unidentified object

[nemesis]

Can anyone identify this object its a winged thistle with " We Serve " underneath ,it weighs 2.5kg is nearly 2 ft long and is metal. someone said it was possibly from a version of the flying scotsman . Any help appreciated

 

[sprinterguy]

It’s is vaguely reminiscent of the “thistle” headboard that was carried by the Flying Scotsman train during the sixties and seventies, but that was a much more substantial, “beefier” thistle crest made of fibreglass that must surely have measured about four feet across.

Having browsed the internet I can’t find any mention to the “We Serve” motto either, so in short I’m afraid I can’t identify this item, be it railway related or otherwise.

 

[nemesis]

Thanks for the info, its heavy enough to be from an engine or coach . Maybey a military train?

 

[AlterEgo]

"We Serve" is the motto of the Lions Club.

Wonder if that's got any relevance? Looks like quite an interesting find in any case.

 

[nemesis]

It looks pretty old this object , has two holes in the rear for mounting. I had a look at the lions website. nothing that sticks out there. Thanks for the input
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[O L Leigh]

I think you might do better on a militaria forum.

O L Leigh

 

[nemesis]

will have a look