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Forum: The Home Front 28-09-22, 03:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,815
Posted By Flatdog
I agree the Tudor Crown is unappealing and the...

I agree the Tudor Crown is unappealing and the cypher as a whole is meh at best. St. Edwards is the way to go.
Forum: Headdress 31-01-22, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By Flatdog
Vinyl sweatband makes it late 70's early 80's....

Vinyl sweatband makes it late 70's early 80's. Copy for reenactors.

Clay
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 03-10-21, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By Flatdog
Hi Rob, Yes same book just different title,...

Hi Rob,

Yes same book just different title, must be publishing thing to extend sales.

Clay
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-21, 03:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By Flatdog
Hi BC, The first badge is not SVC nor SMP....

Hi BC,

The first badge is not SVC nor SMP. The Second I can't see clearly enough,sorry failing eyes.

Both appear to be made up. HK Button man (Karl) will know better. He's an expert.

Clay
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 22-07-21, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By Flatdog
Mick All you need now is this one. ...

Mick

All you need now is this one.

254769

LOL

Clay
Forum: General Topics. 09-07-21, 03:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By Flatdog
LIR wear the Caubeen and badge in all orders of...

LIR wear the Caubeen and badge in all orders of dress. The badge you show and a cracking one was for a beret that sadly never came to fruition. Caubeens are more expensive and a beret would be a good...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 02-07-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By Flatdog
Hello Tim, Yes all companies wear this...

Hello Tim,

Yes all companies wear this title.

Chris,

The target demographic is for ex Guardsmen to fill the ranks of G Company. I would assume they would be considered part of the Household...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 02-07-21, 03:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By Flatdog
Tim, Yes they do. Chris, Ex...

Tim,

Yes they do.

Chris,

Ex Guardsmen are the target demographic for G Company.

Clay
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-07-21, 03:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By Flatdog
Guards Blue Red Blue is worn by all, as they are...

Guards Blue Red Blue is worn by all, as they are a single regiment and recognized as the Reserve Battalion for the Guards. Worn right arm, London District left arm.

It would be nice if perhaps an...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-06-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By Flatdog
Hi Andrew, Yes, they wear their own badges...

Hi Andrew,

Yes, they wear their own badges (cap and collar).

Clay
Forum: General Topics. 26-06-21, 02:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 823
Posted By Flatdog
According to a web search, Patrick Macnee ended...

According to a web search, Patrick Macnee ended his service in the RNVR as a Sub-Lieutenant on MTB's.

The IC uniform must have been for a part.

Clay
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 05-06-21, 04:21 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,532
Posted By Flatdog
I can certainly see that "test" badges be made...

I can certainly see that "test" badges be made sterile, but once approved why would badges for service use not be named by the manufacturer? Every single item in service is marked with the makers...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 05-06-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By Flatdog
Hi, Yes both Philippine. The first is 1970's...

Hi,

Yes both Philippine. The first is 1970's and the Scout Rangers mid 70's. They are poorly embroidered compared to European standards, although they are getting better.

Scout Rangers are...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 03-06-21, 02:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By Flatdog
Hi John, Looks good, just like mine, Sorry I...

Hi John,

Looks good, just like mine, Sorry I don't have a photo for you. Mine is thin silver no markings medium length lugs and toned, made by a shanghai jeweler of which I can't immediately...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-05-21, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 898
Posted By Flatdog
Hi, Fourth from left is Belgian NCO's Ninth...

Hi,

Fourth from left is Belgian NCO's Ninth Infantry Regiment,1950's.

I don't know the others, but the first badge may possibly be French.

Clay
Forum: Off topic 10-04-21, 01:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,428
Posted By Flatdog
Rest in Peace Sir, you shall be remembered. God...

Rest in Peace Sir, you shall be remembered. God Bless.
Forum: Headdress 08-04-21, 02:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Flatdog
Hi Mash, Good eye, I didn't even think...

Hi Mash,

Good eye, I didn't even think about KOYLI, they did in fact wear a khaki beret but not for long as they amalgamated into The Light Infantry around 1968. In WW2 they wore the General...
Forum: Headdress 05-04-21, 12:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Flatdog
Hello, First you are very welcome. ...

Hello,

First you are very welcome.

Second, Rifle and Light Infantry Regiments started to wear Rifle Green berets mid 50's.

Thirdly, The first beret in the link provided is an 80's issue, and...
Forum: Headdress 03-04-21, 03:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Flatdog
Hi, First the correct term for the blue...

Hi,

First the correct term for the blue beret is Midnight Blue, not Navy Blue.

The 1st Battalion the Royal Norfolk Regiment joined 24th Guards Independent Brigade Group in 1942; the Guards...
Forum: Indian Badges 02-04-21, 02:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By Flatdog
Hi, All of them Indian Army cap badges WW1...

Hi,

All of them Indian Army cap badges WW1 to 1930's I believe.

Clay
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-03-21, 04:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,393
Posted By Flatdog
Hi, The crown over caduceus is Royal...

Hi,

The crown over caduceus is Royal Malaysian Air Force Medical service.

Clay
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-03-21, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Flatdog
Hi Alex, The "All Ranks" badges are exactly...

Hi Alex,

The "All Ranks" badges are exactly that. Although it would not be out of place for a private purchase Silver badge to be acquired, though I've never seen one in the wild. Hopefully...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-03-21, 03:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By Flatdog
Hi, Royal Ceylon Air Force 1950's....

Hi,

Royal Ceylon Air Force 1950's. Immediately after WW2 the King's Crown was replaced with this Ceylonese type in a bit of nationalization, however the St.Edwards Crown replaced this in order to...
Forum: Arab Nations 03-03-21, 05:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By Flatdog
Bill, This badge and the Coastal Security...

Bill,

This badge and the Coastal Security Force (also large sized) wore a Balmoral bonnet in a greenish Khaki shade.

Clay
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 10-01-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Flatdog
Hi Vincent, I was wondering if you could...

Hi Vincent,

I was wondering if you could elaborate on the St. Edwards crowned version in your avatar. I bid on one once and it went for quite a bit. I have never seen one in use. I would love some...
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