Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Cap Badge

Discussion in 'WW2 Militaria' started by Capt Beekee, Aug 8, 2010.

  1. Capt Beekee

    Capt Beekee Junior Member

    Hi
    Can anyone please tell me if this is WW1 or WW2? My guess is WW2 but not sure.

    Many thanks
    Chris
     

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  2. sol

    sol Very Senior Member

  3. Capt Beekee

    Capt Beekee Junior Member

    Thanks very much ,sol.
     
  4. Peter Doyle

    Peter Doyle Kriegsgefangener 10111

    Yep, WW2 - as the First World War version was brass (technically, gilding metal), with a fuller flame, the WW2 version got all fancy and became bimetal after the war.

    Peter
     
  5. ww2ni

    ww2ni Senior Member

    Is there a distinction in that the badges with silver centre were for Senior Ranks / Officers?

    I was told this but am not sure.
     
  6. Peter Doyle

    Peter Doyle Kriegsgefangener 10111

    Yep, ORs would have brass (gilding metal) and so-called white metal, with officers wearing bronze finish in the field, and gilt and silver otherwise.

    Cheers
    Peter
     

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