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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-12-17, 07:41 PM

Replies: 264 42nd Views: 34,622 Posted By der_rittmeister 42nd bullion badge Fenton's pictures of the 42nd officers in the Crimea shows the forage caps with a bullion badge but no idea about the sunburst. Hutchison's Crimean Memories shows an example of the the badge sans...

Forum: Headdress 24-12-17, 12:23 AM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Recent acquisitions With a little more wisdom (hopefully) and experience I've recently acquired an authentic helmet plate, as well as a few other Royal Scots insignia. Sorry the picture quality is not top notch. I'd...

Forum: Headdress 11-04-17, 10:56 PM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Yes of great interest. Thanks very much Jeff. Yes of great interest. Thanks very much Jeff.

Forum: Headdress 10-04-17, 09:09 PM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister [QUOTE=Jeff Mc William;400856]Hi DR Yes I... [QUOTE=Jeff Mc William;400856]Hi DR Yes I agree, all officers badges to the Royal Scots after 1881 were green backed. I have never seen a post 1881 helmet plate (or forage cap badge) with a blue...

Forum: Headdress 09-04-17, 12:51 AM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Good question. I believe I recall reading that... Good question. I believe I recall reading that the blue or green enamel on the badge distinguished the battalions, but no idea about the metal, or even if this distinction was continued. I don't...

Forum: Headdress 07-04-17, 12:46 PM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Thank you Malcolm, I have done just that. He... Thank you Malcolm, I have done just that. He seems willing to give me a full refund. He claims he purchased it from a reputable dealer as original, but isn't arguing the point. Does anyone have a...

Forum: Headdress 06-04-17, 07:44 PM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Well I guess I need to bow to the collective... Well I guess I need to bow to the collective wisdom. It looks like I did indeed get rooked. Not the first time, probably not the last. I guess I'd best learn to check on here first before I buy...

Forum: Headdress 05-04-17, 12:28 PM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister No worries Malcolm one way or the other. It's all... No worries Malcolm one way or the other. It's all about education. I'll be the first to admit I'm still learning. I did find this pic online of an example that has a similar scroll to the shoulder...

Forum: Headdress 05-04-17, 01:24 AM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Well, anything is possible I suppose. However in... Well, anything is possible I suppose. However in all my days I have never come across a restrike of this plate, many English regiment officer's plates yes but never the Royal Scots. And I have some...

Forum: Headdress 03-04-17, 01:07 PM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister Thanks that is helpful. I'm adding a couple of... Thanks that is helpful. I'm adding a couple of pics. An example found online plus a pic of mine disassembled.

Forum: Headdress 31-03-17, 12:11 AM

Replies: 23 QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate Views: 3,976 Posted By der_rittmeister QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate I have obtained a QVC Royal Scots Helmet Plate. It has some issues but the main issue is that the green enamel is gone. Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge about how the central silver...

Forum: Military Buttons 10-06-15, 12:13 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister I must admit I find the idea of replacement by a... I must admit I find the idea of replacement by a pipe band or a theatrical production dubious though possible. I can't imagine either replacing regimentals with a complete set of rare top quality...

Forum: Military Buttons 09-06-15, 01:24 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister a pic and maker I have attached a picture, albeit not a very good one, of the back of the button. My phone camera was not really up to the task of an upclose detailed shot and I had no better camera at the time. ...

Forum: Military Buttons 19-05-15, 10:54 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister Thank you so much for those photos. That will be... Thank you so much for those photos. That will be very helpful. When I have a chance to get over to my dad's I will have a much closer look at the back of the buttons and take some photos.

Forum: Military Buttons 13-05-15, 12:28 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister Thanks for the info. Would you be able to upload... Thanks for the info. Would you be able to upload an example of each? If possible that would be greatly appreciated.

Forum: Military Buttons 13-05-15, 10:58 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister Thanks David. I agree completely. The evidence... Thanks David. I agree completely. The evidence seems to be all in favour of replacements, for whatever reason. When I have a chance I will research the back of the buttons to see if that helps...

Forum: Military Buttons 12-05-15, 10:15 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister Thanks for the information. They are indeed... Thanks for the information. They are indeed horizontal thistles on the collar. To my knowledge the only other regiment to have those was the Scots Guards but they don't seem to ever have worn...

Forum: Military Buttons 12-05-15, 04:43 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Views: 3,000 Posted By der_rittmeister Looking for info on QVC Officers General Service Buttons Greetings all, I am new to the forum and admittedly do not have much knowledge about buttons. I have an Scots regiment Officer's Doublet that has what appear to be gilt general service buttons on...

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