airportable Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi folks. Been having a rummage though my draws and came accross a Military related item I've had ages. Any one know how old it may be or a use? I can onlly think of a pin cushion. Dia. 4 1/2" x 1" deep. Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver99 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have seen many of the same type of thing be it of different regimental cap badges. Templates were printed in newspapers, enabling people to embroider their cap badge of choice. Sort of a home front patriotic sampler. Different sizes appear to have been available. First and second war periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have a WW2 officers uniform of the Buffs. Nice patch/pincushion thinghy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have seen many of the same type of thing be it of different regimental cap badges. Templates were printed in newspapers, enabling people to embroider their cap badge of choice. Sort of a home front patriotic sampler. Different sizes appear to have been available. First and second war periods. Thanks for the help. Must admit that due to the main body material and patina it made me wounder if it was first world war era. I dont know any thing about cap badges to know if there was a suttle change in design for this reg. between the two wars.Andy. Will try and photo a few items military related over the next few months that may be of intrest, be them a bit older! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 It isn't uncommon to see kneelers for regimental chapels bearing a regimental badge such as this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Yes, thats reminded me. I saw such kneelers many years ago still in use, quite old and showing there age. Just hope they were not binned. Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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