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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Today, 08:15 AM

Replies: 5 Ww2 German coastal defence badge? Views: 112 Posted By Alan O Collecting 3rd Reich stuff is a mug's game in my... Collecting 3rd Reich stuff is a mug's game in my opinion and the quickest way to lose a large amount of money for any new collector.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Yesterday, 04:37 PM

Replies: 10 JR GAUNT LONDON marked bi metal Ayrshire Yeomanry cap badge Views: 343 Posted By Alan O I have only seen it on a few badges such as the... I have only seen it on a few badges such as the F&F yeomanry. Alas the same design was worn from 1908-60's so that is no help in narrowing down to a date.

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 03:59 PM

Replies: 14 Irish OTC's Views: 1,540 Posted By Alan O Well it was an auction result so 'worth' is... Well it was an auction result so 'worth' is relative but I think it is now vastly over priced after the findings of this thread. I suspect the 2 bidders thought they had found an unrecorded OTC...

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 12:26 PM

Replies: 14 Irish OTC's Views: 1,540 Posted By Alan O That's fascinating. So it was a school uniform... That's fascinating. So it was a school uniform item as suggested. Power of the forum!

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 12:24 PM

Replies: 14 Irish OTC's Views: 1,540 Posted By Alan O The WW2 cadets were badged RUR so I don't think... The WW2 cadets were badged RUR so I don't think either are from that period.

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 21-04-24, 05:18 PM

Replies: 8 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Views: 269 Posted By Alan O Final price on ebay was £66. Final price on ebay was £66.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-04-24, 03:15 PM

Replies: 8 Household Bn Views: 229 Posted By Alan O Julian's research has shown that this is the... Julian's research has shown that this is the second pattern badge in brass. The first was in a bronzed finish.

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 21-04-24, 02:52 PM

Replies: 14 Irish OTC's Views: 1,540 Posted By Alan O £155 - too rich my my pocket. Looks to be... £155 - too rich my my pocket. Looks to be quite small judging by the lugs. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235512224678

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-04-24, 08:35 AM

Replies: 3 cap badges Views: 263 Posted By Alan O The only one I like is the Dorsets. The QOWY has... The only one I like is the Dorsets. The QOWY has been widely faked.

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 21-04-24, 08:34 AM

Replies: 14 Irish OTC's Views: 1,540 Posted By Alan O Mike Interesting lot and I had not seen it. ... Mike Interesting lot and I had not seen it. Unfortunately I have been unable to find a photo of the badge in use. Alan

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 20-04-24, 04:17 PM

Replies: 14 Irish OTC's Views: 1,540 Posted By Alan O There was also the Royal Belfast Academical... There was also the Royal Belfast Academical Institute which founded an OTC in 1914 and disbanded it at the end of the war. K&K show the school crest with RBAI inset as the school cap badge. ...

Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 20-04-24, 03:44 PM

Replies: 7 Maltravers School Views: 213 Posted By Alan O https://www.matravers.wilts.sch.uk/Combined-Cadet-... https://www.matravers.wilts.sch.uk/Combined-Cadet-Force/ It is school not college. No titles not school patches seem to be currently worn. https://twitter.com/MatraversCCF

Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 19-04-24, 12:18 PM

Replies: 1 British cap badges Views: 1,590 Posted By Alan O Now with reduced prices. Now with reduced prices.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 18-04-24, 06:15 PM

Replies: 16 Montgomeryshire Yeomanry - Dragons Galore Views: 1,108 Posted By Alan O Big call - not sure saying the wing tips are not... Big call - not sure saying the wing tips are not level means it's a fake? It is just a maker's variation.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-04-24, 04:52 PM

Replies: 3 Another 21st lancers original or copy Views: 119 Posted By Alan O The 21st spent the 1st WW in India and whilst... The 21st spent the 1st WW in India and whilst they did send individuals to France their numbers were fairly low. I do not think they had a huge demand for cap badges so despite the complexity of...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 18-04-24, 04:38 PM

Replies: 16 Montgomeryshire Yeomanry - Dragons Galore Views: 1,108 Posted By Alan O Different makers is a simple explanation. I... Different makers is a simple explanation. I remain happy with mine but your opinion is fine.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-04-24, 04:28 PM

Replies: 3 Another 21st lancers original or copy Views: 119 Posted By Alan O It is a copy. Original ORs badges were bimetal... It is a copy. Original ORs badges were bimetal with pierced centres. These die cast solid ones are an old fake. Alan

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-04-24, 08:58 AM

Replies: 8 Highland Regiment. Good or bad? Views: 250 Posted By Alan O This is what I would look for in a genuine one. ... This is what I would look for in a genuine one. The die is slightly different and for some reason the back has been prepared with braise for 4 lugs on the arm of the cross but 2 lugs have been...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-04-24, 07:33 PM

Replies: 46 17th Battalion Poplar & Stepney Rifles The London Regiment - real? Views: 1,349 Posted By Alan O I have yet to see a 17th Battalion OR's cap badge... I have yet to see a 17th Battalion OR's cap badge with lugs that I would regard as genuine.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-04-24, 05:28 PM

Replies: 46 17th Battalion Poplar & Stepney Rifles The London Regiment - real? Views: 1,349 Posted By Alan O The lugs for starters ring alarm bells for me. The lugs for starters ring alarm bells for me.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-24, 05:27 PM

Replies: 8 Highland Regiment. Good or bad? Views: 250 Posted By Alan O Yes - I always look for the 4 braise marks but 2... Yes - I always look for the 4 braise marks but 2 lugs.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-24, 04:57 PM

Replies: 8 Highland Regiment. Good or bad? Views: 250 Posted By Alan O The originals have 2 lugs in the centre of the... The originals have 2 lugs in the centre of the badge. For some reason the fakes are often seen with the lugs set too high on the badge. It is the Lowland Regiment which has 4 lugs.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-04-24, 04:51 PM

Replies: 46 17th Battalion Poplar & Stepney Rifles The London Regiment - real? Views: 1,349 Posted By Alan O Yes I changed it as requested. This is the Marsh... Yes I changed it as requested. This is the Marsh catalogue copy ...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-04-24, 04:46 PM

Replies: 9 Middlesex pioneers battalion cap badge Views: 264 Posted By Alan O For those who aren't aware this is probably one... For those who aren't aware this is probably one of the rarest Pals Badges. The vast majority of photos of the battalion show them wearing the standard cap badges. It does appear that very few of...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 17-04-24, 02:16 PM

Replies: 16 Montgomeryshire Yeomanry - Dragons Galore Views: 1,108 Posted By Alan O Nice badge. I am glad to say despite the very... Nice badge. I am glad to say despite the very hostile reception my one got in the previous thread, I chose to ignore the 'expert' opinion on the validity of a one piece badge and still proudly have...

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