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Showing results 1 to 25 of 71 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Roobarb

Forum: Indian Badges 04-10-16, 01:40 PM

Replies: 1 Baluch Regiment Metal Shoulder Titles Help. Views: 668 Posted By Roobarb Baluch Regiment Metal Shoulder Titles Help. Hello all, a quick question for one of the more experienced Indian Army collectors on the forum. I have the good fortune to be able to purchase a number of Indian Army uniforms from a local...

Forum: Other Militaria 05-09-16, 11:41 AM

Replies: 5 Unknown Camouflage Pouch Views: 719 Posted By Roobarb It does indeed appear to be made from Belgian... It does indeed appear to be made from Belgian 'Brushstroke' pattern.

Forum: Headdress 05-08-16, 07:42 PM

Replies: 12 10th Hussars Tent Cap Views: 1,880 Posted By Roobarb A splendid brace of caps indeed. A splendid brace of caps indeed.

Forum: Headdress 05-08-16, 07:40 PM

Replies: 2 24L Officers Coloured Field Service Cap Views: 1,242 Posted By Roobarb There is something of a collector myth, generally... There is something of a collector myth, generally posited by collectors of said artefacts, that German headgear is the be all and end all of sartorial elegance. Caps such as this one disprove that...

Forum: Indian Badges 27-07-16, 04:40 PM

Replies: 1 Lieutenant Herbert N Davy... Views: 602 Posted By Roobarb A splendid photo. Very interesting to see... A splendid photo. Very interesting to see the khaki cover on that type of cap too.

Forum: Indian Badges 27-04-16, 05:08 PM

Replies: 13 How were these 4th Indian Division slip-ons worn? Views: 1,783 Posted By Roobarb These ones just hang freely. The sartorial... These ones just hang freely. The sartorial sense of the button eluded this particular soldier.

Forum: Indian Badges 27-04-16, 10:01 AM

Replies: 13 How were these 4th Indian Division slip-ons worn? Views: 1,783 Posted By Roobarb Here are another set of 4th Corps slip on straps... Here are another set of 4th Corps slip on straps from an older thread of mine that are of the 'drape' method of manufacture. It's the only image to hand of them at the moment from the time i...

Forum: Indian Badges 30-07-15, 09:27 AM

Replies: 18 Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles Side Cap Views: 4,698 Posted By Roobarb I have the twin to this cap and the bugle faces... I have the twin to this cap and the bugle faces the same way as the one posted also. http://i57.tinypic.com/2rnipf5.jpg The NAM example can be seen here...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 07-04-15, 03:16 PM

Replies: 2 RWAFF Bullion insignia. Views: 1,020 Posted By Roobarb Hello Mike, thanks for taking the time to... Hello Mike, thanks for taking the time to check for me, much appreciated indeed. Patrick.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 07-04-15, 02:05 PM

Replies: 2 RWAFF Bullion insignia. Views: 1,020 Posted By Roobarb RWAFF Bullion insignia. Hello all, the following handsome insignia has intrigued me for a while and whilst perusing a dealers website i found another example (uniform removed) and a reference to the work by the late...

Forum: Off topic 23-03-15, 05:15 PM

Replies: 30 What a crying shame Views: 4,632 Posted By Roobarb Sadly - and it pains me to even articulate it -... Sadly - and it pains me to even articulate it - probably very little...the days when this country (the United Kingdom as a whole) had any sense of itself or indeed pride in itself have long since...

Forum: Other Military Topics 02-03-15, 12:43 PM

Replies: 5 Show of Shows Views: 1,221 Posted By Roobarb I used to attend the 'SOS' regularly from the UK.... I used to attend the 'SOS' regularly from the UK. There are events that are larger (the 'War & Peace' show in its glorious, sadly gone past, Ciney in Belgium possibly), but it is still a very good...

Forum: General Topics. 08-02-15, 06:56 PM

Replies: 63 Dad, are there many young badge collectors? Views: 6,766 Posted By Roobarb Just a small point of order, DVD's are actually... Just a small point of order, DVD's are actually collected and forums exist to discuss the release, sale and finding of the limited runs of them. I collect them also. ;) Korea produces some...

Forum: General Topics. 08-02-15, 01:47 PM

Replies: 63 Dad, are there many young badge collectors? Views: 6,766 Posted By Roobarb I tend to agree with virtually all of what Colin... I tend to agree with virtually all of what Colin has written in his post but speaking from a purely British perspective the teaching of history has become...awkward. In many ways British history...

Forum: Indian Badges 02-02-15, 12:46 PM

Replies: 7 Indian Civilian and Women's Services Views: 1,358 Posted By Roobarb Jon, that is quite fascinating to see, and... Jon, that is quite fascinating to see, and indeed, seldom seen. Quite a treat. Please continue with further treasures if you can. Patrick.

Forum: Indian Badges 26-01-15, 02:20 PM

Replies: 20 "Indian Army"? Views: 4,059 Posted By Roobarb Just to add to this thread, here is another... Just to add to this thread, here is another example affixed to an officers cap from a Ranchi based tailor that was founded in 1926 (who are still trading today interestingly enough). The cap bears...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 22-01-15, 10:26 PM

Replies: 16 Royal Wiltshire Imperial Yeomanry? Views: 3,902 Posted By Roobarb Superb Quality items posted here. Very much... Superb Quality items posted here. Very much enjoyed seeing them.

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 12-01-15, 10:45 AM

Replies: 6 My small Welsh Guards postcard collection Views: 1,161 Posted By Roobarb It may be small...but it is perfectly formed. ... It may be small...but it is perfectly formed. My grandfather was a Welsh guardsman, always a treat to see such images.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 28-12-14, 03:16 PM

Replies: 2 1st Punjab Officer Slip On's Views: 1,289 Posted By Roobarb Top notch items as usual Jack. Very nice indeed. ... Top notch items as usual Jack. Very nice indeed. Would look superb with an Indian made cellular BD.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 26-12-14, 08:39 PM

Replies: 5 Confused by slouch hat flash. Views: 1,647 Posted By Roobarb Hello all, thanks for the replies. In hand... Hello all, thanks for the replies. In hand the flash is indeed blue/white/blue. Mike, the hat is 43 dated and of Australian manufacture. The hole is a moth nip. Patrick.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 26-12-14, 05:03 PM

Replies: 5 Confused by slouch hat flash. Views: 1,647 Posted By Roobarb Confused by slouch hat flash. Hello all, i have been struggling with an identification of the flash on a slouch hat that has appeared at a local antiques/flea market. A signals connection sprang to mind initially due to the...

Forum: General Topics. 22-12-14, 08:05 PM

Replies: 31 Uniform Question and Opinions Views: 3,428 Posted By Roobarb Jack, can you post that particular treasure... Jack, can you post that particular treasure in the 'other militaria' sub forum if you ever get the time or inclination please? I would very much like to see it. Patrick.

Forum: Indian Badges 16-12-14, 08:08 PM

Replies: 31 New Book - Indian Badges Views: 4,389 Posted By Roobarb Reserved mine also. His idea on avoiding... Reserved mine also. His idea on avoiding the festive postal deluge by shipping in January is very sensible indeed.

Forum: Indian Badges 08-12-14, 07:53 PM

Replies: 31 New Book - Indian Badges Views: 4,389 Posted By Roobarb Same here, all quiet on the reply front. Same here, all quiet on the reply front.

Forum: Other Military Topics 04-12-14, 08:34 PM

Replies: 10 Well! Thanks a lot Views: 1,852 Posted By Roobarb Agreed. For those with a passing interest... Agreed. For those with a passing interest in WW1 the ANZAC contribution is generally well known, not least in popular culture because of the film 'Gallipoli' (although the merits or otherwise of...

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