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Showing results 1 to 25 of 26 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: tipofthebeer

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 22-10-14, 10:17 AM

Replies: 8 New Member From PA Views: 1,315 Posted By tipofthebeer Hi Chris I hail about a 90 minute drive west... Hi Chris I hail about a 90 minute drive west of you in Mechanicsburg. Did you happen to make it to the Allentown show this past weekend? I scored a few items. Since I'm new to the hobby, they...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 28-09-14, 12:34 PM

Replies: 10 CLY Sharpshooters bullion badge Views: 1,945 Posted By tipofthebeer The dimension's for my badge are: 88mm tall ... The dimension's for my badge are: 88mm tall 58mm wide

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 14-09-14, 11:36 AM

Replies: 10 CLY Sharpshooters bullion badge Views: 1,945 Posted By tipofthebeer My thoughts were it was a blazer badge which had... My thoughts were it was a blazer badge which had a pin glued to the back of it. Rather crudely i might add as the adhesive isn't very neatly applied as you can tell. If it was not a commissioned...

Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 13-09-14, 12:32 AM

Replies: 0 USN & USAF Vietnam era Views: 927 Posted By tipofthebeer USN & USAF Vietnam era I thought I'd share the item's that started it all for me. :) When I was small child, my uncle was a naval officer stationed in Vietnam. One Christmas leave he brought home this Kiss of Death...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 12-09-14, 11:50 PM

Replies: 10 CLY Sharpshooters bullion badge Views: 1,945 Posted By tipofthebeer CLY Sharpshooters bullion badge Came home to find this in my mailbox today. I've always enjoyed bullion patches & would appreciate your input on it as well as any unit history. ...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 03-09-14, 10:24 AM

Replies: 3 Oxford Light Infantry Views: 812 Posted By tipofthebeer Thanks Simon. Even with a magnifying glass... Thanks Simon. Even with a magnifying glass its difficult, but it does appear as crossed rifles above the stripe. Above them appears to be an encircled star. :confused:

Forum: Off topic 03-09-14, 02:54 AM

Replies: 27 What do you use for a storage container? Views: 2,751 Posted By tipofthebeer I want some...I searched a bit for a vendor here... I want some...I searched a bit for a vendor here in the States, but to no avail.

Forum: Off topic 02-09-14, 11:40 PM

Replies: 27 What do you use for a storage container? Views: 2,751 Posted By tipofthebeer I keep my items in Riker's cases, they stack... I keep my items in Riker's cases, they stack nicely & display just as well. Just obviously have to be cautious with the glass. (I broke one the other week :() Muskey, I must say that is...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-09-14, 11:29 PM

Replies: 3 Oxford Light Infantry Views: 812 Posted By tipofthebeer Oxford Light Infantry This studio photo arrived today & I'd appreciate anything added/corrected to what I've determined. The photographer was B. Munirathnam Rajoo & was taken at a studio in Bangalore (Mesopotamia...

Forum: The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun) 28-08-14, 09:27 PM

Replies: 2 Rising Sun badge & another Views: 1,383 Posted By tipofthebeer Rising Sun badge & another Gentlemen, Starting to receive a few items to start my collection & would appreciate your thought's of era & authenticity. I know they're not extraordinary to the forum but are new to me. This...

Forum: Other Military Topics 28-08-14, 08:56 PM

Replies: 12 latest find Views: 1,930 Posted By tipofthebeer Sort of off topic... Michel, How are... Sort of off topic... Michel, How are the detecting laws in France? Are they lenient or enforced based on area & ownership of property? I live not far from Gettysburg & know just how serious...

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 27-08-14, 12:13 PM

Replies: 16 Corps of Commissionaires medal Views: 5,251 Posted By tipofthebeer I do have access to ancestry-dot.., just never... I do have access to ancestry-dot.., just never thought to check there. It is so much more rewarding when you can put a name to these historical treasures. Thank you again.

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 27-08-14, 12:01 PM

Replies: 16 Corps of Commissionaires medal Views: 5,251 Posted By tipofthebeer Thank you very much Simon. If I may ask how... Thank you very much Simon. If I may ask how you are able to find that? If there is a database, be it subscription based or not, I'd like to be able utilize it myself in the future.

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 27-08-14, 11:10 AM

Replies: 16 Corps of Commissionaires medal Views: 5,251 Posted By tipofthebeer I took a moment to inquire with the CoC as to any... I took a moment to inquire with the CoC as to any information & received the following information: [Admin Edit 16/5/16: Email contents removed at the request of the email originator] Will...

Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 23-08-14, 01:40 AM

Replies: 5 US Cavalry 1946 Views: 1,095 Posted By tipofthebeer As Don is referring to (removable), here is my... As Don is referring to (removable), here is my lone CBI patch in my collection: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/abbsconey/cbipatch003.jpg...

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 21-08-14, 10:07 AM

Replies: 16 Corps of Commissionaires medal Views: 5,251 Posted By tipofthebeer Thank you Phil for the info. Very nice... Thank you Phil for the info. Very nice collection you have ensembled.

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 20-08-14, 11:17 PM

Replies: 16 Corps of Commissionaires medal Views: 5,251 Posted By tipofthebeer Thanks Norfolk. I saw that site when i was... Thanks Norfolk. I saw that site when i was doing some research. The fact that it's Smith & Wesson, if it's the same S&W i'm familiar with & proudly own products from, make's it that much more...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 20-08-14, 11:07 PM

Replies: 32 NZ Camel Corps/NZMR reinforcement badges Views: 10,800 Posted By tipofthebeer I stumbled upon the NZMR website by chance before... I stumbled upon the NZMR website by chance before seeing this thread. What an awesome site! I've always been fascinated with the troopers & their endeavour's. It will be a focus of mine to obtain...

Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 20-08-14, 10:17 PM

Replies: 16 Corps of Commissionaires medal Views: 5,251 Posted By tipofthebeer Corps of Commissionaires medal Hopefully my 1st thread topic made its way to the right section. I just received this today & was wondering if it is at all possible to determine who this was issued to (J. Renton), when, & if it is...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 19-08-14, 09:54 PM

Replies: 13 Looking forward.. Views: 1,095 Posted By tipofthebeer Thanks Major. Btw that's a great movie. I was... Thanks Major. Btw that's a great movie. I was blessed to have met Charlton Heston once.

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 18-08-14, 09:27 PM

Replies: 13 Looking forward.. Views: 1,095 Posted By tipofthebeer Thank you Roy. I'm getting that feeling... Thank you Roy. I'm getting that feeling (friendly) the short time I've been here. Cheers to you as well.

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 18-08-14, 04:32 PM

Replies: 13 Looking forward.. Views: 1,095 Posted By tipofthebeer Cheers to you as well Colin. Jo, I've always... Cheers to you as well Colin. Jo, I've always felt its better to lose the conference final than the Cup final. Doesn't prolong the eventual agony of defeat. lol You've guys had a rough last 20...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 18-08-14, 10:28 AM

Replies: 13 Looking forward.. Views: 1,095 Posted By tipofthebeer Thanks Walt. Previously it was mostly all AEF... Thanks Walt. Previously it was mostly all AEF items, but now I'd like to branch out & obtain more from the other allies. Having only participated in a part of the war (USA), I realize there's so...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 18-08-14, 01:27 AM

Replies: 13 Looking forward.. Views: 1,095 Posted By tipofthebeer Thank you guys. Neither Jo, try an... Thank you guys. Neither Jo, try an insufferable Rangers fan.

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-08-14, 12:07 AM

Replies: 3 WW I Trench In Backyard Views: 765 Posted By tipofthebeer Extraordinary! Extraordinary!

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