greatspywar Posted 18 March , 2021 Share Posted 18 March , 2021 Dear all Another day, another quest! I have attached some picture of helmets and a uniform of which I am trying to identify the unit. Can somebody help me out? I have been browsing the web, but I have the feeling I am not getting there. Thank you!! And this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatspywar Posted 18 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 18 March , 2021 and this helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekb Posted 18 March , 2021 Share Posted 18 March , 2021 (edited) The only helmet I can help with is the helmet with the rose emblem, the 55th Division (West Lancashire), whose motto was, "They Win or Die, Who Wear The Rose of Lancashire". "NF" I should imagine is Northumberland Fusiliers. Edited 18 March , 2021 by derekb Additional information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted 18 March , 2021 Share Posted 18 March , 2021 (edited) The helmet with the green band is likely Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. The 1st Bn. Sherwood Foresters used similar markings but my reference says that was just used on helmet covers. The rose is similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia of 1/4 S. Lancashire Regiment, and is the insignia of the 55th Division. The grey one with the red stencil is 3rd Division Canadian Engineers. I'll keep looking through my information to see if I can find others. Edited 18 March , 2021 by aef1917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatspywar Posted 19 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 March , 2021 Thank you! That helps a great deal. All other comments are still very welcome... Cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 20 March , 2021 Share Posted 20 March , 2021 On 18/03/2021 at 13:53, derekb said: The only helmet I can help with is the helmet with the rose emblem, the 55th Division (West Lancashire), whose motto was, "They Win or Die, Who Wear The Rose of Lancashire". "NF" I should imagine is Northumberland Fusiliers. Are you sure it is 'Lancashire' I thought it was 'Lancaster' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekb Posted 20 March , 2021 Share Posted 20 March , 2021 23 minutes ago, stripeyman said: Are you sure it is 'Lancashire' I thought it was 'Lancaster' 24 minutes ago, stripeyman said: Are you sure it is 'Lancashire' I thought it was 'Lancaster' Very well spotted Stripeyman, “Lancaster” is correct, either a mistake by me whilst reading the information, or perceive text strikes again. Regards, Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 20 March , 2021 Share Posted 20 March , 2021 1 minute ago, derekb said: or perceive text strikes again. ...and again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekb Posted 20 March , 2021 Share Posted 20 March , 2021 8 hours ago, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: ...and again... Definitely predictive text that time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatspywar Posted 22 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 22 March , 2021 Thank you all. Any comments on the other helmets or the NF-jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ypres1915 Posted 1 April , 2021 Share Posted 1 April , 2021 (edited) On 18/03/2021 at 08:03, greatspywar said: and this helmet: This helmet is Canadian Engineers. If the helmet is grey in colour it would be third division, if not likely 1st division, although this badge can be found painted on helmets from all the Canadian Divisions during the war. If it has a name inside you can search the Canadian Archives to determine the first owner's unit. Edited 1 April , 2021 by Ypres1915 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 1 April , 2021 Share Posted 1 April , 2021 Good evening, this helmet bears the Canadian Engineers badge. Here's the badge cap: Kind regards Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatspywar Posted 1 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 1 April , 2021 Thank you. There is - unfortunatly - no name inside the helmet. I've checked it. The other helmets seem to be more difficult! Regards, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caladonia Posted 2 April , 2021 Share Posted 2 April , 2021 The tunic bears the insignia of the 1/7th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, who joined the 42nd Division in February 1918 as Divisional Pioneers. William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatspywar Posted 2 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 2 April , 2021 Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin kenf48 Posted 2 April , 2021 Admin Share Posted 2 April , 2021 Slightly off topic but had an email today from N & M P https://www.naval-military-press.com/product/badges-of-kitcheners-army/ on sale at £9.99 which may help you now, or with future finds Usual disclaimer- no connection etc -posted for information only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatspywar Posted 3 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2021 Thanks, I will look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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