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Old 17-12-17, 05:01 PM
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Good Afternoon,

My name is Simon and I have just joined this Forum so thought a few words may be in order by way of an introduction.

I have collected British Militaria in general for the past 40 or so years and do not really specialize in any particular area being a bit of a Magpie.

I have had a fair number of badges, both metal and cloth in the collection over the years and thought it was time to join a Forum which would help improve my knowledge in this area.

I served in the Coldstream Guards and Surrey Police and have a fair level of expertise in this area so may be able to help with any related questions in that department.

Best Regards Simon.
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Old 17-12-17, 05:58 PM
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Welcome to the Forum Simon. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 17-12-17, 06:41 PM
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Hi Simon welcome to the Forum, lots of help here for you and like yourself am also a bit of a Magpie! Look forward to seeing somd of your collection all the best billy
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Hello Simon,

A heartfelt 'welcome'. Looking forward to hearing more of your experience and collection.

Cheerio,

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Welcome to the Forum, even though your a sheep shagger.
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Old 17-12-17, 10:38 PM
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Welcome to the Forum, even though your a sheep shagger.
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I don't understand this? Is it something to do with being in the Coldstream Guards?
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I don't understand this? Is it something to do with being in the Coldstream Guards?
Yes, Grenadiers always call Coldstreamer's sheep shaggers. And Grenadiers are always called Goblers ?????
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Old 17-12-17, 10:51 PM
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Yes, Grenadiers always call Coldstreamer's sheep shaggers. And Grenadiers are always called Goblers ?????
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Old 17-12-17, 11:15 PM
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As Coldstream is more than a fair hike from the welsh border, Why would a gentleman from the so named Guards be called as above?. I never ever saw one of them with Welly boots in hand, as I have of that other indigenous race from further West! Regards, D.J.
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Old 17-12-17, 11:18 PM
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I forgot my manners. Welcome to the forum, Simon.

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Welcome to the forum Simon, from one of the Mick Guard contingent!
Sorry about the Grenadier, he was here before I joined
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Welcome Simon. It's good to have representation from another Guards regiment. I had a distant relation - my second cousin once removed's father, whatever connection that is - who was a Coldstreamer. He was a no nonsense Geordie who served in N. Africa and Italy during WW2, then in Germany later on (Dortmund) and ended up as a Colour Sergeant. He's long gone now, as is my cousin, so I don't know whatever happened to any of his stuff. Anyway, because of that, I've always taken an interest in the Coldstreamers and collected a few of their badges and such.

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Old 18-12-17, 12:19 PM
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Many thanks for all the warm welcomes and a particular thanks for the traditional welcome from that other Guards Regiment...........and I don't mean the Micks!

I have had a brief scan through the relevant topics on the Forum and look forward to working my way through them over the Christmas break (spending it at the Mother in Laws, so should have plenty of excuses to be online!)

Thanks again

Simon
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As Coldstream is more than a fair hike from the welsh border, Why would a gentleman from the so named Guards be called as above?. I never ever saw one of them with Welly boots in hand, as I have of that other indigenous race from further West! Regards, D.J.
Thats a good point, its just a nickname that has stuck i suppose.
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