Regimental Blazer Badge

Discussion in 'The Lounge Bar' started by Ron Goldstein, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Recently joined a bowling club and noticed that blazers were being worn for away matches.

    Decided that my own blazer looked a tad bare because of it's lack of a badge and bought myself a 4th QOH Rgtl badge on the internet.

    When it duly arrived I spotted that the Regimental Motto , which should have read "Mente et Manu" (Mind & Hand) , was embroidered as "Ente et Manu"

    The badge, apart from the error, was simply magnificent and I debated with mself as to whether or not any one else would ever spot the error.

    Fortunately for me, I decided the honour of the Regiment was at stake and I phoned the supplier.

    The short story is that the item was simply replaced within 24 hours,with much apology for the inconvenience and I now have no fear of anyone asking me what the motto means :)

    Ron
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2016
  2. BFBSM

    BFBSM Very Senior Member

    There is still integrity amongst some commercial entities.
     
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  3. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Ron,
    How do you decide between RA & 4 QOH ?
    Did you go for the latter as they're a posh cavalry regiment?
     
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  4. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Owen
    Yep !
    Having Churchill as the Hon Colonel was the decider :)
    Ron

    ps
    If you were me and you were asked, as I have often been, "What unit did you serve in ?"
    which one would you chose, the 49th Light Ack Ack or the 4th Queen's Own Hussars ?

    Yes, I know I served in both units but the more memorable for me was the 4th QOH
     
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  5. smdarby

    smdarby Well-Known Member

    Ell done, Ron!
     
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  6. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

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    Before & After !

    Ron
     
  7. Ken P

    Ken P Active Member

    The replacement also looks far superior in quality!

    Ood or ou! Ell one!
     
  8. PeterG

    PeterG Senior Member

    The numeral now reads I.V. (One and Five) instead of IV (Fourth), but that's a minor quibble and not many non Romans know that.

    Once again, Well done that Man! Or should I say 'quod bene hominem'

    Vale!

    Peter
     
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  9. idler

    idler GeneralList

    Be sure to keep the 'mis-strike', Ron. It might be worth more than the good one down the line.
     
  10. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Idler

    It's already been sent back to the supplier by return post !

    Ron
     
  11. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Went back to the Gallery and found this clip from a BBC interview which shows the motto on the cap badge.
    Cap Badge showing Mente et Manu.jpg
     

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