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Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 02-03-24, 08:45 AM
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Views: 203
Posted By popskipa
Both obvious copies.

Both obvious copies.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-01-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 273
Posted By popskipa
Thank you Alan.

Thank you Alan.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 05-01-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 273
Posted By popskipa
Glorious Glosters question?

A question for the Glosters collectors.

Which, if any, of these back badges would be the correct issue for a soldier from the period of the Korea War please?

Left to right
1. Die stamped with...
Forum: The Home Front 21-12-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By popskipa
Mike, a good call.. There were several large...

Mike, a good call..

There were several large disused LT railway tunnels that were fitted with bunk beds, toilets and canteen, they were used to accommodate displaced persons etc. during WW2, maybe...
Forum: The Home Front 21-12-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By popskipa
Unknown Flag?

I would welcome the help of the forum please in identifying the flag.

London Transport bullseye and letter “C” , painted on one side of a coarse canvas material. With a stitched fold at the top...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-11-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,393
Posted By popskipa
A poor fake that shouldn’t fool any serious LRDG...

A poor fake that shouldn’t fool any serious LRDG collector.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 29-10-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By popskipa
RFC Cap & Collar Badges

I need the help of the forum please, are these badges original or fake?

Thank you for looking, Keith
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-10-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By popskipa
Great stuff, thank you for posting…

Great stuff, thank you for posting…
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-10-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By popskipa
Stuart Thank you, pm sent. I am...

Stuart

Thank you, pm sent.

I am constantly impressed by the kindness and generosity of fellow collectors.

Keith
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-10-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By popskipa
Thank you John Colin and Mike. I found the...

Thank you John Colin and Mike.

I found the blog most useful.

I will look for a black Gaunt or black Dowler badge.

Now which parachute qualified wings were in use at the time please?

Thank...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-10-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By popskipa
Another image when the fighting was over and a...

Another image when the fighting was over and a few are wearing silvered badges…
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-10-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By popskipa
Thank you. A couple of images found on the...

Thank you.

A couple of images found on the internet showing berets being worn which seem to confirm the blackened badge was worn in combat while the silvered badge was proudly worn when the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-10-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Posted By popskipa
1980s Parachute Regiment

I need the help of the forum please.

I would like to obtain the correct Parachute Regiment beret badge and parachutist qualification wing for a South Atlantic - Falklands campaign display.
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-09-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By popskipa
Cyprus Regiment?

Cyprus Regiment?
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-08-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 598
Posted By popskipa
This is a fake, sorry..

This is a fake, sorry..
Forum: General Topics. 16-08-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By popskipa
I dealt with Paul on several occasions and found...

I dealt with Paul on several occasions and found him to be a gentleman. A sad loss. Please convey my sympathies to the family.

Keith
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 10-08-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By popskipa
I don’t think the British made this badge. In...

I don’t think the British made this badge. In many years of collecting I have only ever seen Greek made badges. However, just because I haven’t seen a British made badge doesn’t mean it doesn’t...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-08-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,640
Posted By popskipa
A solid all brass Essex Regiment economy badge. I...

A solid all brass Essex Regiment economy badge. I suspect fake but would welcome the opinions of the forum.

Photos beside a cut-out all brass badge.

Keith
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 08-08-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By popskipa
Welcome to the forum Sam. The Greek Sacred...

Welcome to the forum Sam.

The Greek Sacred Squadron badge illustrated is not an original WWII item. The cap badge lugs and lack of motto on the reverse are a quick give-away.

If you use the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-06-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,138
Posted By popskipa
Yes it looks to be an original LRDG headdress...

Yes it looks to be an original LRDG headdress badge
Forum: General Topics. 26-03-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By popskipa
Kingsley thank you for the reply. I only...

Kingsley thank you for the reply.

I only have the two items for repair and don’t feel confident to do a good enough job myself. The title and badge are scarce and I could easily damage them with...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-03-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,631
Posted By popskipa
The seller is a well known purveyor of...

The seller is a well known purveyor of fake/fantasy items.

Vongold and the many other names he uses is to be avoided.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-03-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,429
Posted By popskipa
A very nice badge 9K is the gold content, 9...

A very nice badge

9K is the gold content, 9 carat.

Keith
Forum: General Topics. 24-03-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By popskipa
Badge Repairs

Hello

I have a brass shoulder title missing a lug and a badge with a hinge where a lug should be.

Would anyone on the forum be able to do the repairs or recommend a suitable repairer please......
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By popskipa
I think the statue may be the Arab Legion.

I think the statue may be the Arab Legion.
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