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Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-11-17, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,212
Posted By Garth Thompson
Jack, I think it is for a WO or RSM worn much...

Jack,
I think it is for a WO or RSM worn much like the British Army does.
Garth
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-11-17, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,212
Posted By Garth Thompson
Very nice Jack. I particularly like the bullion...

Very nice Jack. I particularly like the bullion Star of David. Here is a set I have in my collection.
Garth
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 08-11-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By Garth Thompson
Cloth badge ID needed

Gents,
I think these are British but have no idea what. Any help greatly appreciated.
TIA,
Garth
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 28-08-17, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,220
Posted By Garth Thompson
Sadly the plaque is not in my collection. There...

Sadly the plaque is not in my collection. There isn't any indication the patches were ever sewn on. Interestingly the three came together in an envelope with a Paris bus pass dated October 10, 1945....
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 27-08-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,220
Posted By Garth Thompson
Here is a set of three I found several years ago...

Here is a set of three I found several years ago as well as a picture of a sign used by the 59th Newfoundland Heavy Artillery regiment.
176728

176729

176730
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 21-04-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Garth Thompson
First pattern Color Sergeant arm badge

I collect the older British Army Color Sergeant arm badges and rarely find any here in the US. I was shocked to find this 1st pattern ( 1813 - 1865) at a smaller regional militaria show.
Enjoy,...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 03-09-16, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By Garth Thompson
I would say post WW1 but pre WW2. These two are...

I would say post WW1 but pre WW2. These two are not a pair but rather two singles. Each eagles head should be looking toward the right shoulder so when worn the eagle looks forward with the head...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 16-04-16, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By Garth Thompson
New formation sign seller on US Ebay

Just noticed a Ebay seller out of Canada that has some decent formation signs listed at pretty reasonable starting bids. The seller's ID is artist90 and is on US Ebay. I don't know them or have...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 28-10-15, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,786
Posted By Garth Thompson
If there is a "crow" and rate without the...

If there is a "crow" and rate without the chevrons the rating badge would be incomplete or damaged. The petty officer rating badges should always have chevrons.
During the post WW1 period the USCG...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-07-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
Posted By Garth Thompson
Mike, Thanks that answers my question. Garth

Mike,
Thanks that answers my question.
Garth
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 04-07-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By Garth Thompson
No 49 Squadron and Britians first nuclear tests

No 49 Squadron was reformed in May 1956 from personnel of 'C' Flight No 138 Squadron. They were equipped with Valiant B1 aircraft and tasked with carrying out a series of nuclear tests on Christmas...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 04-07-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
Posted By Garth Thompson
Mobile Field Photographic Section

Does anyone know when and what this unit did?
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 04-07-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,214
Posted By Garth Thompson
259 (COMCAN) Signal Squadron

I got this sign many years ago from a gentleman who claimed to have been in the unit and I have no reason to doubt him. He claimed there was only one lot of patches made in Cyprus and only worn for a...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 04-07-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,779
Posted By Garth Thompson
Here is mine as well as a red and drab for Cpl,...

Here is mine as well as a red and drab for Cpl, L/Cpl and Ptes.
Garth
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 04-07-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By Garth Thompson
Here is a matched pair from my collection,...

Here is a matched pair from my collection, embroidered on wool. The note on the back is interesting as these signs and several other scarce ones were obtained from an American officer who served in...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 28-10-14, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,987
Posted By Garth Thompson
I'd like to inject a couple of points. 1....

I'd like to inject a couple of points.

1. Not all cheesecloth backed patches are reproductions. This type of material is used as an anchor for the design on a wool patch. There are original WW2...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-08-14, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 939
Posted By Garth Thompson
Thanks for taking the time to reply guys. What...

Thanks for taking the time to reply guys. What are these fetching on the market these days?
Garth
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-08-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 939
Posted By Garth Thompson
50 (M.E.) Commando badge

Recently acquired this 50 Commando badge which was in a small lot of an American soldier's wartime souvenirs.
Garth
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-05-14, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By Garth Thompson
Tinto, Thanks Mate. Garth

Tinto,

Thanks Mate.

Garth
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-05-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By Garth Thompson
What is this badge?

Thanks in advance for any ID.
Garth
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 11-03-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,203
Posted By Garth Thompson
Even thought they are not individually named you...

Even thought they are not individually named you do have the man's name and some documentation so I would try and initially sell them as a grouping.

Garth
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-03-14, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By Garth Thompson
Badge ID please

This one looks like a cap badge for the Buffs but has no motto. It is brass with a lug and pin attachment and roughly 2 1/2" square.
Thanks,
Garth
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 10-03-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,203
Posted By Garth Thompson
I think Ebay would give you the best results for...

I think Ebay would give you the best results for these type of medals. You would have a much wider international audience of potential buyers. Most of these are available of ebay and you could get a...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 06-03-14, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By Garth Thompson
Liverpool Scottish embroidered shoulder strap

I recently found this embroidered on OD battle dress wool shoulder strap to the Liverpool Scottish. I'm guessing this is WW1 or earlier.
Garth
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-03-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By Garth Thompson
Help IDing two badges

Any ID on these two badges would be much appreciated.
Garth
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