THE MOORTOWN HOMEGUARD, LEEDS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 4:03 pm

Taken in 1944. Limited information "Left to right: Audrey ?, Kitty ? and Louie White"

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 6:05 pm

Is the one on the right wearing a West Yorkshire Regiment cap badge?

Caron · Post by **Caron** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 6:49 pm

Certainly looks like it to me Cardiarms. My grt uncle has the symbol on his war grave.

Si · Post by Si » Tue 11 Sep, 2012 9:10 am

A sweetheart's cap badge was often worn during both world wars. Smaller jewellery versions were sometimes worn, although this one looks like the actual badge.

Si · Post by Si » Tue 11 Sep, 2012 9:23 am

From Doyle and Foster's British Army Cap Badges:"The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment.)Their badge was the white horse of Hanover, over a brass regimental title, similar in many ways to the badge of the 3rd (King's Own) Hussars. Originally raised in Kent, the regiment had several regional titles before finally becoming a Yorkshire regiment in 1881."