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Forum: All other Colonial Badges Yesterday, 08:53 PM
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Posted By btns
This image is from a tray with Nigerian Police...

This image is from a tray with Nigerian Police badges sold 3 years ago. I think they were discussed on the forum.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-03-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 168
Posted By btns
It is both marine infantry and colonial infantry.

It is both marine infantry and colonial infantry.
Forum: Military Buttons 13-03-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By btns
Your button is to the Zürich Tramway. I am...

Your button is to the Zürich Tramway.

I am interested if it is available.
Forum: Military Buttons 12-03-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By btns
Can you post a picture of its back?

Can you post a picture of its back?
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 05-03-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,315
Posted By btns
As a button collector I occasionally buy lots of...

As a button collector I occasionally buy lots of mixed items. Recently a friend showed interest in the badges I have acquired.
In the non-button box is a British Legion Honorary badge.
See the...
Forum: Military Buttons 01-03-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By btns
Thank you for showing the other buttons. The...

Thank you for showing the other buttons.
The one with only Gilt is contemporary to your 58th.
The other plain buttons (are as also written on your website link) 1800-1820s.
Forum: Military Buttons 01-03-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By btns
Yes, "as new" woollen cloth was the primary...

Yes, "as new" woollen cloth was the primary business of the trade.
Forum: Military Buttons 01-03-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By btns
I'd be interested to see the other buttons from...

I'd be interested to see the other buttons from that field.
Do you know of any old paper mills nearby?
Forum: Military Buttons 29-02-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By btns
Apologies Luke, updated my previous posting 3...

Apologies Luke, updated my previous posting 3 times and this one twice.
Wikipedia does not list a posting to Canada:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/58th_(Rutlandshire)_Regiment_of_Foot

It could...
Forum: Military Buttons 29-02-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By btns
The book "Insignia of Independence" lists...

The book "Insignia of Independence" lists military buttons of the American Revolution. The British Army is listed 1767-1783.
It does not show buttons from the 58th regiment.
Military Buttons, the...
Forum: Military Buttons 28-02-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By btns
This is one of those buttons with a very long...

This is one of those buttons with a very long incorrect identity.
It is not a yacht club button. The letters are R.A.I.

It belongs to the Royal Albert Institution,
for the feeble-minded...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 26-02-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By btns
University of Reading OTC button

University of Reading OTC button
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-02-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By btns
The last feedback for ebay seller milantique was...

The last feedback for ebay seller milantique was over a year ago.
The reply address on the phishing mails is the actual address on btinternet.

The website states:
Welcome to Military Antiques...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-02-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By btns
thank you all!

thank you all!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-02-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By btns
bob tredwen 2024

Hi,
I have received a direct e-mail with the following contents:

Hi,
I'm unable to speak over the phone due to serious throat pain caused by laryngitis. Please let me know once you receive...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-02-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By btns
Thank you for your replies

Thank you for your replies
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-02-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By btns
For advertising an ongoing auction.

For advertising an ongoing auction.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-02-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By btns
Wink no affiliation, happily breaking the rules

No affiliation with the buyer.
He managed to stuff my button query with stuff I have no interest in.
To me they all look fake. Good hunting.
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-02-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By btns
It is a mid 19th century French colonial militia...

It is a mid 19th century French colonial militia button.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-02-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 293
Posted By btns
Good job Leigh,

Good job Leigh,
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-02-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By btns
your numbering: 1. LC - Leander Club 3....

your numbering:
1. LC - Leander Club
3. CVWC - Colne Valley Water Company
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 743
Posted By btns
Here are picture of the badge being worn. ...

Here are picture of the badge being worn.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g186525-d188790-i115492646-Sheraton_Grand_Hotel_Spa_Edinburgh-Edinburgh_Scotland.html

reference:...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 743
Posted By btns
I think this is a civilian badge used in many...

I think this is a civilian badge used in many countries.

There are lots of small variations. Attached are a modern die-cast button and an older die-struck design. Over time the vase became less...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 21-01-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By btns
Here it is:...

Here it is: https://www.kamp-vogelsang.be/bsd/bz_a26a/index.php
Belgian 4th infantry division
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-01-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By btns
As High Wood made clear, it is for a dry stamp,...

As High Wood made clear, it is for a dry stamp, i.e. no ink involved.
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