, when a new version of the badge was produced inscribed with the battle honours of that conflict. It seems however that a number of the earlier badges were voided using the sand cast method of construction (overseas). It does indeed look like a Rifle Brigade badge and although he should by rights have been wearing black rifle buttons, these were not always available. Indeed later in the war buttons were issued in such materials as stamped leather, compressed fibre board and an early form of synthetic material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarquebec Posted 17 March , 2012 Author Share Posted 17 March , 2012 Thank you once again, I'll continue to believe this is my great uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 25 March , 2012 Share Posted 25 March , 2012 It does indeed look like a Rifle Brigade badge and although he should by rights have been wearing black rifle buttons, these were not always available. Indeed later in the war buttons were issued in such materials as stamped leather, compressed fibre board and an early form of synthetic material. I second that - I recently posted a picture of RB and KRRC men dated to early 1918 with nearly every possible variation of blackened rifles and shiny GS buttons. Have a look ... KRRC & RB Group Shoulder titles, Wound Stripes & Good Conduct chevrons galore Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarquebec Posted 25 March , 2012 Author Share Posted 25 March , 2012 Thanks Mark. Wonderful picture. My grandfather (RFA) always emphasised how men related to their horses so it's good to see these warriors with a kitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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