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Cap badges
« on: Friday 27 April 12 13:39 BST (UK) »
Hi there

I have a picture of my great uncle from 1941 in his uniform but I cant make out his cap badge. Is there a website that anyone know of where I can try and match it?

Or am I allowed to post the picture so other people can have a go??  :)

Many thanks

Cliff
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Wilts, S.Wales - Comley
Oxfordshire - Kinch, Gomm, Probbitts

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #1 on: Friday 27 April 12 14:32 BST (UK) »
Hi Cliff,
I have a good reference book, but I do need to see a picture of the cap badge. You are allowed to post a picture of the cap badge.
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ALLEN - Blockley, BOWLES - Notgrove, BURROWS - Sevenhampton, COOK - Notgrove, DRINKWATER-LUNN - Aston Cross, FARDON - Temple Guiting, FAULKNER - Cheltenham, GADEN, GAYDEN, GAYDON, GRINHAM - Cheltenham, HART - Stow-on-the-Wold, LANE - Staverton, MOABY - Coln St Aldwyns, STAITE - Temple Guiting, TIMBRELL - Winchcombe, TYSOE - Warks & Glos, WHITFORD - Stanway, WINTLE - Forest of Dean, WYNNIATT - Stanway

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #2 on: Friday 27 April 12 14:45 BST (UK) »
Quote from: cliffkinch on Friday 27 April 12 13:39 BST (UK)
  Is there a website that anyone know of where I can try and match it?

Yes!  And you are on it ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Post away and I am sure the military gurus will be able to help. Try and get as clear a picture with good resolution as you can as that will make it easier for them. 

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #3 on: Friday 27 April 12 15:12 BST (UK) »
here goes with my 1st attachment

It looks to have Prince of Wales feathers but he was London based
South Shields, London - Stobbs, Winfield
Banham - Limmer
Wilts, S.Wales - Comley
Oxfordshire - Kinch, Gomm, Probbitts

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #4 on: Friday 27 April 12 16:47 BST (UK) »
Now you have posted the badge why not post the rest of the pic, a uniform may assist  what is possibly Yeomanry or Cavalry.

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #5 on: Friday 27 April 12 19:28 BST (UK) »
Here's hoping I can remember ...

South Shields, London - Stobbs, Winfield
Banham - Limmer
Wilts, S.Wales - Comley
Oxfordshire - Kinch, Gomm, Probbitts

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #6 on: Friday 27 April 12 20:30 BST (UK) »
Hi,
It looks like The 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars. It is similar to that of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, this badge simply deploys the traditional Prince of Wales plumes, motto and coronet in bimetal, though an all-brase version, issued in 1916, also exists. The regiment's 'Royal' title was granted in 1738. The Prince of Wales referred to became King George IV in 1820, although there was no change in regimental title.
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PORTER, Gunmakers of Whitechapel
ALLEN - Blockley, BOWLES - Notgrove, BURROWS - Sevenhampton, COOK - Notgrove, DRINKWATER-LUNN - Aston Cross, FARDON - Temple Guiting, FAULKNER - Cheltenham, GADEN, GAYDEN, GAYDON, GRINHAM - Cheltenham, HART - Stow-on-the-Wold, LANE - Staverton, MOABY - Coln St Aldwyns, STAITE - Temple Guiting, TIMBRELL - Winchcombe, TYSOE - Warks & Glos, WHITFORD - Stanway, WINTLE - Forest of Dean, WYNNIATT - Stanway

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #7 on: Friday 27 April 12 23:59 BST (UK) »
Key maybe the shoulder titles however I cant make what they say out :(

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Re: Cap badges
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 28 April 12 09:41 BST (UK) »
Thanks so much for the replies - am I right in assuming the Hussars/Guards were both WW2 Tank regiments? Mum always said my uncle was infantry ... hope this is the right uncle!

Ive got the original - just need a magnifying glass!
South Shields, London - Stobbs, Winfield
Banham - Limmer
Wilts, S.Wales - Comley
Oxfordshire - Kinch, Gomm, Probbitts
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