Regular Infantry of the Line 1914

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The Bedforshire Regiment

Changed in 1919, to the 'Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire'

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The Leicestershire Regiment

Unchanged until 1946 whenit too became 'Royal'.

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Royal Irish Regiment

Disbanded in 1922 on the formation of the Irish Free State

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Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regt.)

In use until 1958, though a WW2 variant was made with a King's crown as opposed to the correct coronet.

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The Lancashire Fusiliers

Worn until the 1958 changes with a primrose hackle.

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The Royal Scots Fusiliers

The old large glengarry badge, which continued to be worn as they alone amongst the Fusilier regts. continued to wear the glengarry. A lowland regt. they were amalgamated with the Highland Light Infantry to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers in 1959. They did not like it.

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The Cheshire Regiment

This badge changed in 1922

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The Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Badge changed in 1922 to the spelling 'Welch'.
End of part 1, more tomorrow .

[LeeG]

Hey Jim,
Very nice badges. With your theme, I have this Leeds Pals badge. But to be honest, I don't know if it is real or not--perhaps you know.
Here's the front.
-Lee

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Here is the back. I apologize for the blurry photo.

[LeeG]

Here's another interesting WW1 badge of mine. A Canadian Patricia Regt cap badge.

[LeeG]

Here's the vet's shoulder flash.

[Jim Maclean]

Hi Lee,

No idea on the Leeds Pals, the only 'Kitchener's Army' badges that I have are Middlesex Regt. Despite the vast quantities of men enlisted in these batallions the badges are quite difficult to come by and restrikes and fakes abound.

Jim.

Next up is the South Wales Borderers of Isandlwana andRorke's Drift fame. The old 24th Foot. The badge was worn until 1958, when it lost it's identity joining the Wesh Brigade.

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Kings Own Scottish Borderers

Worn until 1958 when they joined the Lowland Brigade then re-introduced in 1969.

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The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

Worn until 1958 when they changed to the Lowland Brigade badge. Disbanded in 1968.