Shoulder badge

[mikebriggs]

I am sure that this is a simple questions for those that know, but please, what is this badge above the Corporal Stripe?

It is a Pre-War Territorial of the Notts & Derby taken in 1912

Many thanks

Mike

[Tyneside Chinaman]

Hi

He is a battalion scout

regards

John

[Tom A McCluskey]

Mike,

Have a look at Ian Robertson's thread:

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...c=62996&hl=

Hope this helps

Aye

Tom McC

[mikebriggs]

Dear both

many thanks that's really helpful

In the full picture the guy looks as proud as punch (and he is also wearing an ISB)

cheers

Mike

[FROGSMILE]

I am sure that this is a simple questions for those that know, but please, what is this badge above the Corporal Stripe?

It is a Pre-War Territorial of the Notts & Derby taken in 1912

Many thanks

Mike

Interestingly this badge was devised by Baden Powell in 1897 when he was serving with the 5th Dragoon Guards and awarded to cavalry scouts that he had trained. After he became inspector of cavalry it was spread to all cavalry regiments and from around 1905 adopted by all of the Army, becoming increasingly popular in WW1. It was issued in 2 grades, each of 2 styles. The larger badge was First Class and the smaller badge Second Class. The NCO version had a cross at the base and that for troopers/privates did not. However, as the exigencies of the war made supply difficult the badges were soon mixed up and worn inconsistently. He later adopted a similar (but not identical) badge for his Scout Movement.