Old Marine Posted December 10, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 10, 2018 I have had this patch/badge for sometime. I think this is the Belgian Lion. Can anyone tell me how this insignia was worn? Is this a Cap badge or is it a sleeve insignia. The black backing is securely attached to the back and I don't want to tear it apart to see how the metal insignia is attached or if its marked. The metal insignia measures about 2 inches from top to bottom. The black backing is kind of common on English made insignia. Is this possibly war time English made? Its a really nicely detailed insignia so if anyone can shed any light as to the age and how this would have been worn, I would appreciate it. Thanks Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted December 10, 2018 A detail view. The Lion Head and the cross and swords are 2 pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted December 10, 2018 The badge is almost 3/4 of an inch high. It seems like it would be clumsy and catch on things if worn as a sleeve insignia. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamski Posted December 11, 2018 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2018 Stumped...... -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted April 26, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 26, 2019 Boy, Dennis! That is cool! Never seen anything like that in all my looking! Does seem rather odd to wear like a sleeve patch or something. I'll keep my eyes open for something like this! Did the Belgium tab come with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansimba Posted April 26, 2019 Share #6 Posted April 26, 2019 hi this " belgium " tab is uselly used between 1944 and 1946 by the " bataillon de fusiliers ( rifle's bataillon ) " and the brigade de fusiliers " a link about them : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusilier_Battalions_(Belgium) for the lion head, never see it before @+, hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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