Admin RussT Posted 7 June , 2016 Admin Share Posted 7 June , 2016 A request for what fellow members can read from this image - unfortunately magnifying it does not improve the resolution. The shape/size of the badge looks like RA to me - any thoughts? What could the sleeve insignia be? And does the instrument tell us anything in ruling in/out a candidate unit? Regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 7 June , 2016 Share Posted 7 June , 2016 And does the instrument tell us anything in ruling in/out a candidate unit? He is carrying two instruments - a bugle (under is arm) with a cavalry trumpet slung on his back. What could the sleeve insignia be? Crossed trumpets - appointment as trumpeter Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 8 June , 2016 Share Posted 8 June , 2016 Spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin RussT Posted 8 June , 2016 Author Admin Share Posted 8 June , 2016 Dave (& Grumpy) Thanks for that. Given that: i) he is mounted with both a trumpet and bugle, ii) he is wearing a crossed trumpets badge on the sleeve iii) the shape/size of the cap badge is at least commensurate with an RA badge then would all the above be consistent with this man actually being with a branch of the RA. I have a suspicion that he was a Driver in the RGA TF, and I was hoping for confirmation that there is nothing inconsistent with that suspicion. Finally, I had a look around for what the crossed trumpets badge looked like - is the image attached representative and is the orientation correct? Regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 8 June , 2016 Share Posted 8 June , 2016 Finally, I had a look around for what the crossed trumpets badge looked like - is the image attached representative and is the orientation correct? I have always understood it to be the other way up, eg: http://www.uniformology.com/35_-_Musicians_Badges-s.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin RussT Posted 9 June , 2016 Author Admin Share Posted 9 June , 2016 Andrew I don't know for sure - but I did come across this posting, which seems to indicate there was some variation as to orientation. http://gmic.co.uk/topic/39405-briish-army-skill-at-arms-badges-38-trade-badges/?page=3 Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin RussT Posted 10 June , 2016 Author Admin Share Posted 10 June , 2016 Came across this great image from one of Paul Nixon's websites of an RGA Trumpeter with trumpets facing upwards http://chailey1418.blogspot.co.uk/2007/03/killed-by-shell-burst-james-brazier.html Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 10 June , 2016 Share Posted 10 June , 2016 I have not traced a regulation but the majority were worn bells UP ............ and the ones with laurel sprig were certainly thus. Inevitable, the occasional maverick soldier or indeed unit might favour bells down. Never say never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now