British Army Cap Badges Of The First World War

Author : Peter Doyle,Chris Foster
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0747807973

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British Army Cap Badges of the First World War by Peter Doyle,Chris Foster Pdf

The fascination with the British involvement in the First World War extends to all aspects of the conflict. The battles and their outcomes; the armies and their leaders; the conditions of trench warfare; and the controversies form part of the growing literature examining every aspect of a war that was to cast a shadow over the rest of the twentieth century, the effects of which are still being felt today. For the British army, the cap badge is the most easily identifiable form of insignia. It represents a distillation of the pride of the regiment, its various battle honors and symbols borne proudly on the metallic emblem that was worn on all headdress, even within the trenches. Identification of the cap badge on old photographs is a first, important step in unraveling the military service of an individual. Cap badges have been collected avidly since they were first thought of in the nineteenth century. Cap-badge collecting is as popular now as it has ever been; yet with a growing number of fakes and forgeries, there is a need for a book that illustrates clearly the main types, and allows the collector and family historian alike to understand their meaning. Surprisingly, there are no real comprehensive web-based resources; and the available books (many of which are out of print), are often dull, arcane and poorly illustrated with grey, muddy images of otherwise spectacular badges. This book illustrates, for the first time in full color and high quality, images of the main types of badges used by the British Army in World War I. In addition, contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges, and the wider importance of their symbolism, is also included. Employing the skills of an established writer (and collector) and artist, it provides a unique reference guide for all people interested in the World War I.

Author : Peter Doyle,Chris Foster
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782001027

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British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War by Peter Doyle,Chris Foster Pdf

In their companion volume to British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, authors Peter Doyle and Chris Foster present an overview of the main cap badges worn by the British Army during the Second World War, which continued the rich and varied tradition of British regimental insignia. This book describes and illustrates, for the first time in high quality full colour, the main types of cap badge worn. With many amalgamations, war-raised units and special forces, British military insignia from the period have a surprising range that differs substantially from that worn by the soldiers of the previous generation. As in the first book, this volume contains contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges. Employing the skills of an established writer (and collector) and artist, it provides a unique reference guide for anyone interested in the British Army of the period.

Author : Peter Doyle,Chris Foster
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780747811107

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British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War by Peter Doyle,Chris Foster Pdf

In their companion volume to British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, authors Peter Doyle and Chris Foster present an overview of the main cap badges worn by the British Army during the Second World War, which continued the rich and varied tradition of British regimental insignia. This book describes and illustrates, for the first time in high quality full colour, the main types of cap badge worn. With many amalgamations, war-raised units and special forces, British military insignia from the period have a surprising range that differs substantially from that worn by the soldiers of the previous generation. As in the first book, this volume contains contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges. Employing the skills of an established writer (and collector) and artist, it provides a unique reference guide for anyone interested in the British Army of the period.

Author : Graham Bandy
Publisher : Pen and Sword Family History
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526776006

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Identifying Cap Badges by Graham Bandy Pdf

This book is an invaluable ‘tool of the trade’ for anyone trying to identify or interpret photos. – Peter Hart, Military Historian Identifying Cap Badges is the book that has been missing from the bookshelves of family historians, military enthusiasts, and badge collectors alike. It is quite easy to find an erudite book on military cap badges, but you could spend hours, if not days, plodding through hundreds of pictures to find a match for the one you hold. Sometimes you may not find it at all! These learned badge collector's books have one major flaw; they are pictured and discussed in 'order of precedence', that is to say, from the earliest formed regiments to the latest, with separate sections on medical, engineers, cavalry, infantry, etc. This can be most confusing to those uninitiated into the 'dark arts' of military badges. Thus, if you do not know the name or 'original number' of your regiment in this order of precedence, you can be flummoxed! This, combined with all the different crowns, laurels, animals, mythological beasts and castles, can prove more than a little daunting, even to ex soldiers themselves! In this book you will find badges ordered by what is on the badge itself; be it a dragon, sphinx or castle, horse, lion or tiger. This is badge identification in minutes, rather than hours, with added information on dating badges and many comparison photographs alongside all the pictures of the badges. Added to these pictures are short histories of the regiments and 'family trees' plotting the antecedents of today's units.

Author : G L D Alderson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752490069

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Cap-Badges of the British Army 1939-45 by G L D Alderson Pdf

The regiments of the British Army have always set great store by their cap-badges which, in miniature, encapsulated the history and traditions of the units that wore them. They were worn with pride by the County Regiments (which formed the bulk of the infantry) throughout the two world wars. While of relatively recent origin, the cap-badge absorbed a far older territorial allegiance, which can almost be traced back to tribal loyalty before the Norman Conquest and which has been reinforced down the ages. This book presents the reader with a comprehensive collection of capbadges through the years of the Second World War. Every cap-badge is clearly illustrated with pictures from the author's own private collection of badges and comes complete with written descriptions. The fascinating histories behind the conjoining of the various units are also included. A regimental index makes it simple to find specific badges quickly. Cap-badges of the British Army 1939–45 successfully removes the confusion surrounding the wearing of cap-badges by British Army formations during the Second World War whilst enabling people to access this information in complete form for the first time. Essential reading for those with a personal or professional interest in the Second World War.

Author : John Gaylor
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001-03-08
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781783379798

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Military Badge Collecting by John Gaylor Pdf

An identification guide to British Army cap badges from the Calvary and Royal Armoured Corps, the Guards, Women’s Units, Kitchener’s Army, and others. This book is a comprehensive guidebook, which will appeal to anyone with an interest in medal collecting. The book contains British Army badges from the earliest days to the present, with photographs of 800 examples. “This is an excellent text and complements the bookshelves of any researcher of the British army . . . an outstanding feat of research and I can only summarise by saying ‘Well done.’”—Military Archive Research.com

Author : Arthur Ward
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1861269617

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British Army Cap Badges of the Twentieth Century by Arthur Ward Pdf

Items connected with the British military have always been extremely popular with collectors, and the intricate and beautiful badges made to denote a soldier's regiment have always been keenly collected, due to their small size, high quality and the fascinating stories of military derring-do that lie behind each one. The British army cap badge really came into being around the turn of the twentieth century, with large badges intended for the blue cloth helmets then in use. Later badges became smaller, and materials changed, as headgear became smaller, and new manufacturing techniques took away the laborious daily cleaning that was a part of every soldier's routine for most of the century. With every regiment having numerous variations of badge, this is a field of collecting that will yield rewards for the collector. With the aid of nearly 200 specially taken color photographs, Arthur Ward offers a complete introduction to this topic.

Author : David Bilton
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 871 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526758033

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Badges of the Regular Infantry, 1914–1918 by David Bilton Pdf

Badges of the Regular Infantry, 1914-1918 is based on over thirty years research in museums, archives and collections. It is an exhaustive study of the development of the battalion, brigade and divisional signs of the twelve divisions that formed the regular army during the Great War. It also looks at the badges of those battalions left behind to guard the Empire. While the divisional signs are well known, there has been no authoritative work on the signs worn by the infantry battalions. The book will illustrate the cap and shoulder titles used, as well as cloth signs worn to provide easy recognition in the trenches. Each regular and reserve battalion of a regiment has a listing, which provides a brief history of the unit and detailed information on the badges worn. It is prodigiously illustrated and contains much information, like why a shape or color was chosen, when it was adopted, what size it was, whether it was worn on a helmet, what color the helmet was and even what colors were used on horse transport; the majority of this rich and detailed information has never been published before. What helps make the information accurate and authoritative is that much of it comes from an archive created at the time and from personal correspondence with hundreds of veterans in the 1980s, many of whom still had their badges and often had razor-sharp recollections about wearing them. The book also provides some comments from these veterans. Using the illustrations will allow many of those unidentified photos in family albums to come to life.

Author : Brian Leigh Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039748590

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British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two by Brian Leigh Davis Pdf

Author : Peter Doyle
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785007644

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Tommy's War by Peter Doyle Pdf

The First World War has left an almost indelible mark on history, with battles such as the Somme and Passchendaele becoming watchwords for suffering unsurpassed. The dreadful fighting on the Western Front, and elsewhere in the world, remains vivid in the public imagination. Over the years dozens of books have been published dealing with the soldier's experience, the military history and the weapons and vehicles of the war, but there has been little devoted to the objects associated with those hard years in the trenches. This book (new in paperback) redresses that balance. With hundreds of carefully captioned photographs of items that would have been part of the everyday life for the British Tommy; from recruiting posters, uniforms and entrenching equipment to games, postcards and pieces of 'trench art', this book brings to life the experience of the Great War soldier through the objects with which he would have been surrounded.

Author : Brian Leigh Dunnigan
Publisher : [Lansing, Mich] : Mackinac Island State Park Commission
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Fort (Mackinac Island, Mich.)
ISBN : UOM:39015037064501

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The British Army at Mackinac, 1812-1815 by Brian Leigh Dunnigan Pdf

From Book: Reports in Mackinac History and Archeology: This series is designed to provide a format for the publication of substantial reports relating to the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan. As the continued research efforts of the staff of the Mackinac State Historic Parks produce studies of the history and archeology of this region, they will be published in this series. Relevant papers by non-staff members will also be included. Research by the Mackinac State Historic Parks is primarily directed toward the restoration, reconstruction, and interpretation of the historic sites of Fort Michilimackinac, Fort Mackinac, Mill Creek, and other historic structure in Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. It is also the purpose of our program to present the results of our research to both the general public and the scholar. Museum displays, live interpretation, and attractive publications serve to accomplish this goal in their own unique ways. This report illuminates another aspect of our heritage in a way we trust will be interesting and informative. David A Armour, General Editor.

Author : Peter Duckers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780747811718

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British Campaign Medals of the First World War by Peter Duckers Pdf

Britain has issued medals rewarding war service since at least the early nineteenth century, and increasingly through the period of its imperial expansion prior to 1914, but examples of many of the early types are now scarce. However, few families escaped some involvement with “the Great War” of 1914 18, and many still treasure the medals awarded to their ancestors for wartime service. Today, with a growing interest in British military history and particularly in family history and genealogy, more and more people want to trace their ancestors' past. This book looks in detail at the origin, types and varieties of the British medals awarded for general war service between 1914 and '18, and gives advice on researching the awards and their recipients.

Author : Ben Macintyre
Publisher : Delta
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780385336796

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The Englishman's Daughter by Ben Macintyre Pdf

In the first terrifying days of World War I, four British soldiers found themselves trapped behind enemy lines on the western front. They were forced to hide in the tiny French village of Villeret, whose inhabitants made the courageous decision to shelter the fugitives until they could pass as Picard peasants. The Englishman’s Daughter is the never-before-told story of these extraordinary men, their protectors, and of the haunting love affair between Private Robert Digby and Claire Dessenne, the most beautiful woman in Villeret. Their passion would result in the birth of a child known as “The Englishman’s Daughter,” and in an act of unspeakable betrayal, a tragic legacy that would haunt the village for generations to come. Through the testimonies of the villagers and the last letters of the soldiers, acclaimed journalist Ben Macintyre has pieced together a harrowing account of how life was lived behind enemy lines during the Great War, and offers a compelling solution to a gripping mystery that reverberates to this day.

Author : Frederick Wilkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1845749987

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Cavalry and Yeomanry Badges of the British Army 1914 by Frederick Wilkinson Pdf

Prior to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914 the British cavalry establishment consisted of some five regiments of heavy cavalry, thirteen of medium cavalry, including lancers and dragoons, and thirteen hussar regiments. In Cavalry and Yeomanry Badges of the British Army, 1914 over 250 cap badges are described and illustrated. Both Regular and Yeomanry units are included, and full details of the metal type, method of wear and dates of issue are given. All mounted regiments appearing in the Army List of August 1914 are represented, but to assist collectors in identification many badges worn before and after the Great War have also been included. There is also a Bibliography and an appendix providing relevant basic details of uniform worn. Illustrated

Author : Graham Bandy
Publisher : Pen and Sword Family History
Page : 1249 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526775986

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Identifying Cap Badges by Graham Bandy Pdf

This book is an invaluable ‘tool of the trade’ for anyone trying to identify or interpret photos. – Peter Hart, Military Historian Identifying Cap Badges is the book that has been missing from the bookshelves of family historians, military enthusiasts, and badge collectors alike. It is quite easy to find an erudite book on military cap badges, but you could spend hours, if not days, plodding through hundreds of pictures to find a match for the one you hold. Sometimes you may not find it at all! These learned badge collector's books have one major flaw; they are pictured and discussed in 'order of precedence', that is to say, from the earliest formed regiments to the latest, with separate sections on medical, engineers, cavalry, infantry, etc. This can be most confusing to those uninitiated into the 'dark arts' of military badges. Thus, if you do not know the name or 'original number' of your regiment in this order of precedence, you can be flummoxed! This, combined with all the different crowns, laurels, animals, mythological beasts and castles, can prove more than a little daunting, even to ex soldiers themselves! In this book you will find badges ordered by what is on the badge itself; be it a dragon, sphinx or castle, horse, lion or tiger. This is badge identification in minutes, rather than hours, with added information on dating badges and many comparison photographs alongside all the pictures of the badges. Added to these pictures are short histories of the regiments and 'family trees' plotting the antecedents of today's units.