MERCIAN BRIGADE CAP BADGE

Description: MERCIAN BRIGADE CAP BADGE MERCIAN BRIGADE CAP BADGE Click image to enlarge Description Mercian Brigade Cap Badge This Sale is for the Cap Badge as formerly worn by the Mercian Brigade. Used from 1948 to 1968, by the following Infantry Regiments -The Worcestershire Regiment, the Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby) Regiment, The Cheshire Regiment and The Staffordshire Regiment. This was a time when Infantry Regiments were grouped into Brigades, a system that was never liked but lasted for twelve years. The main objection was the loss of of the Regiment's cherished Cap Badges and the substitution of Brigade Cap Badges in 'staybright', an anodised aluminium metal. Badge: doubled-headed Eagle surmounted by a Saxon Crown. Brand new and unissued staybrite anodised Cap Badge in Silver and Gold finish, approx. 34mm high, complete with it's mounted slider, and made by J.R Gaunt (Birmingham). A guaranteed new quality item. Brief Brigade History The Mercian Brigade was an administrative formation of the British Army from 1948 to 1968. The Brigade administered the Regular Infantry from the area of England between the Trent, Mersey and Severn rivers that roughly corresponded to the ancient kingdom of Mercia. After the Second World War the British Army had fourteen Infantry Depots, each bearing a letter. The Depots were territorially organised, and Infantry Depot K at Lichfield was the Headquarters for the County Regiments of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire. In 1948, the Depots adopted names and this Depot became the Mercian Brigade, with all Regiments being reduced to a single Battalion at the same time. The Mercian Brigade was formed on 14 July, 1948, combining the Depots of the following Regiments: The Cheshire Regiment The Worcestershire Regiment The South Staffordshire Regiment The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) Under the Defence Review announced in July, 1957, the Infantry of the Line was reorganised: accordingly, in 1959, the South Staffordshire Regiment and North Staffordshire Regiment were amalgamated to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). As part of the reforms, all Regiments in the Brigade adopted a common Cap Badge in 1958. This consisted of a gold Saxon Crown over a silver double-headed Eagle, being the attributed device of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. The Battalions were distinguished by Regimental Collar Badges and coloured Lanyards: cerise for the Cheshires, green for the Worcestershires and black for the Staffords. On May 1, 1963, the Brigade was again increased to four Regular Battalions, when the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) were transferred from the dissolved Forester Brigade. The Regiment wore a Lincoln green Lanyard. On July 1, 1968 the Mercian Brigade was united with the Wessex Brigade and Welsh Brigade, to form the Prince of Wales' Division. MILITARY - BRITISH ARMY Other Badges and items are also available as 'Buy it Now' from our eBay Store. Buyers!!! Please read all of the Sale listing before buying, including the section below, and note acceptable methods of Payment and Postage details (especially if you are buying from outside the UK). We will not be held accountable for the buyers own mistakes. Please do keep a lookout for our other Sale lots coming soon!!! Or visit our eBay Store 'Tomo's Collectables' Check out our other Items For Sale! Be sure to add us to your favourites list! Summary of Our Selling Policies Payment We accept UK Personal Cheques, UK Postal Orders and PayPal only. For those unable to use the above we can accept other payment arrangements, please contact us first via email to arrange. Shipping We ship Worldwide. Our postage rates are displayed clearly in our listings. If approached first by the buyer, we can arrange postage to suit (including insurance if required). Please note that BFPO addresses must select and pay for 1st Class Postage. Delivery Shipment is normally within 1 day of Payment clearing. We ship every working day, and on Saturday morning's (except UK Public Holidays). Refunds & Returns Full refund will be given up to 30 days after receipt of item, if the item is not as described in our listing. Provided the item is returned to us in it's original sealed packaging, and is undamaged. Refund (less p&p cost's) will be given, if the buyer changes their own mind about their purchase. Provided the item is returned to us in it's original sealed packaging, and is undamaged. Contact Us Contact can be made via Email, and we usually respond back the same day. BID WITH CONFIDENCE Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 15.99 GBP

Location: Lisburn

End Time: 2024-12-09T16:44:44.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.68 GBP