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unitedsound Posted 7 October , 2019 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) I think it’s probably a specific New Zealand Infantry Battalion cap badge. I’ll do some digging and see what I can find. Edited 7 October , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Looking on an iPhone screen at present but I’ll say 5th Canadian Bn (Western Cavalry) J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) First thought was East Lancashire Regiment, but struggling to properly make out a sphinx. 3 minutes ago, jay dubaya said: 5th Canadian Bn (Western Cavalry) A much better suggestion that I think could well be it. See: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/canadian_expeditionary_force/cef_index.htm Edited 7 October , 2019 by Matlock1418 link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 I agree with Jay. Certainly not British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) Excellent spot by Jay. I think he’s cracked it. Interestingly both, Canada and New Zealand had mounted units that seemingly used the White Horse of Kent as inspiration for their cap badges. It’s unusual that collar badges are not being worn, something that most Canadian units did. See enclosed photo of two soldiers from the 5th. Edited 7 October , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitedsound Posted 7 October , 2019 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) Thanks to all for speedy response. I have two photos, one of which was identified by my neighbour as 5th Canadian CEF. Perhaps there is confusion at my neighbour. She thought this one was the 5th. Any ideas please? Edited 7 October , 2019 by unitedsound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) Darned Canadians all with their maple leaf!! ;-) Try this link I provided earlier - there are more pages after too https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/canadian_expeditionary_force/cef_index.htm There are relatively few with a leaf stalk to the right but it still seems like autumn to me with all those leaves and as Jay replied whilst I was typing this - the central area is unclear Edited 7 October , 2019 by Matlock1418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Unfortunately this could be one of several badges, the raised centre carried the battalion number which in this case is not possible to ascertain. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitedsound Posted 7 October , 2019 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Both photos may be the same person. The soldier was with the 94th and the 32nd before joining the 5th in France. Perhaps the second badge is the 94th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitedsound Posted 7 October , 2019 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) From Matlock’s charts.... Edited 7 October , 2019 by unitedsound New photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, unitedsound said: Perhaps the second badge is the 94th? If you have followed the link provided above and had a look - certainly looks rather like it if same fellow and known to have been in it - but obviously can't say for sure. You have followed it !!! Edited 7 October , 2019 by Matlock1418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitedsound Posted 7 October , 2019 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Thanks again folks. I tidied up the first image for my neighbour and am now certain the other one is of him too. He survived Chalk Pits near Pozieres and Regina Trench in September 1916. He survived the attack on Vimy Ridge but was killed on 28th April 1917 at nearby Farbus Woods. The Battle of Arleux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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