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Showing results 1 to 25 of 34 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Nostalgia-nz

Forum: New Zealand Badges 29-12-14, 09:26 PM

Replies: 32 NZ Camel Corps/NZMR reinforcement badges Views: 10,821 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Hi Iain, Thanks for your response. My... Hi Iain, Thanks for your response. My wife reminded me this morning that she read the tribute to Shaun from this site earlier in the year. He and I had been trading in furniture for the...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 29-12-14, 06:54 AM

Replies: 32 NZ Camel Corps/NZMR reinforcement badges Views: 10,821 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Hi Pukman. I noted you mentioned Shaun's passing... Hi Pukman. I noted you mentioned Shaun's passing in another thread. Big loss to the Badge Collectors generally. I was looking here for some mention of his death, having meant to do so months ago. ...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 23-04-13, 08:45 AM

Replies: 136 Long Range Patrol Badge Views: 27,354 Posted By Nostalgia-nz As fantastic in the photos as in the direct... As fantastic in the photos as in the direct viewing. Superb effort in bringing that album together Shaun. Congratulations.

Forum: New Zealand Badges 05-04-13, 11:23 AM

Replies: 3 Rare 1st NZEF P.O.W photo Views: 1,395 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Be very interesting to know the significance of... Be very interesting to know the significance of the black arm band, 'black watch,' 'death watch,' 'defeated,' come to mind. Both soldiers look healthy and as though having been treated well by their...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 24-03-13, 09:16 PM

Replies: 464 What does “NZMGS” stand for?????? Views: 175,546 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Great photo Suzanne, confident looking bunch of... Great photo Suzanne, confident looking bunch of soldiers.

Forum: New Zealand Badges 24-03-13, 07:42 AM

Replies: 136 Long Range Patrol Badge Views: 27,354 Posted By Nostalgia-nz If you'd like to check this one out, I'll give... If you'd like to check this one out, I'll give you a ring after Easter Shaun. I may be quite wrong, but I think by it's presentation, somewhat 'striving' for authenticity, that it could possibly be a...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 23-03-13, 08:32 AM

Replies: 136 Long Range Patrol Badge Views: 27,354 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Very interesting the debate around genuine... Very interesting the debate around genuine badges, yet taking into account now that there are re-strikes available, makes me wonder where the rudimentary 'fakes' and 'poor' copies that may in fact be...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 26-02-13, 02:48 AM

Replies: 3 Belated Happy New Year Views: 1,291 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Will do Shaun. Thanks Will do Shaun. Thanks

Forum: New Zealand Badges 05-02-13, 10:22 PM

Replies: 3 Belated Happy New Year Views: 1,291 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Belated Happy New Year Have been struggling with computer problems after a hard drive crash that began September then another late December. May have the opportunity to begin opening some of the recovered files that...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 01-10-12, 02:41 AM

Replies: 19 Maori Pioneers Views: 5,386 Posted By Nostalgia-nz I'm still hoping someone will happen along (if... I'm still hoping someone will happen along (if not Mike) to tell us about that ribbon which is different than that worn by my great uncle Sunny Moore whose photo I have posted here earlier, and/or...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 22-08-12, 12:46 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Thanks for that further information Iain. ... Thanks for that further information Iain. Very nice to have Percy remembered.

Forum: New Zealand Badges 07-08-12, 06:24 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Not a horse in sight. I guess this solves part of the mystery of J Force. Not a horse in sight in this account which I just found in 'Papers Past.' ...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 07-08-12, 05:39 AM

Replies: 152 Maori Poineer patch Views: 64,683 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Discovered the following from a member of Sonny's... Discovered the following from a member of Sonny's extended family. The person to his right in the photo of 3 is said to be his brother but I haven't been able to confirm that yet. He may well have...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 07-08-12, 04:49 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Percy in Jodhpurs Hi Iain. Could you explain the uniform Percy is wearing here? I've read that link you provided with interest but will need to do so a couple of more times as there is a bit to absorb for a novice....

Forum: New Zealand Badges 05-08-12, 09:05 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Bloody hell Iain. I saw those Mounted Rifles cap... Bloody hell Iain. I saw those Mounted Rifles cap badges you've placed above on line today on a NZ forum that you are part of. At the time I was tracking down some clues - it struck me as a little...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 05-08-12, 06:42 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Possibly found the information, although it may... Possibly found the information, although it may not have been the person my mother and aunts referred to it's likely so. Percy Roy McMahon #25289. 14th Reinforcements J Company. Photos of him show...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 13-07-12, 07:41 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Will do. Thanks. Will do. Thanks.

Forum: New Zealand Badges 08-07-12, 04:52 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Thanks Iain. I'll try that. I might be off... Thanks Iain. I'll try that. I might be off chasing wild geese but the book will be worth reading anyway. Best Regards Brian:)

Forum: New Zealand Badges 07-07-12, 09:07 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Thanks Lee. Thanks Lee.

Forum: New Zealand Badges 06-07-12, 04:39 AM

Replies: 16 Long shot Views: 3,275 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Long shot In 1971 at my maternal grandmother's funeral, just after I'd begun my apprenticeship, one of her relatives attended. I don't recall all the details unfortunately but he was said by my mother and...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 03-07-12, 12:14 AM

Replies: 5 Badge Board Views: 1,476 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Nice presentation. Nice presentation.

Forum: New Zealand Badges 20-06-12, 02:36 AM

Replies: 25 NZ WW1 Maori Battalion Badges Views: 4,990 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Terrific. Excellent work Shaun. I've put the link, along with the earlier one, on a quick reference file. Putting all these together must be a story in itself. Congratulations. Brian

Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-06-12, 04:21 AM

Replies: 19 Maori Pioneers Views: 5,386 Posted By Nostalgia-nz Soldering The solder looks quite aged, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of solder around the lugs. The lugs are duller on the inside of the loop than the exterior. The lugs definitely looked used which I...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-06-12, 11:11 PM

Replies: 19 Maori Pioneers Views: 5,386 Posted By Nostalgia-nz http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL717/13497329/241... http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL717/13497329/24134301/403077339.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL717/13497329/24134301/403077336.jpg ...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-06-12, 09:45 PM

Replies: 19 Maori Pioneers Views: 5,386 Posted By Nostalgia-nz http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL717/13497329/241... http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL717/13497329/24134301/403052914.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL717/13497329/24134301/403052916.jpg ...

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