29th Regiment of Foot? Boston Massacre.
Article about: by milmuseum Could you place something next to it for a size reference? Thanks Burt I certainly will Burt, I'll be home from work in a couple of hours I'll do it then. It's about the same si
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Re: 29th Regiment of Foot? Boston Massacre.
Being raised in/around Boston myself, I find this very interesting! Thanks for sharing
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Lots of restrikes of this type of badge around and hard to tell just from a photo unless you really know your stuff, which sadly I don't. What size is it, cap, collar, or ?
If you get no joy here, you could try the british & commonwealth military badge forum.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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Re: 29th Regiment of Foot? Boston Massacre.
Hi Jerry, it's for a hat I reckon, probably about 2.5 inches across.
I'm pretty sure it isn't a restrike, I've had a good few and I have a good feel for them I think. The weight is nice and it's real brass with a good smell.
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Funnily enough, one way to tell is by feel. Sounds like you have a good one then.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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That's a great find, and a neat piece of history, sorry to nit pick, but it was 1770 hehe Very neat
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Thanks Pete, and thanks for the correct year
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Speaking of the Boston Massacre, I don't think the 29th Regiment of Foot should be blamed. They were only defending themselves from a hostile crowd. If I was in their shoes, I would have fired upon the colonist just the same... and that is coming from a US citizen. haha
Regards, Corey
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Speaking of the Boston Massacre, I don't think the 29th Regiment of Foot should be blamed. They were only defending themselves from a hostile crowd. If I was in their shoes, I would have fired upon the colonist just the same... and that is coming from a US citizen. haha
Regards, Corey
I've got to say I agree having read about it since digging out this badge, a bad situation inside a bad situation. I don't think my badge is from exactly that period, I think it is 19th century but interesting nonetheless.
Thanks for the comments guys
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Re: 29th Regiment of Foot? Boston Massacre.
Could you place something next to it for a size reference?
Thanks
Burt
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