Guest A Mafia Man Posted 22 August , 2003 Share Posted 22 August , 2003 Whilst reading through the various threads on this superb site, I was reading the answers to an earlier question posed about the Battalion Signs/Insignia/Shoulder Patches for the 36th Division. Could someone point me in the direction of a book, or books, where this information, for all the infantry regiments in 1914 - 18, can be found ? I'm particularly interested in the period around 3rd Ypres. Thanks in advance Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sweeney Posted 22 August , 2003 Share Posted 22 August , 2003 Joe, Osprey published a work by Mike Chappel: British Battle Insignia 14-18. This is probably what you want. However, it is very incomplete. Joe Sweeney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 22 August , 2003 Share Posted 22 August , 2003 Joe, Osprey published a work by Mike Chappel: British Battle Insignia 14-18. This is probably what you want. However, it is very incomplete. Joe Sweeney ...........and not easy to get hold of!!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 31 August , 2003 Share Posted 31 August , 2003 I've just been catching up on discussions I've missed whilst I've been away at work. The book in question is back in print and available on Osprey's website. However like Joe said it is very incomplete which goes along way in explaining why I'm often asking related questions on this forum Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bulloch Posted 3 September , 2003 Share Posted 3 September , 2003 A bit of late information in regards to books on Divisional patches my favourite is by Ray Westlake. Divisional and Other Signs, reprint of 1920's book compiled and illustrated by V. Wheeler-Holohan re-printed in 1992 ISBN 1 871167 21 3. Regards Rob. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewThornton Posted 4 September , 2003 Share Posted 4 September , 2003 For those who are interested in this subject, and in the uniforms and equipment of the British Army during the Great War in general, there is a new Osprey title being published on 25th September entitled:The British Army in World War I (1) The Western Front 1914–16 (Men-at-Arms 391). It is written and illustrated by Michael Chappell and is the first of a series of three books covering the dress and other aspects of the British Army during 1914-18. Mike Chappell's book on British Battle Insignia is probably the best handy reference on the subject, but as it is only 48 pages it can only go into so much detail. As a starting point for research on unit and divisional insignia it is excellent. There are other Osprey books that have colour plates that are also useful, in particular: British Territorial Units 1914–18 (Men-at-Arms 245) The Guards Divisions 1914–45 (Elite 61) Scottish Units in the World Wars (Elite 56) - covers 9th, 15th, 51st and 52nd Divisions British Tommy 1914–18 (Warrior 16) - excellent colour plates but poor text with lots of errors. The British Army 1914–18 (Men-at-Arms 81) - many errors with the depictions of insignia in the colour plates. British Cavalry Equipments 1800–1941 revised edition (Men-at-Arms 138) British Infantry Equipments (2) 1908–2000 (Men-at-Arms 108) Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 4 September , 2003 Share Posted 4 September , 2003 Not sure if this is what's wanted, but I've got a full set of 50 "Army, Corps and Divisional Signs 1914-1918" cigarette cards issued by Player's, if anyone would like a lookup. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 4 September , 2003 Share Posted 4 September , 2003 I've just been catching up on discussions I've missed whilst I've been away at work. The book in question is back in print and available on Osprey's website. However like Joe said it is very incomplete which goes along way in explaining why I'm often asking related questions on this forum Roger. Excellent news - I have been looking to get a copy for awhile now. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn_Hammond Posted 5 September , 2003 Share Posted 5 September , 2003 Not sure if this is what's wanted, but I've got a full set of 50 "Army, Corps and Divisional Signs 1914-1918" cigarette cards issued by Player's, if anyone would like a lookup. Tom Isn't this part of a full set of 150, Tom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 5 September , 2003 Share Posted 5 September , 2003 Could well be, Bryn. It says "A Series of 50" on the back of each card but this could well be part of a larger series. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewThornton Posted 5 September , 2003 Share Posted 5 September , 2003 Isn't this part of a full set of 150, Tom? Yes, Players issued two sets, one of 50 that Tom has and a later edition of 100 that I happen to have a set of. The second set covers a lot of Australian and Canadian insignia, as well as some examples of British unit insignia as well as the usual Division/Corps signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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