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Offline john from yick

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iron 6th
« on: Wednesday 03 December 14 19:47 GMT (UK) »
my granddad was in the 6th city of London I believe his cap badge
was made of iron can anybody verify this and what was the reason
if there was one
  thank you
            john
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Re: iron 6th
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 04 December 14 19:36 GMT (UK) »
Hi John

Found this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soldier-6th-London-Regiment-City-of-London-Rifles-Cast-Iron-Sixth-cap-comforter-/400802169017?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item5d51abc0b9

The seller does not explain why he has iron in the title. As rifles they did favour dark badges and buttons.

Ken

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Re: iron 6th
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 04 December 14 20:26 GMT (UK) »
 ;)thanks ken think I will write and ask
          john



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Re: iron 6th
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 06 December 14 09:43 GMT (UK) »
The regimental nickname was  "The Cast Iron Sixth" as well as some other nicknames.

James

BTW google The cast iron sixth there are some great books on its exploits in ww1, think I will buy one myself
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