Title: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Zeus (Joel) on March 25, 2013, 10:23:10 AM The coat of arms is that of Wells - a cathedral city
In that case it might be for either the 10th Somerset RVC formed in 1860 with one company at Wells or for the 3rd Admin battalion, Somerset RVC with headquarters at Wells ( also formed in 1860 ) Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Little_bro on March 25, 2013, 10:26:51 AM ;) that's a nice badge Joel.
Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: oldbenny on March 25, 2013, 10:30:59 AM ;) that's a nice badge Joel. yes a good find your more lucky than me only silver paper and pull rings and junk Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Chef Geoff on March 25, 2013, 10:42:08 AM It's cracking badge Joel and I think they are called a "Shako Plate", I didn't even get as far as you researching it. Why don't you email a photo over to the Somerset Military Museum, they are pretty good and usually send you more info than you'll know what to do with. Their email address is;
info@sommilmuseum.org.uk. Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: relichunting on March 25, 2013, 11:33:30 AM A very difficult badge to track down,and I can not find any examples on the Internet.
My guess is its the 3rd Admin battalion that were based in Wells. As to date I am sticking with my comment on the rally report 1880-1890. If it was mine I would donate it to Wells Museum,or the Somerset Military Museum. Find of the rally, well done Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Zeus (Joel) on March 25, 2013, 11:42:56 AM Thanks will shoot off an email when I get in
Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: congerman on March 25, 2013, 12:26:57 PM lovely badge and in good condition well found ;)
Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Zeus (Joel) on March 25, 2013, 12:37:52 PM email sent with photo's. will await their reply now
Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Neil on March 25, 2013, 12:43:53 PM This may also help with dating Joel - Looks to be 1880's
Somerset Light Infantry Childers reformsThe reorganisation begun by Cardwell in 1873 was carried to its logical conclusion by his successor, Hugh Childers, in 1881. Under these reforms, infantry regiments ceased to bear numbers and were instead known by "territorial" or royal titles only. The 13th Foot accordingly became Prince Albert's Light Infantry (Somersetshire Regiment) on 1 July 1881.[35] As the county regiment of Somersetshire, it also gained the county's militia and rifle volunteer battalions, which were integrated into the regiment as numbered battalions. Within months the regiment had been retitled to Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry).[36] On formation, the regiment had the following battalions:[7] 1st Battalion (formerly 1st Battalion, 13th Foot) 2nd Battalion (formerly 2nd Battalion, 13th Foot) 3rd Battalion (formerly 1st Somersetshire Light Infantry Militia) 4th Battalion (formerly 2nd Somersetshire Light Infantry Militia) 1st Volunteer Battalion (formerly 1st Somersetshire Rifle Volunteer Corps) 2nd Volunteer Battalion (formerly 2nd Somersetshire Rifle Volunteer Corps) 3rd Volunteer Battalion (formerly 3rd Somersetshire Rifle Volunteer Corps) The two regular battalions continued the system of alternating between home and foreign stations: Locations of the regular battalions 1881–1914[7] 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion Ireland 1881–1886 India 1881–1884 Burma 1884–1887 England 1886–1891 India 1887–1894 Gibraltar 1891–1893 India 1893–1908 England 1894–1895, Guernsey 1895–1897, England 1897–1899 South Africa 1899–1903 England 1903–1908 England 1908–1914 Malta 1908–1911 China 1911–1913 India 1913–1914 Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Zeus (Joel) on March 25, 2013, 01:57:39 PM Thanks Neil
Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: Zeus (Joel) on March 25, 2013, 08:17:50 PM I think this is what it is suppose to look like. It's missing a couple of ribbons sadly
Title: Re: Georgian (not cap badge) military hat/helmet insignia for the Somerset Volunteer Post by: glynkid on March 25, 2013, 10:14:02 PM like the badge would be good in any collection
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