Military badges...with proper photos

Discussion in 'Militaria' started by christine cavell-sibley, Aug 19, 2016.

  1. Hi all

    Found these earlier and I'm wondering if anyone could help me?

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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Some will be along soon to help you. :)
     
  3. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    The badge with the Hermes figure is British Military Signals Corps probably a collar or hat badge. I'm no expert I just knew Hermes and found one similar on eBay.
     
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  4. Everything helps, thank you
     
  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The Maltese Cross badge is for the Kings Royal Rifle Corps.

    The predecessor Regiment was raised in 1755 by John Campbell (Earl of London) as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment of Foot. In 1757 it was re-numbered 60th. It served under General Wolfe in North America, where it was granted its motto, CELER ET AUDAX. In 1815 the Regiment became Light Infantry and in 1824 it became a Rifle Corps, being re-designated 60th Duke of York’s Own Rifle Corps, at some point thereafter adopting the Maltese Cross and strung bugle devices common to Rifle units. In 1830 it became 60th (The King’s Royal Rifle Corps) Regiment of Foot, now with the Maltese Cross and bugle emblems and with two scrolls, one above the top and the other below the bottom arms of the cross, with overall a curved Victoria crown. By the time of the Cardwell reforms of 1881 the Regiment was known simply as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and the badge had lost the upper and lower scrolls, after which the only visible changes were to the shape of the crown. In 1958 the Regiment became part of the Green Jacket Brigade, when the regular battalions were supposed to wear the Brigade cap badge. In 1966 the Royal Green Jackets Regiment was formed, the Regiment becoming 2nd Battalion The Royal Green Jackets (The King’s Royal Rifle Corps), wearing the Royal Green Jackets Regiment cap badge. In 1968 the KRRC sub-title was dropped.

    Physical description
    A Maltese Cross, on the top arm of which a tablet inscribed "CELER ET AUDAX" (Swift and Bold). Above the tablet an imperial (King's) crown. In the centre of the cross is a circle inscribed "THE KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS". Within the circle, voided, is a stringed bugle. Battle honours are inscribed on each arm of the cross. Blackened metal. Slider to the reverse. Red textile backing.
     
  6. thank you for this. I keep finding things that I've no idea what they are and I don't have anyone to ask! The Kings Royal rifle corps looks as follows (clockwise from the top) Crown at the top and underneath "CELER ET AUDAX". Underneath that it says Louisberg.Qubec 1759, Peninsula Delhi, Roleia Vimiera, Martiniquetalavera (can't make out the next line, it's really small). Right hand side: Punjab, Mooltan coojerat, south africa 1851.2.3, Egypt 1882-1884, telel kebir (again can't read the last line), bottom not sure about the first one, it's a bit worn, south africa 1879, south africa 1899-1902 (possibly), Afganistan 1873 (or 8)-80, Defence of Ladysmith, Relief of ladysmith. Left sideAlbunera. ciudad. rodrico, badajoz, balamaraca, ahmadknel. kandahar 1880, vittoria.Pyrenees. Nivelle, Nive and I can't read the last bit.
     
  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Those are all the campaigns that the regiment fought in.
    There are several for sale on eBay.uk but no bids.
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...S0&_nkw=Kings+own+royal+rifles+cross&_sacat=0
     
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