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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

03-03-19, 07:38 PM

Replies: 5

PPCLI Marguerite

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Posted By nhurdman

Always appreciate the knowledgeable feedback. The...

Always appreciate the knowledgeable feedback. The forum is a great resource. Thanks. Nick

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

02-03-19, 06:59 AM

Replies: 5

PPCLI Marguerite

Views: 509

Posted By nhurdman

Thanks for the reply. The double strike and the...

Thanks for the reply. The double strike and the poor solder around the pin made me skeptical.
Nick

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

01-03-19, 08:12 AM

Replies: 5

PPCLI Marguerite

Views: 509

Posted By nhurdman

PPCLI Marguerite

The attached photos are of a PPCLI Marguerite that is presently on eBay. I wonder whether it is genuine as the seller indicates. Any opinions appreciated.
Nick

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification

03-06-18, 06:26 AM

Replies: 9

Require expertise to help identify cap badge please

Views: 629

Posted By nhurdman

I really appreciate everyone taking time to...

I really appreciate everyone taking time to respond to my inquiry. Knowing his unit i.e. Coldstream Guard is a start. As I indicated at the beginning the only information I had (of his military...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification

01-06-18, 11:57 PM

Replies: 9

Require expertise to help identify cap badge please

Views: 629

Posted By nhurdman

Thanks for the input. His name was Thomas frank...

Thanks for the input. His name was Thomas frank Wright. 1895 - 1926.

Nick

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification

01-06-18, 10:18 PM

Replies: 9

Require expertise to help identify cap badge please

Views: 629

Posted By nhurdman

Require expertise to help identify cap badge please

Attached is an enlargement of a very poor scan of my grandfather in uniform circa 1917. Unfortunately I have no access to the original photo. He was was born and lived in Solihull now outskirts of...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

16-05-18, 09:23 PM

Replies: 5

3rd-vb-gloucestershire-regiment

Views: 537

Posted By nhurdman

Thanks Simon, I had actually googled this...

Thanks Simon,

I had actually googled this before I read your reply and discovered exactly what you have stated. Thanks for setting me on the correct path.

Am I correct in assuming that his cap...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

16-05-18, 08:51 PM

Replies: 5

3rd-vb-gloucestershire-regiment

Views: 537

Posted By nhurdman

Simon, Thanks for your response. I...

Simon,

Thanks for your response.

I took my information re his final regimental placement from the Supplement to the London Gazette. The London Gazette for January 1920 has the title "3rd Vol....

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

16-05-18, 05:39 PM

Replies: 5

3rd-vb-gloucestershire-regiment

Views: 537

Posted By nhurdman

3rd-vb-gloucestershire-regiment

Hello all,

My great grandfather served in the Gloucestershire Regiment from 1873 until 1919. He lied about his age so he could serve longer. He was in the regular force i.e. 28th and 61st for 20...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone

17-04-18, 01:32 AM

Replies: 5

Hello Everyone

Views: 777

Posted By nhurdman

Thanks for the information Bill. A question about...

Thanks for the information Bill. A question about the colour. Would the ball be red with off white flames? Or would it be some other colour?

Thanks again,

nick

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone

17-04-18, 12:00 AM

Replies: 5

Hello Everyone

Views: 777

Posted By nhurdman

Thanks Bill, The collar dog is just the...

Thanks Bill,

The collar dog is just the standard common maple leaf, nothing special. My Great Uncle Jack was a private.

He was wounded (GSW to the upper arm) and wore a single wound stripe....

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone

16-04-18, 09:13 PM

Replies: 5

Hello Everyone

Views: 777

Posted By nhurdman

Hello Everyone

This is a very interesting and informative site, very impressive.

I am new to the "collecting" of military badges and medals. I have some of my own as a retired member of the RCAF reserve plus I...

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