Simon J Emmerson Posted 8 April , 2023 Share Posted 8 April , 2023 Good Evening Folks. A recent purchase. I'm unsure about this chaps cap badge. Initially I thought he's using a RND shoulder title? Any advice/help would be much appreciated. Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 8 April , 2023 Share Posted 8 April , 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Simon J Emmerson said: Good Evening Folks. A recent purchase. I'm unsure about this chaps cap badge. Initially I thought he's using a RND shoulder title? Regards Simon I think you are correct. Edited 8 April , 2023 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon J Emmerson Posted 8 April , 2023 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2023 2 hours ago, GWF1967 said: I think you are correct. Thank you. It's the first time I've seen this example on a studio photo postcard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 8 April , 2023 Share Posted 8 April , 2023 4 minutes ago, Simon J Emmerson said: Thank you. It's the first time I've seen this example on a studio photo postcard. Yes there was a period Simon when it was quite common for the shoulder title to be used as cap insignia by some of the division’s men. See also: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 8 April , 2023 Share Posted 8 April , 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Simon J Emmerson said: Thank you. It's the first time I've seen this example on a studio photo postcard. I found a couple of old threads with R.N.D. shoulder titles being worn as cap badges. Edit. I see @FROGSMILE beat me to it. Edited 8 April , 2023 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon J Emmerson Posted 9 April , 2023 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2023 Thank you Gents for your help and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonydb Posted 9 April , 2023 Share Posted 9 April , 2023 Thought I would share this image Hood cap badge and RND shoulder title fitted to cap. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 9 April , 2023 Share Posted 9 April , 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, tonydb said: Thought I would share this image Hood cap badge and RND shoulder title fitted to cap. Tony. Fantastic! And no less than two chin straps too. I imagine that was probably his tiddly rig for a run ashore… Edited 9 April , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 22 April , 2023 Share Posted 22 April , 2023 On 09/04/2023 at 15:36, FROGSMILE said: Fantastic! And no less than two chin straps too. I imagine that was probably his tiddly rig for a run ashore… I agree a super photo but in fact one chinstrap with the doubled over piece placed above the badges and additional buckles added. This sartorial deviation from the normal placement of the chinstrap was not uncommon nor was the additional of extra buckles. I have a cap in my collection with a similar configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 22 April , 2023 Share Posted 22 April , 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, mark holden said: I agree a super photo but in fact one chinstrap with the doubled over piece placed above the badges and additional buckles added. This sartorial deviation from the normal placement of the chinstrap was not uncommon nor was the additional of extra buckles. I have a cap in my collection with a similar configuration. Ah yes, I see it now, the extra brass adjusters threw me. Edited 22 April , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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