Cap Badge ID Needed

Discussion in 'WW2 Militaria' started by Phaethon, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. Phaethon

    Phaethon Historian

    I've been handed these two images of two different Cap badges and thought Id hoy them up here to see if anyone recognizes them.

    I dont have the full pictures but Im told that the gentleman in question was a muleteer in Italy, so it may be a rear echelon unit. There is an 8th army connection as well. Sorry they aren't higher res either, I'm not sure the star is recognizable given the detail, but that looks like a '5' shape to me.

    Any help would be appreciated.
     

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  2. Kbak

    Kbak Senior Member

    first looks like the royal Gloucester, and the second Irish guards
     
  3. Wills

    Wills Very Senior Member

    1st one (left) is the 60th - The Kings Royal Rifle Corp - with backing which would be Red



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  4. Steve Mac

    Steve Mac Very Senior Member

    First one possibly the Rifle Corps and the second, Gurkha Transport...

    Neither clear enough to be certain!

    Best,

    Steve.
     
  5. Kbak

    Kbak Senior Member

    Could the second one be the Coldstream Guards?
     
  6. Wills

    Wills Very Senior Member

    The second capstar under magnification shows that it is surrmounted by a crown. Possibly The Devonshire Regt ?




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  7. PsyWar.Org

    PsyWar.Org Archive monkey

    Cheshire's for the second one?
     
  8. Phaethon

    Phaethon Historian

    Hmmm... well i think the suggestion that the 1st one is the KRRC is correct. I've never seen their badge before, but as far as cap badges go I think its pretty recognizable. The second one is too blurred to make out, and sadly I think that's as good as it will get... trouble is Im not sure if the '5' shape is a artifact/shadow or actually a number.

    Also, I can't make out a belt around the centre.

    I'll get the owner to go through their documents to see if they have any service papers left, and if they do I'll post it up here. But it could be a case of having to send off for more details so it could be a while.
     

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