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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 08-03-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,160
Posted By mooke07
I cannot add to this thread in a definitive way...

I cannot add to this thread in a definitive way to address your specific question but in a selection of badges collected and framed by an Australian in the Victorian Mounted Rifles during the Second...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-02-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By mooke07
Among the many different patterns of the grenade...

Among the many different patterns of the grenade badges of the Northumberland Fusiliers in Wood’s book there are a number with similar wide flames including from memory a bandsman’s issue so could...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-02-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By mooke07
Yes indeed and I am still chasing a Vic FSH...

Yes indeed and I am still chasing a Vic FSH unofficial badge, cheers Dean
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-02-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By mooke07
Fascinating pic thanks Peter. Locally made would...

Fascinating pic thanks Peter. Locally made would fit as you say. I note the regular pattern collar badges on both, cheers Dean
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 15-02-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By mooke07
ORs KEH badges in brass with sliders or loops for...

ORs KEH badges in brass with sliders or loops for the 1910 Saxon crown and King’s crown post-1914 version. Officers wore them in bronze as OSD badges with blades as per my website on the link below...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 11-02-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By mooke07
Good to have you back Matti.

Good to have you back Matti.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By mooke07
There is no mention of plated badges in Bennett’s...

There is no mention of plated badges in Bennett’s book. He states that the sealed pattern card for the GM Worcestershire badge of the pattern worn 1897-1923 noted that the badge was also made in WM....
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 14-01-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By mooke07
As a WW2 theatre made badge it would sit with...

As a WW2 theatre made badge it would sit with that context in a Tiger’s collection. Cheers Dean
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 14-01-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By mooke07
Not the finest example of an Officer’s badge...

Not the finest example of an Officer’s badge sorry Chris.

Cheers Dean
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 04-01-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By mooke07
Yes that is likely to be the case thanks Alan

Yes that is likely to be the case thanks Alan
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 04-01-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By mooke07
That's a cracker thanks for sharing Alan....

That's a cracker thanks for sharing Alan. Churchill notes the backing as being granted for wear from 1935 on collar badges with oval shaped backings more likely to be 1st Battalion. I note the...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-12-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By mooke07
Thanks Michael and as per your PM am happy to...

Thanks Michael and as per your PM am happy to help Richard.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-12-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By mooke07
Indeed it is and should be a reasonable price as...

Indeed it is and should be a reasonable price as not rare, cheers Dean
Forum: General Topics. 25-12-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 462
Posted By mooke07
Merry Christmas to all and may your badge wants...

Merry Christmas to all and may your badge wants be small and your friendships many, cheers Dean
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-12-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By mooke07
It is one of three purpose made Foreign Service...

It is one of three purpose made Foreign Service Helmet badges the Officers of the Worcestershire Regiment wore across the Victorian period. It is interesting that’s the Worcestershire Regiment has...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-12-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By mooke07
They are most often seen as die struck gilding...

They are most often seen as die struck gilding metal with a box section fitting to slide over the equipment straps but 4 loop and 2 loop examples are also seen. This is the first I have seen with...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-12-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By mooke07
They followed a Guards tradition of Valise Stars...

They followed a Guards tradition of Valise Stars like the DCLI, cheers Dean
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-12-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By mooke07
Hi Martyn, It is Valise Star worn by ORs...

Hi Martyn,

It is Valise Star worn by ORs pre-1857-1881 (Bennett 1102), a cast example with central bolt. These are not uncommon with a brass sleeve for attaching to the pack, cheers Dean
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-12-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By mooke07
Hi Martyn, It is an Officers Foreign Service...

Hi Martyn,

It is an Officers Foreign Service Helmet badge for the white helmet worn 1883-90 (Bennett 262).

PM sent, cheers Dean
Forum: Headdress 29-11-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By mooke07
I stand corrected thanks David, you are...

I stand corrected thanks David, you are absolutely correct.

I was going off another source I had been researching on 1st VB formation from the 3rd Administrative Battalion West Riding of...
Forum: Headdress 28-11-23, 04:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By mooke07
Absolutely splendid David. Thanks for sharing...

Absolutely splendid David. Thanks for sharing such a pristine gem.

The dating I thought for this helmet plate was 1883 to 1891.

Cheers Dean
Forum: General Topics. 21-11-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By mooke07
Hi John, They certainly look original to me....

Hi John,

They certainly look original to me. I have off line noted them to fellow Forum member, Expat Yeoman who is a very knowledgeable collector and researcher of all things Essex badges and he...
Forum: General Topics. 20-11-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By mooke07
Hi Brian, Sounds like the WA locals are...

Hi Brian,

Sounds like the WA locals are treating you well. I am only sorry that as I live on the East coast I cannot get to see you and repay some of the kind hospitality you showed me in getting...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-11-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 568
Posted By mooke07
Another PM sent to you thanks Mike - is your...

Another PM sent to you thanks Mike - is your Inbox full? Cheers Dean
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-11-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 568
Posted By mooke07
PM sent thanks Mike

PM sent thanks Mike
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