Royal Marines Labour Corps

Bob Bell · Post by **Bob Bell** » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 3:51 pm

I have acquired a cap badge " Royal Marines Labour Corps". I have email the RM Museum for info. on this unit. Do any of you history buffs know anything of this unit? Bob Bell

JR · Post by JR » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 4:12 pm

Bob,Just checked the good book (regimental Badges) and states,Forage cap Royal Marines Labour Corps,Within a Laurel-wreath the Globe surmounted by a ship bows on,resting on a wreathed-scroll.In Brass.This Corps was formed on 2nd February 1917 from two Companies of the Army Service Corps.It was disbanded at the conclusion of the First World War.Aye JR

Bob Bell · Post by **Bob Bell** » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 4:24 pm

Hi JR, Thanks for the info. Would I be right thinking that this badge is somewhat rare?

harry hackedoff · Post by **harry hackedoff** » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 5:13 pm

Sounds like, Bob.
How did you get on, fronting up "Sir", by the way?

JR · Post by JR » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 5:24 pm

Bob,As with most of the WW1 Cap Badges they are a collectors Item and very rare,It compares to the Old Royal Naval Division badges,Anson Battalion,Drake Battalion all fetching about £45-55£,Hope this is of some help.(My Hobby).Aye JR

JR · Post by JR » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 5:39 pm

Harry,we've been labouring ever since.Get ya bucket and spade and get over to 'Gympie' there's Gold in them thar hills?.Aye JR

Tab · Post by **Tab** » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 7:32 pm

Trust the Marines to have some one around to dig their trenches.

Si Capon · Post by **Si Capon** » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 10:18 pm

I was told they had the job of burying the dead durung WW1??

Not a pleasant thought

I have got a cap badge and picture to post, but I can`t find a free photo hosting web site??

Anyone know of one???

Shoulderholster · Post by **Shoulderholster** » Sun 13 Jul, 2003 11:51 pm

Bob
Be carefull there is a thriving market in knock WW1 cap badges.They are made on the original stamping dies and are very difficult to tell from the original unless you have an original to hand.
Modern ones use a lighter gauge brass and when you polish them they don't have the same "depth" of shine as the real McCoy (something to do with the copper content).
As JR said the old RN Division ones are pricey if genuine,that probably accounts for all the RN Division repros on the market.
I believe the Labour Corps was made up of men over 50 years of age.
Now if you find a genuine Timber Corps badgge I will gladly send you a set of puttees for it!!.
Take care
SH

Bob Bell · Post by **Bob Bell** » Fri 18 Jul, 2003 5:21 am

Hi Guy's, The badge arrived today and I have to say it is not an original, the metal ie very thin. I paid to f**k**g much for it so I'll put it down to experience. I'll be more careful next time. Thanks for your wisdom on this. Regards Bob

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