high wood Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 The whole of this cap badge is probably not visible in the photograph but none the less I am struggling to identify the unit. The badge appears to be relatively small and circular and probably has a crown. The photograph was taken by the Electric Studio Co Ltd who had branches at Woolwich, Aldershot and Chatham which leaves the field wide open in regimental terms. Does anyone have any ideas what the cap badge is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 Until someone comes up with the answer, you can browse this useful site Click Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 It looks very much like the 'The Queen's Bays' 2nd Dragoon Guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 The Bays was my first guess, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 Agreed. The Bays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 Yes, I think it looks like the Queen's Bays too. Do you have a full length photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high wood Posted 31 December , 2012 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2012 Thank you everyone. I had considered the Queen's Bays as it is certainly the right shape but it does seem a little small unless of course he is wearing an extra large cap. I thought it was more a Life Guard's size cap badge in terms of the space it occupies as it is barely the same size as the hat band. It is also worn very high on the cap. I do have a full length photo which I will post when I get home from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max7474 Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 I suspect it is a BAYS badge but a half size collar bagde rather than the full size cap badge - a shortage in the stores?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high wood Posted 31 December , 2012 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2012 That would certainly explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 31 December , 2012 Share Posted 31 December , 2012 I think that this is a full size badge in the picture. It may be the fact that he is wearing it in a higher position than normal on his hat band that makes it appear a little strange. The collar bage would be much smaller, about half size, I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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