RobL Posted 19 May , 2008 Share Posted 19 May , 2008 Hi, do you have anything for the Leicestershire Regiment? Mostly interested in the sizes of insignia worn by the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions, who were in the 110th (Leicester) Brigade. Many thanks, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Doyle Posted 19 May , 2008 Share Posted 19 May , 2008 I have a Mark 1 Brodie with a black rectangle painted over a green rectangle, and a Notts & Derby Badge to the front -= I guess that's the 16th Battalion then! How about Loyal North Lancs? In anticipation - thanks! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 19 May , 2008 Share Posted 19 May , 2008 Hi Ian, Since 1945 the flash was used by G.H.Q. Far East Land Forces. Regards Arthur Many thanks Arthur, it now identifies it as belonging to my late father in law who served with GHQ Far east circa 1947. regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 20 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Hi, do you have anything for the Leicestershire Regiment? Mostly interested in the sizes of insignia worn by the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions, who were in the 110th (Leicester) Brigade. Many thanks, Rob Hi Rob, a6 Bn Officer’s, Yellow disc 2” Silk b6 Bn O/Ranks, Yellow disc and bar, Silk/Cotton. Size unknown. c6 Bn Yellow diamond 1 ½” sides Silk. 7 Bn Yellow rectangle 1”x1 ½” worn on sleeve and back, Silk. 8 Bn Yellow square 1 ¼” sides, Silk. 9 Bn Yellow triangle 2” base 2 ½” sides worn on sleeve and back, Cotton. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 20 May , 2008 Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Arthur, Does it just cover regimental insignia or does it also cover brigade and divisional troops. That is Trench mortar, engineers and artillery etc. I am not sure these would have had there own versions. I would be interested in 21st division units if they do and can supply a list, however it would be extensive to say the least! regards Arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 20 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2008 I have a Mark 1 Brodie with a black rectangle painted over a green rectangle, and a Notts & Derby Badge to the front -= I guess that's the 16th Battalion then! How about Loyal North Lancs? In anticipation - thanks! Peter Hi Peter, The Loyal N. Lancs Regt. 1st Bn Squares 1 ¼” sides. Grenadiers black, Rifleman green, Lewis Gunners yellow Bombers red, Felt. 1st/4th Bn Red square 3” sides, worn on collar, Felt 2nd/4th Bn 3”X2” Scarlet diamond, Coy bars below A red, B green, C yellow & D blue, Felt 1st/5th Bn Black square 3” sides, Felt 2nd/5th Bn Red 2" triangle, Coy bars below A red, B green, C yellow & D blue, Felt 4th/5th Bn Red 2" disc, Coy bars below A red, B green, C yellow & D blue, Felt. 6th Bn Red rectangle 3”X1” Helmet flash, Cotton a7th Bn Red rectangle with yellow border, Cotton b7th Bn Red diamond with yellow border, Cotton 9th Bn Navy blue square 1 ½ ”, Felt 10th Bn Red 1” triangle, Coy bars above A red, B blue, C violet & D dark green, Cotton Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 20 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Arthur, Does it just cover regimental insignia or does it also cover brigade and divisional troops. That is Trench mortar, engineers and artillery etc. I am not sure these would have had there own versions. I would be interested in 21st division units if they do and can supply a list, however it would be extensive to say the least! regards Arm Hi Arm, The reference I use is a Military Heraldry Socitey Identification Pamphlet No. 2 'British Miscellaneous Cloth Formation Signs and Titles' by Maj. J. Waring. It mainly deals with the infantry, however, it do cover some trench mortar btys and machine gun coys, although it have very little information regarding the cavalry/yeomanry, artillery, engineers and other supporting corps. As you will be aware from other information that I have passed on, some of the items may give a period when worn, and it is also likewise with the sizes of the insignia. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Doyle Posted 20 May , 2008 Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Thanks very much, Arthur; this thread is keeping you busy! Best wishes Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benghazi Posted 20 May , 2008 Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Arther Any info on the 13th 9th & 7th Royal Sussex Regiment would be great Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 20 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Arther Any info on the 13th 9th & 7th Royal Sussex Regiment would be great Roger Hi Roger, 7th Bn Sorry, I have no information! 9th Bn Yellow rectangle 3"X1", Felt 13th Bn Dark blue rectangle with three verical orange stipes, Felt on felt. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 20 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Hi Roger, 7th Bn Sorry, I have no information! 9th Bn Yellow rectangle 3"X1", Felt 13th Bn Dark blue rectangle with three verical orange stipes, Felt on felt. Regards Arthur Hi orange stipes! Should read orange stripes. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 20 May , 2008 Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Arthur, A public BIG thank you for supplying me all the information, same day, via Pm. Must have taken ages to do and deserves a cyber pat on the back. regards Arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fen Tiger Posted 20 May , 2008 Share Posted 20 May , 2008 Arthur, Thank you for all your help with reference to the Sherwood Foresters and Cambridgeshires. Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machodr Posted 1 June , 2008 Share Posted 1 June , 2008 Hi Arthur, please information. 2nd Bn. Middlesex Rgt., 23rd Inf. Bde., 8th Inf. Div. This insignias is described in Osprey publication - British Battle Insignia vol.1, but is not described material from whom is made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 2 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 2 June , 2008 Hi Arthur, please information. 2nd Bn. Middlesex Rgt., 23rd Inf. Bde., 8th Inf. Div. This insignias is described in Osprey publication - British Battle Insignia vol.1, but is not described material from whom is made of. Hi, The formation sign was a yellow arc worn in 1917. It was 3" X 1" and made of felt. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machodr Posted 2 June , 2008 Share Posted 2 June , 2008 Many thanks. This is battalion, brigade or division sign? Where on arm is wore? Thanks for Your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 2 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 2 June , 2008 Many thanks. This is battalion, brigade or division sign? Where on arm is wore? Thanks for Your answer. Hi, The information given was for 2nd Middlesex Regt. It is not stated where the formation sign was worn. 23rd Inf Bde had a green arc, felt. No other details given. 8th Inf Div's formation sign was a red square on a white square. I know of no cloth sign for this division, but then again somebody might know different. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourlonwood Posted 2 June , 2008 Share Posted 2 June , 2008 Hi, 8th Inf Div's formation sign was a red square on a white square. I know of no cloth sign for this division, but then again somebody might know different. Regards Arthur Hi, Here a 8th Div painted Brodie But never see a cloth insignia REgards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machodr Posted 2 June , 2008 Share Posted 2 June , 2008 Arthur - many thanks! Bourlonwood - very nice example. Thank You either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 5 June , 2008 Share Posted 5 June , 2008 Arthur, Anything for the King's Own (Royal Lancaster) please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benghazi Posted 8 June , 2008 Share Posted 8 June , 2008 Many thanks Arthur Wonder what happend with the 7th Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 8 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 June , 2008 Arthur, Anything for the King's Own (Royal Lancaster) please ? Arthur, Anything for the King's Own (Royal Lancaster) please ? Hi, I have the following information. 1st. Bn [a] 2"X1" red rectangle. Cotton Rectangle yellow left and blue no size given. Ribbon [c] Maroon silhouette of Ram's head. Felt [Note: They were attatched to the 4th Inf Div which had the ram's head as their sign.] 2nd. Bn Rectangle blue left and yellow no size given. Ribbon 1st/14th Bn red rectangle 1½"X3". Felt 1st/5th Bn black rectangle 3"x1". Felt 2nd/5th Bn red square 2" sides. Felt 11th Bn Blue disc on a red diamond no size given. felt on felt Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 8 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 June , 2008 Many thanks Arthur Wonder what happend with the 7th Roger Hi Roger, I have not come across anything for the 7th Bn. at the moment. Should I find anything at a later date I will let you know. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 8 June , 2008 Share Posted 8 June , 2008 Hi, I have the following information. Regards Arthur Arthur, many thanks. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Chum Posted 9 June , 2008 Share Posted 9 June , 2008 Can any of you tell me what battle patches, if any, were worn by 1/18th Londons (London Irish Rifles) at Loos in September, 1915? Cheers, Taff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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