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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 30-01-12, 08:40 PM

Replies: 37 Gaunt Mark Views: 5,095 Posted By jackb Makers Marks Many thanks to all who have replied to my thread - I am convinced that the Gaunt 1mm x 15mm is a copy, though I can only assume that the perpetrator had access to some original dies. I do find it a...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 30-01-12, 11:16 AM

Replies: 37 Gaunt Mark Views: 5,095 Posted By jackb Gaunt Mark I have followed with interest the threads on the subject of Gaunt makers marks and in particular the 1mm x 15mm slider impressions. The quoted theory typifed by the following <The Infamous 15mm...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-01-12, 01:41 PM

Replies: 0 Somerset Light Infantry Views: 1,115 Posted By jackb Somerset Light Infantry Having picked up a 3rd Militia Somerset LI badge I decided to attempt to check the history. From what I gathered they changed title to Special Reserve Bn in 1908 and remained in the UK during the...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-11-11, 04:10 PM

Replies: 0 Somerset Light Infantry Views: 974 Posted By jackb Somerset Light Infantry This is my second try, my first was a bit of a dog's dinner. I have two SLI badges on which I would appreciate second (or more) opinions. The first is the 3rd Militia which is a well made badge...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-11-11, 02:50 PM

Replies: 7 Essex Regiment Views: 2,257 Posted By jackb As the Essex Regiment existed until around 1958... As the Essex Regiment existed until around 1958 are brazing holes really a measure of authenticity - I fear not. The blank scroll is the cyclists Bn which should have brazing holes but the lack of...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-11-11, 11:51 AM

Replies: 2 Manchesters OSD Views: 1,054 Posted By jackb An obvious copy, and a poor one at that - similar... An obvious copy, and a poor one at that - similar to many marketed by a regular Ebay junk provider. I suggest it is an other ranks repro treated with bronze finish and applied blades. As far as...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-11-11, 02:52 PM

Replies: 1 Somerset Light Infantry Views: 1,203 Posted By jackb Somerset Light Infantry I recently posted a thread on the subject of SLI badges but had trouble uploading pictures, with Mike's valuable help I have now succeded in adding the pictures, any assistance re the badges would...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-11-11, 07:57 PM

Replies: 1 Somerset Light Infantry Views: 1,498 Posted By jackb Pictures are attached. Pictures are attached.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-11-11, 04:07 PM

Replies: 1 Somerset Light Infantry Views: 1,498 Posted By jackb Somerset Light Infantry I have for some time had two badges, both of which I am not too sure about. One is the 3rd Militia in brass as opposed to GM but the slider is no longer that the badge. the second is a 4th/5th...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-09-11, 10:39 AM

Replies: 4 Yorshire Dragoons collar variations Views: 1,471 Posted By jackb Yorkshire Dragoons To add to the collars i would like to add the Queen's Crown Officer's version of 'B' Regards jackb ...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 07-07-11, 03:59 PM

Replies: 5 17th Lancers - 17th/21st Lancers ? Views: 2,238 Posted By jackb 17th Lancers/Queen's R. Lancers WM Beret Badge (Motto) I just noticed the remarks of Lancer 17 in respect of beret badges, I have a good example but the measurements are 27mm h x 30mm w. Is there any finite information on size or do all those that fall...

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 03-05-11, 12:53 PM

Replies: 25 RAOC true or false? Views: 6,720 Posted By jackb RAOC Badge The reason the cannon balls on the Cap badge of the RAOC are larger than the calibre of the cannon is quite simple, to represent the balls in true calibre to the cannons would reduce them to...

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 14-04-11, 12:24 PM

Replies: 1 School of Musketry Views: 1,637 Posted By jackb School of Musketry 3939476 39477476I have come into possession of a badge that is reputed to be an early School of Musketry badge, however it does seem to be a little on the large size measuring 2 1/2"H x 2...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 26-01-11, 01:44 PM

Replies: 2 Prince of Wales's Feathers Views: 895 Posted By jackb Prince of Wales's Feathers Can anyone help with identification, I initially thought it was an Arm Badge for the Wilshire Yeomanry but the size 34cm x 35cm wide is identical to the Cap Badge except that it is all in white...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-01-11, 07:17 PM

Replies: 2 Bedfordshire Yeomanry Views: 1,237 Posted By jackb Bedfordshire Yeomanry Thank you Alan. We live and learn!!

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-01-11, 03:35 PM

Replies: 2 Bedfordshire Yeomanry Views: 1,237 Posted By jackb Bedfordshire Yeomanry The Bedfordshire Yeomanry badge pictured differs from K&K discription (1364, 1488, 1489) in that the castle is very different. The badge is of good definition and made of a good gauge...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 09-01-11, 02:38 PM

Replies: 48 Staffordshire Yeomanry cap badges Views: 13,023 Posted By jackb Staffordshire Yeo?? I have a Queen's crown white metal badge which has no sign of alteration, is well made and the original slider bears the makers name 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham - I was under the impression that...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 09-01-11, 01:49 PM

Replies: 3 Rough Riders Collar Badge Views: 1,344 Posted By jackb I know there are exceptions to every rule, but... I know there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking when a reduced size cap badge was officially authorized, lugs were specified. This was due the the loss of slider type badges from...

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