KIRKY Posted 11 September , 2004 Share Posted 11 September , 2004 Hi recently given this item, can you tell me what it is? It is aprox 3 inches long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 11 September , 2004 Share Posted 11 September , 2004 Looks like an Army Scout Sleeve Badge??;worn I think on the upper sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 11 September , 2004 Share Posted 11 September , 2004 Quite agree with HarryB it looks like it is a Skill at Arms badge denoting Army Scout although at 3" in length it does sound as though it is a bit on the large side. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 11 September , 2004 Share Posted 11 September , 2004 What attachment does it have to rear?? Looks like a harness decoration, not a common horse brass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 11 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 11 September , 2004 Hi it has the usual attachment as seen in collar badges i.e. 2 loops with a clip through. May be associated to Hussars??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 12 September , 2004 Share Posted 12 September , 2004 Ok Kirky, that would rule out harness decor. Will have to think again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 15 September , 2004 Share Posted 15 September , 2004 Company Scout, or Squadron Scout, the junior grade. Scarlet backing suggests worn on tunic pre 1915 by a regiment with scarlet facing colours. Possibly adapted for war use. Senior grade badge even bigger, with cross bar. Lucky to be given one: I have several of each, they are lovely pieces of brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Posted 16 September , 2004 Share Posted 16 September , 2004 Weren't these also the trade badge for snipers? I know later they wore the 'S' above crossed rifles, but I remember reading something about this being the original badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribobs Posted 16 September , 2004 Share Posted 16 September , 2004 I posted this picture before on a similiar theme, it's from Mike Stedmans book Manchester pals and shows a scout badge, fleur de lys design as yours but NOT the same. I have also seen the badge for sale on ebay ( but missed i) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Posted 16 September , 2004 Share Posted 16 September , 2004 Yes, that's what I remember, Harribobs. Langleybaston's mention of a cross-bar rang a bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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