WWI badge identification

[Nnatalie]

Not sure if this is the best section for my question, because it’s gear that did *not* go with a flight jacket, but here goes. @mulceber and I have a picture of his great-grandfather in his British WWI uniform. I’ve identified the badge on his cap (insignia of the Cheshire Regiment), but I’m having trouble with the badge on his chest. I’ve found a listing on eBay for a couple similar shaped ones (rectangle+crown on top) from WWII that said things like “Air Raid Warden” or “ARP-Warden”, but that doesn’t say much about what a WWI infantry guy’s badge would say. Do any of you recognize it? Or just know of better search terms than things like “lapel badge” or “chest badge”?

 

[Smithy]

Hi Nat,

It's an Imperial Service badge. Signifies that the wearer has volunteered for overseas service from the Territorial Force.

HTH,

Tim

 

[Nnatalie]

That would make perfect sense then, since the Cheshire Regiment was part of the Territorial Force (or at least his part of it was), and he served in France! Thank you!

 

[Smithy]

That would make perfect sense then, since the Cheshire Regiment was part of the Territorial Force (or at least his part of it was), and he served in France! Thank you!

No worries Nat, happy to help!

 

[ausreenactor]

Good work Smithy!

Duty Officer this week. 0630 unlock to 1700 secure... booo.

Miss out on PT, sleep in and afternoons.....

Weekend to relax...