ronmarsden Posted 8 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 December , 2008 Gary, The badge is definatly a fake,there are dozens of them on ebay. Tom, Im afraid there is no address given on the postcard. With regard to your post 369, I personally dont think that badge was issued to 4/5/6/7th Battalions untill 1921. There is only one die for this badge made by Dingley Bros silversmiths Birmingham and is manufactured to a higher standard than the standard 1902-36 badges. Skipman, Thanks for the photos please feel free to add more. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmarsden Posted 8 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 December , 2008 Gary,see post 185 for Victorian Sgts badge. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 8 December , 2008 Share Posted 8 December , 2008 Gary,see post 185 for Victorian Sgts badge. Ron. Hi thanks Ron I live in hope of getting the real thing, been close but one ronmarsden has out bid me mmmmmmmmmm hope I didn`t tread on your toes with suggestion to post pics on your thread ? allthe best G.F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmarsden Posted 8 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 December , 2008 Another Dundee item for you Gary; 3rd Forfar (Dundee Highland) Rifle Volunteer Corps 1880-1887. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted 8 December , 2008 Share Posted 8 December , 2008 Don't know which Bn. Ron thanks for letting me share thread.I hope these are useful.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmarsden Posted 9 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 9 December , 2008 1st Battalion 1911. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ARMAGH Posted 9 December , 2008 Share Posted 9 December , 2008 I am a bit puzzled here, are they Black Watch? what kind of headress are they wearing? Blue or Black Bonnet? and what is the badge? Is the photographer McCallum from Perth? I am sure some one can explain all. But very interesting photos and items and makes the site very interesting, keep them coming. Thank You Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 9 December , 2008 Share Posted 9 December , 2008 Hi Joe,i can't guarantee they are all Black Watch.They were in magazine with mostly Black Watch stuff,and from a Perthshire magazine.I was presuming they were. If anyone can say for sure some of these are not Black Watch,i will post them on another thread,no problem Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted 9 December , 2008 Share Posted 9 December , 2008 They are 5th VB Black Watch (volunteer Battalion) if that makes sense,not sure about uniform/caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifer Posted 9 December , 2008 Share Posted 9 December , 2008 Hi, I was very excited to see a photo of the 2nd Battalion Band! My grandad is the Big drummer in the middle! I have another photo of this group but a different pose. Would it be possible to send a large scan of this to me at my email address? I would be more than happy to send you a large scan to you of the image I have. Thank you for posting this, Cheers Regards, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom A McCluskey Posted 10 December , 2008 Share Posted 10 December , 2008 Ron, In 1917, in accordance with army orders (and understandably), the Territorial Force were entitled to wear the cap badge of The Royal Highlanders (proper). Plus bear in mind, in 1922 (in line with the order of the name of the Regiment) the badge changes to: "Black Watch" (Top scrolls) "The Royal Highlanders" (Lower scrolls) Aye Tom McC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 10 December , 2008 Share Posted 10 December , 2008 Alistair,delighted my post was of interest.Have pm'd you and will send better res scan.Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ronmarsden Posted 10 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 10 December , 2008 Tom, re your last post have you ever seen an other ranks badge with Black Watch scrolls at the top? Here is a sergeants what years would yuo say it was worn? Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 10 December , 2008 Share Posted 10 December , 2008 Hello Ron, As I understand it, this style of badge was worn by the Second Battalion sergeants from 1901-37. It is an unusual variation to have the scrolls reversed like that and I have never been able to find out who the badge maker was. Are there any makers marks on your badge? Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 10 December , 2008 Share Posted 10 December , 2008 Hi Lads another 2 for you B/W Signal unit. Gary F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ARMAGH Posted 10 December , 2008 Share Posted 10 December , 2008 They are 5th VB Black Watch (volunteer Battalion) if that makes sense,not sure about uniform/caps. Very interesting, would love to know more details ref uniform etc, keep them coming. Many Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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