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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-04-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By carruthers
Hi, I'm not sure. I set a loose thread on...

Hi,

I'm not sure. I set a loose thread on fire and it burned down extremely quickly?

Thanks,
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-04-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By carruthers
4th Armoured Brigade Divisional Patches

Dear forum,

For a number of years I have been planning to put together a Battledress Blouse to represent 2nd battalion Kings Royal Rifle corps.

I bought these patches as I thought they looked...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-01-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By carruthers
Thank you both very much! Your help is most...

Thank you both very much! Your help is most appreciated!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-01-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By carruthers
Elephant Collar Badges

Dear Forum,

I recently bought some KD tunics which were all devoid of any badges or buttons save one. It had these collar badges on and they've got me stumped!

If anyone could help me out I...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 18-04-18, 12:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,698
Posted By carruthers
Dear forum, It's been very interesting to...

Dear forum,

It's been very interesting to read your comments and assumptions, and honestly I am very upset by some of them. I think maybe I should tell you a little about myself as I feel your...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 16-04-18, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,698
Posted By carruthers
But I clearly said it can be much cheaper to...

But I clearly said it can be much cheaper to forum members...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 16-04-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,698
Posted By carruthers
Hello all, I’m very sorry if I’ve offended...

Hello all,

I’m very sorry if I’ve offended or upset anyone. Considering it’s only a Cap badge worth less than £10 I’m surprised anyone is that bothered.

I don’t collect Canadian badges so put...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 16-04-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,698
Posted By carruthers
Thanks very much for the reply chaps. I thought...

Thanks very much for the reply chaps. I thought it seems different to other RA cap badges I’ve seen before and now I know why!

Many thanks,
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 16-04-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,698
Posted By carruthers
(Not so) interesting RA cap badge?

Dear forum,

I recently acquired this cap badge along with a number of Great War cap badges. It struck me as of as it seems slightly larger than usual and is quite roughly cast.

Is it anything...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 09-04-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 725
Posted By carruthers
Ah yes, now I look at it I can see its ADC rather...

Ah yes, now I look at it I can see its ADC rather than AVC.

Thanks for the help chaps!
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 09-04-18, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 725
Posted By carruthers
Economy Army Veterinary Corps cap badge

Dear forum,

I recently acquired a number of cap badges, most of which were Great War era.

In amongst them was this AVC cap badge. Does it look right to you guys?

Many thanks,
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 26-01-18, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By carruthers
Thanks for the feedback guys, it’s very much...

Thanks for the feedback guys, it’s very much appreciated!
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 23-01-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By carruthers
RCAF WAG Half Wing - Opinions please!

Dear forum,

I’ve never had any RCAF insignia before and have just acquired this WAG half wing.

The overall look is nice but it doesn’t feel right to me. How’ve I’ve never handled any RCAF...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 19-01-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By carruthers
7th Armoured Div payches

Dear forum,

I bought these patches a number of years ago but I can’t remember where from. I believe there was tree patterns of this patch during WW2 but I can’t for the life of me remember any...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 29-11-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By carruthers
Thanks guys, just as I thought!

Thanks guys, just as I thought!
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 29-11-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By carruthers
New Zealand Pilot Wing

Dear forum,

I have acquired this NZ wing but I’m not sure about it. It doesn’t have the right feel to me.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Forum: General Topics. 20-11-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By carruthers
Hello all, many thanks for the replies. At least...

Hello all, many thanks for the replies. At least I know what I’ve got now!
Forum: General Topics. 20-11-17, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By carruthers
Brass A Group Trade badge

Dear forum,

I have just acquired this brass A group trade badge made by J R Gaunt. I have looked on here as well as the wider web but can find little to no information on them.

Is it Great War...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 01-11-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By carruthers
What era is this RAF pilots wing?

Dear forum,

I’ve just acquired this rather lovely pilots wing. I was thinking it might be pre-War?

Any help would be appreciated!

Many thanks,
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 01-11-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,129
Posted By carruthers
Hi guys, I just acquired this. It has a...

Hi guys,

I just acquired this. It has a round ‘O’ so would I be correct in assuming it’s a re-strike?

Thanks,
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 09-10-17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By carruthers
Great find! Thanks very much Wingnut!

Great find! Thanks very much Wingnut!
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-09-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By carruthers
Blackened Gloucestershire Cap Badge

Hello all,

I've just purchased this blackened Gloucestershire regiment cap badge. The dealer I bought it from said that it would clean up into a decent OR silver example which is what I wanted.
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 19-09-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By carruthers
Thanks for all the replies guys. I've got...

Thanks for all the replies guys.

I've got original flat type wings in my collection but this one struck me as different. The shape of the wing is much more flat along the bottom edge and the...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 18-09-17, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By carruthers
Opinions on this raf pilot wing please!

Hello chaps,

I bought this wing a few years ago with a smal collection of badges all of which were original and had clearly been together for many years.

On revisiting this particular badge...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-01-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By carruthers
Hello chaps, Thanks for the replies. That's...

Hello chaps,

Thanks for the replies. That's what I thought they were. Are they quite common? Would the numerals I posted be worn in the same place?

Thanks again,
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