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Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 30-12-18, 10:05 PM
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Posted By yorkie
This item got me thinking about a group of...

This item got me thinking about a group of militaria I bought many years ago. All the items came from one soldiers property. And sorting items out I remembered these two lengths of silk ribbon. I now...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 27-12-18, 05:13 PM
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Posted By yorkie
Cloth Ampleforth Shoulder Title

Here is the Cloth Shoulder Title.
Forum: General Topics. 27-12-18, 05:05 PM
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Views: 432
Posted By yorkie
I would never have bought a badge without seeing...

I would never have bought a badge without seeing the reverse photo Now I am selling mine I always show a reverse photo. You really have to know what you are buying.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-12-18, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By yorkie
Thanks Jerry It was the big one I was unsure...

Thanks Jerry It was the big one I was unsure about I am positive the small one is R/N. It was really nice seeing you Yesterday, It really made Sharons Day Thank you mate. Get well soon.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-12-18, 04:30 PM
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Posted By yorkie
Royal Navy or not

Can you let me know what these two badges are ie are they Royal Navy??? As far as I know they are great war period as they arrived with WW1 material.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 21-12-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By yorkie
Croix De Guerre avec palme Bronze.

Hello Tin I can`t say for sure what you have there, definatly a cockade of a Croix de Guerre, but to which regiment. I have a photo of the sealed pattern awarded to the 8th Battalion West Yorks, but...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 20-12-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,042
Posted By yorkie
Hi Just had to check the name of the action which...

Hi Just had to check the name of the action which was "Montaigne de Bligny" or Bligny Ridge Where the Comander of the French 5th Army decorated the 8th Batt West Yorks (Leeds Rifles) with the Croix...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 20-12-18, 02:48 PM
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Views: 3,042
Posted By yorkie
Noty exactly the same I know but this is a...

Noty exactly the same I know but this is a rosette worn by Officers and men of the Leeds Rifles (and other Regiments) on Minden Day The rosette signifies the regiment was awarded the Croix de Guerre...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-12-18, 04:52 PM
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Posted By yorkie
West Yorks Collars ???

I would appreciate some help please, The collars in the Photo were bought many years ago and were bought as West Yorks. Looking at them today I see differences along the bottom of the badges ie one...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 14-12-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By yorkie
Found the JTC Badge As far as we are aware (IE...

Found the JTC Badge As far as we are aware (IE Gigg School) this is the only know survivor. of a Giggleswick JTC Badge.
Forum: General Topics. 13-12-18, 06:09 PM
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Posted By yorkie
Sorry Deleted message.

No longer required
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 04-12-18, 09:08 AM
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Posted By yorkie
Hi I am glad you like the Gigg badges. Ths...

Hi I am glad you like the Gigg badges. Ths Marksmans badge is going home to Giggleswick I am pleased to say.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 03-12-18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By yorkie
Some of my Gigg Badges

Just thought you might like to see some of my Giggleswick OTC and CCF items before they go. There is a really nice JTC badge somewhere.
Forum: Off topic 30-11-18, 09:15 PM
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Posted By yorkie
Thank you very much for sharing that Mark. Having...

Thank you very much for sharing that Mark. Having visited all the places that you mentioned in South Africa. It is such a special country I just love it and can`t wait for my next visit. Just out of...
Forum: Off topic 29-11-18, 04:54 PM
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Views: 1,285
Posted By yorkie
Hi Just found this link and found it so...

Hi Just found this link and found it so interesting. Having been to Spion Kop and seeing the battlefield for myself. A very moving sight it is to see the long trench where those young scouse boys...
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 29-11-18, 01:22 AM
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Posted By yorkie
A Soldier Artist in Zululand.

I am just re reading a very good book on the Zulu Wars of 1879 Titled "A SOLDIER - ARTIST IN ZULULAND. by William Whitelocke Lloyd. And the Anglo - Zulu War of 1879.
This book was written by the...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 26-11-18, 06:28 PM
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Posted By yorkie
Rare WW1 scouts badge.

Very rare WW1 1915 scouts badge for what I believe is doing work for the military.
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 25-11-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By yorkie
The badge was brooched and enamelled by a person....

The badge was brooched and enamelled by a person. The pin is still attached to the badge but the whole catch plate is missing. One can only speculate as to why it was done, but I assume it was the...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 25-11-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,596
Posted By yorkie
Did you manage to go to the local Church...

Did you manage to go to the local Church /Graveyard as a lot of the Canadian boy`s that succumbed to their wounds are buried in there. I used to have a list of them,but i`m afraid it was thrown out...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 24-11-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By yorkie
Leeds Pals Sweetheart Brooch.

How about this folks a full sized Leeds Pals Cap badge turned into an enamelled sweetheart Brooch. Lovely item.
Forum: General Topics. 23-11-18, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 782
Posted By yorkie
I have a cap badge (VTC) to a Yorkshire unit...

I have a cap badge (VTC) to a Yorkshire unit dating to 1915.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-11-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By yorkie
Hello One again many thanks I appreciate your...

Hello One again many thanks I appreciate your time regards Andy.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-11-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By yorkie
Thank you very much I appreciate your reply....

Thank you very much I appreciate your reply. Regards Andy.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-11-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By yorkie
I have forgotten what these chevrons are.

It is so long since I have looked at these item I have forgotten what they are. Are they long service ? and what age are they Please. I would appreciate your assistance, as you may remember I am...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-11-18, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By yorkie
Formation Badges

Can anyone please help me with these items they came to me quite a lot of years ago amongst a batch of genuine Yorkshire related Formation signs. Andy.
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