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Nobbysr
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General Topics.
30-11-22, 04:48 PM
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Refurbishing silver gilt badges
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Nobbysr
hi Rob It is possible to have them re-silvered...
hi Rob
It is possible to have them re-silvered with a passivate finish as there are still plating companies that can do the work, but unless its in a "crisp" condition it will look odd, the cost is...
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General Topics.
17-11-22, 07:02 PM
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Kings Crown
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Nobbysr
i have heard something similar at Abbey Wood...
i have heard something similar at Abbey Wood Marc, but there was also mention of some regiments retaining the "Queens" in the the regimental title but others changing to "Kings" I was curious about...
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General Topics.
09-11-22, 06:01 PM
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Kings Crown
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Kings Crown
Does anyone have an idea when we can expect to see regimental badges changing to kings crown or if regiments will change names to reflect the change of monarch.
Just curious at what drives the...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
04-02-22, 08:48 PM
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For Sale 11th Border Regiment (Lonsdale Battalion) Brass Cap Badge (Gaunt tablet)
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Nobbysr
another image
Gents a hall marked Gaunt officers if helps... can send a photo of the back/hallmarks if it would help
all the best Steve
I would add that having worked many years with press tools,...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
09-01-22, 01:07 PM
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Opinions on Hampshire Yeomanry OSD
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Nobbysr
hi Alex, how much woulkd you take for said item...
hi Alex, how much woulkd you take for said item ??
regards
Steve
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
14-12-20, 08:22 AM
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Badge Id
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Nobbysr
Many thanks Alan..one down the round badge is...
Many thanks Alan..one down
the round badge is gilded but its a an unusual colour gilt
rgds
Steve
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
14-12-20, 08:18 AM
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Badge Id
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Nobbysr
I have no idea Chris i have been able to...
I have no idea Chris i have been able to corroborate with a photo
might have another go though
thanks
Steve
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
13-12-20, 03:10 PM
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Badge Id
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Nobbysr
Badge Id
Hi Everyone
Can anyone help me with the identification of these three badges
I purchased in job lots They are all on loops
would be extremely grateful for any information any one has...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
29-05-19, 08:58 PM
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West Kent Yeomanry Question
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Nobbysr
OFFICERS
I do have an officers version somewhere its silver with the I INVICTA legend in gilt
will try and take some photos
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
11-04-19, 03:15 PM
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Gaunt pattern book for sale
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Nobbysr
Look I always work on the basis of "Buyer Beware"...
Look I always work on the basis of "Buyer Beware" but if a site offers a money back Guarantee you always have a fall back position . I have seen something similar to the book back in the 70's ...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
31-03-19, 03:07 PM
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Vic Officers 21st cap badge continued
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Nobbysr
Hi Every one I think you are right, it is die...
Hi Every one
I think you are right, it is die cast the main reason for posting is that I have never seen a 21 with a blade and lug and was trying to find out if any one had a photo of one with...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
30-03-19, 03:53 PM
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Vic Officers 21st cap badge continued
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Nobbysr
Many thanks for the responses. The badge is not...
Many thanks for the responses.
The badge is not cast, its quite a thick stamping, thicker than the missing tab I do have a later 4 lug version, which is pretty similar thickness but that one is ...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
29-03-19, 12:20 AM
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Vic Officers 21st cap badge continued
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Nobbysr
Vic Officers 21st cap badge continued
Sorry Gents
I couldn't work out how to link the photos to my earlier post
anyhow here are the photos front and back
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
27-03-19, 09:10 PM
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Vic Officers 21st cap badge
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Vic Officers 21st cap badge
Hi Good People
I am look for advice. I have an officers 21st Lancers cap badge which is nice with the exception of one of the fixings . The badge has one lug which sit in the centre of the crown...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
27-03-19, 08:29 PM
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Book: Collector Guide for the Essex Yeomanry
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Nobbysr
Hi Michael can you please pencil me in for one...
Hi Michael
can you please pencil me in for one
cheers
Steve
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
22-09-17, 09:50 PM
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WELS(C)H OFFICER'S S/G AND OSD CAP BADGES
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Nobbysr
Have been trying to find a Welsh Officers Dress...
Have been trying to find a Welsh Officers Dress badge for ages.. Does anyone have a spare for sale???
cheers
Steve
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
25-05-17, 12:25 PM
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Recce Officers Silver/Gilt combinations
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Nobbysr
Hi John thanks for the link ... that's a...
Hi John
thanks for the link ... that's a serious collection, a man with a mission
https://ibb.co/dO4Una
https://ibb.co/hzf8fv
hopefully these links should work.. I do have others but I do like...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
05-05-17, 10:02 PM
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Recce Officers Silver/Gilt combinations
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Nobbysr
Have been lucky enough to pick up type A and B.....
Have been lucky enough to pick up type A and B.. the A is a 3 piece and the B a two piece ..have also picked up a Scottish chrome variant, which is winging its way to my sticky mitts
Great piece of...
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General Topics.
18-04-17, 04:32 PM
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Fixings for officers' badges
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Nobbysr
OSD badges
Hi I also have a couple of silver/gilt on blades but have always thought that OSD badges were always on blades would like know if this is a hard and fast rule as have seem bronzed badges on...
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Other Military Topics
06-04-17, 09:06 AM
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Royal Marines for the axe?
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Nobbysr
Navy
Hi Alan
The US have confirm that full user trials for the f-35 VTOL will commence in and around u 2020 ..At the moment the Navy have 1 to play with.. I was also at a meeting where it was being...
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Other Military Topics
06-04-17, 08:52 AM
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Royal Marines for the axe?
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Maybe if the Spanish gave back Ceuta and Melilla...
Maybe if the Spanish gave back Ceuta and Melilla they would have a case ..
The way I see it is The British have had Gib longer than Australia has been a Nation so they should just get used to it and...
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General Topics.
31-03-17, 08:45 AM
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Officer Dress Badge question
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Nobbysr
Officer Dress Badge question
Does anyone know if either the DLI or the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars were issued with all gilt officers Dress badges..
I have seen 2 items on blades which I am told are original items . The...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
10-03-17, 04:24 PM
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Ebay fakes
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Nobbysr
Hi Peter That's the dilemma, unless the item...
Hi Peter
That's the dilemma, unless the item is marked as a fake a less scrupulous individual will have them on ebay in a flash ..
What I find odd is that if its was a "branded" product fakers...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
10-03-17, 03:52 PM
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Sticky:
Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges
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Nobbysr
fakes
having spent many years with different types of brazing and trying to remove the stuff, its a real pain to completely remove with out damaging the plate or the subject especially when one part has...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
06-03-17, 05:15 PM
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It does what it says on the packet !!!!!!
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Nobbysr
Couldn't agree more have always found Lew and...
Couldn't agree more have always found Lew and Gary great to deal with but it is a little disappointing seeing them selling items they feel or know are not original
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