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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-05-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Hi, Not sure why, but I can't follow the link. It...

Hi, Not sure why, but I can't follow the link. It says something about not having permission to access the page?

Ellis
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 05-04-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,931
Posted By Old Hertfordian
A high resolution scan of the cap badge would...

A high resolution scan of the cap badge would probably give the answer. The picture certainly looks clear enough.

Ellis
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 01-04-22, 05:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Happy April fools Day!

Happy April fools Day!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Hi, I might be wrong, but possibly a broken...

Hi,

I might be wrong, but possibly a broken Army Pay Corps cap badge? Any evidence of a scroll being removed?

Ellis
Forum: New Zealand Badges 08-07-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Nursing?

Nursing?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-07-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Brilliant, thank you :)

Brilliant, thank you :)
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-07-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Badge on Battle Dress

Hi,

It's been a while since I last posted, but I wonder if anyone can identify the badge on this 1951 dated Battle Dress?

Many thanks
Forum: Other Militaria 17-06-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Very interesting, Thanks for the link :)

Very interesting, Thanks for the link :)
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-06-18, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Here you go :) ...

Here you go :)
...
Forum: General Topics. 12-05-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Ha! yes, very odd :confused: As has been...

Ha! yes, very odd :confused:

As has been pointed out, it could and I repeat could be a case of recycling. Note that the Essex 3vb wore both WM and blackened brass plates. However, if I had known,...
Forum: Headdress 11-05-18, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By Old Hertfordian
I do not wish to offend, but is the badge with...

I do not wish to offend, but is the badge with "40" on the reverse not from the Birmingham Mint collection?
Forum: General Topics. 11-05-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Thank you :)

Thank you :)
Forum: General Topics. 11-05-18, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Thank you, very interseting and helpful :)

Thank you, very interseting and helpful :)
Forum: General Topics. 11-05-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
So, I decided to try and do something with these...

So, I decided to try and do something with these two. The finish was really getting to me, so I thought what the heck, I paid nothing for them and I wanted to know what was going on.

The 1vb...
Forum: General Topics. 05-05-18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
So, anyway..... I decided to leave as is for...

So, anyway.....

I decided to leave as is for the forseeable future.

One thing that I have noted under more thorough examination, is that the centre of the 3 VB is WM, but the backing is brass...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-05-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Stick with them, but the more knowledgeable on...

Stick with them, but the more knowledgeable on the forum might be able to guide you better.
Forum: General Topics. 29-04-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Still not brilliant, but a bit clearer.

Still not brilliant, but a bit clearer.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-04-18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By Old Hertfordian
They don't look like the common fakes, however I...

They don't look like the common fakes, however I believe that they should be blackened. Any sign that the have been?
Forum: General Topics. 28-04-18, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Thanks for the advice. Ha, yes, going...

Thanks for the advice.



Ha, yes, going on the pictures I can see why you would think that. However, it is a combination of poor photography and a very generous coat of pain..... I will take a...
Forum: General Topics. 28-04-18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Thanks Sean, Not something that I had thought of...

Thanks Sean, Not something that I had thought of trying.



1st and 3rd Essex wore blackened plates, not all VB's wore WM ones.

I have not come across these plates being faked although the...
Forum: General Topics. 28-04-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Old Hertfordian
What to do??

Hi,

Thanks to everyone that has helped me in the few posts that I have done so far. I will try and return the favours when I can, but until then I would like to get others opinions on what I...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 16-04-18, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Old Hertfordian
British War Medal do you think?

British War Medal do you think?
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 15-04-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Any suggestions as to what the medal ribbon might...

Any suggestions as to what the medal ribbon might be?
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 14-04-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Old Hertfordian
Thanks Marc :)

Thanks Marc :)
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 13-04-18, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Old Hertfordian
A little more help....

Me again,

Can anyone help me identify the divisional sign being worn here? Also, what is the medal ribbon?
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