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Old 26-06-13, 03:54 PM
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Hi Colin

Well done a notable achievement. The question now is "What do I do next?"
Expect bucket loads of suggestions from Forum members.

A few for starters:

Collect the relevant shoulder titles, collar badges or the buttons.

Try collecting the badges of the Cavalry of the Line.

If you really aspire to something different there are always Officers' Blue Cloth Helmet Plates, (just those with qv crowns of course)
If you have a copy of Kipling and King most of them are illustrated in there to help you. This will mean selling your house, car, wife and kids,(in no particular order,) but the end result will give massive satisfaction!

If I can help please let me know; once you have the complete collection I will provide the roof over your head.

Well done anyway. Always enjoy what you have and never worry about what you don't.

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Old 26-06-13, 04:44 PM
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I included the 1916 economies in mine, and have all the relevant shoulder titles including the war time changes to LI and fusiliers.

Beware the "what now" that sets in soon after completion!

I suspect it may rival post-natal depression, and is certainly similar to author's post-book publication [been there done that 6 times]. Regarding babies, the cure is said to be to have another one. Regarding books, to write another one.

As for badges ...................

I wonder.

Think I'll write a book.
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Old 26-06-13, 05:07 PM
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Gordon: I'm way ahead of you! Already started planning next project(s): 1916 eco, TF, and just to make sure I never have any time or money left over, WW1 Corps.
The Officers' Blue Cloth Helmet Plates I thought I'd squeeze in over Christmas. I'll be knocking on your door soon

Cheers!

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Old 26-06-13, 06:17 PM
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Yes, nice set Colin, and you have the correct East Lancashire with the low set slider for WW1. I'm nearly there myself, but have been looking for the last couple, but with all the right features and little to no rub wear.

Should have it buttoned up by years end or sooner I hope.

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What documentary evidence states a change of shank position after WW1?
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Old 26-06-13, 06:22 PM
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Keith

if you PM KLR then I am sure that he will give you the ACD decision's details.

Alan
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Old 26-06-13, 06:50 PM
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Slider moved to behind sphinx –ACD 2nd Nov 1905 ( TNA 359/14, 55)
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Old 26-06-13, 06:52 PM
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I think he was after the later date that it moved from behind the sphinx to behind the crown.
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Old 26-06-13, 06:57 PM
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What documentary evidence states a change of shank position after WW1?
Keith,
in here!

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...hp?albumid=413

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Old 26-06-13, 07:17 PM
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The Pattern was changed on 31st March 1931 (to Patt 10458/1931) without any obvious description so it is thought that it was then that the slider crept up to behind the crown again.

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Old 26-06-13, 07:29 PM
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Thanks everyone.
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Old 27-06-13, 05:28 AM
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Nice to see Colin and inspires more than me I am sure. I am most of the way there on WW1 and 2 collection but crazily I decided to add the shoulder titles below each badge. Next week when back in Australia I shall post a pic plus a list of my wants for Andy's site as an about half a dozen shoulder titles away.

You have some very nice badges in there and thanks for sharing, cheers Dean.
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Old 27-06-13, 09:33 AM
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Mention of shoulder titles: how rare is the straight BORDER of 2nd battalion please, Westlake 1081 1082? I have never had a sniff of one available.

My Great War cap badge and S/T collection has tried to include S/Ts not necessarily current in 1914-1919 but retained by old sweats.
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Following the debate re the positioning of the slider on the East Lancs badge, I am inclined to ask just how many badges, although the same from the front aspect, can actually be wrong for the time frame ??

As an example, my East Lancs version now turns out to be wrong, how many more are there ?? it also prompts me to ask Neil to check his East Lancs badge ??

Here is my second attempt so far ??

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Old 27-06-13, 12:17 PM
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It depends on what you mean by 'wrong' Dave. In the (very long) caption to my 1914 collection I specify exactly what dated Pattern each badge is. It does not cover what happened after the 1st WW (I only have this complete info for the KLR and for one or two other infantry units - such as the E Lancs which I looked up for Andy).
I reckon that manufacturers were given the official Pattern as a guideline but we all know that variants appeared - particularly perhaps, under the pressure of wartime. It is interesting to note though, that the 1905 Pattern of the E lancs badge was adhered to by the makers of the 1916 all GM version. Whether other manufacturers still made (BM) E Lancs badges between 1905 and 1931 with sliders still behind the crown is possible but it might be difficult to find the evidence.
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Old 27-06-13, 12:43 PM
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Following the debate re the positioning of the slider on the East Lancs badge, I am inclined to ask just how many badges, although the same from the front aspect, can actually be wrong for the time frame ??

As an example, my East Lancs version now turns out to be wrong, how many more are there ?? it also prompts me to ask Neil to check his East Lancs badge ??

Here is my second attempt so far ??

Dave.
Hate to be picky Dave but your Northumberland Fusiliers is the bimetal Royal Norhumberland Fusiliers adopted in the 1930s.

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