Pagri / Puggaree badges

[Watchdog]

Here is the Lancashire Fusiliers item I mentioned that was originally on a shoulder strap of the early red tunic, then worn as a pagri badge and finally as a beret badge in Egypt during the emergency in the '50s. I can't think of another example of such a beret badge.

Regards

Mark

bottom pic is from The Imperial War Museum website. This one is mine.

[Jerry B]

Scots Guards bush hat/pagri badge

[Jerry B]

Here is the Lancashire Fusiliers item I mentioned that was originally on a shoulder strap of the early red tunic, then worn as a pagri badge and finally as a beret badge in Egypt during the emergency in the '50s. I can't think of another example of such a beret badge.

Regards

Mark

bottom pic is from The Imperial War Museum website. This one is mine.

A loose badge for sale Tels Insignia | British Army 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers Flash / Beret Badge

[Watchdog]

Hi Jerry, his reference to Trieste would in fact concern the 2nd Battalion which was in Trieste whilst 1st Bn was "walking the walk" in Egypt and was disbanded shortly after that posting. I don't know where he gets the idea that this was an "unofficial badge" because it certainly was not. Also, whilst I don't want to cast aspersions the badge in his list looks remarkably "new" and is very cheap compared to what these normally sell for. Look at the fur cap fusilier grenade badges he has listed for much less than the going rate. Just saying!

It takes all sorts right?

Regards

Mark