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Old 04-09-11, 03:44 PM
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Any thoughts on this Forage Cap badge?

Thanks in advance, Ivan
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Old 04-09-11, 03:57 PM
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I don't like it, it's a FAKE!
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Send it to me please to dispose of! lol

Looks very nice, not my area but the detail looks fine and also the fittings!

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Old 04-09-11, 04:19 PM
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Looks very nice to me! "old" forage cap worn 1853-73. Might have been 1875, but would need to check
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Thanks Neil, that’s very reassuring.

Andy, you b****r, you had me there!


Cheers chaps.

Ivan
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Thanks Neil, that’s very reassuring.

Andy, you b****r, you had me there!


Cheers chaps.

Ivan
I take it that this is a new addition from your outing theis morning ?

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Yep, it certainly is.

Got it from the chap we were discussing and am still thinking about that Dukes helmet plate. Will the mortgage get paid this month though??????

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Looks good to me.
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Old 04-09-11, 06:08 PM
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Thanks for that Talavera, much appreciated.

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