Greetings from the Isle of Man
 

I originally joined the forum back in 2017 but forgot all about it so I figured I might as well introduce myself seeing as this is my first post!

I reside in the Isle of Man and have been collecting and researching Manx military history for over 25 years. I formed the Manx Aviation Preservation Society way back in 1994, which is the group that runs the Manx Aviation & Military Museum.

I have been collecting militaria for more than 35 years, initially focusing on British pre-1952 cap badges and British flying clothing and equipment (my full time job is in aviation). I sold my cap badge collection some years ago though due to the proliferation of restrikes, fakes and bad sellers and I have focused on medals to Manx men and women ever since. I also dabble in vintage Star Wars and Action Man toys!

I have a modest collection of military badges relating to the Isle of Man but I only pick them up when they are nice and cheap. I also have an extensive collection of Isle of Man Police badges - I am the Isle of Man Constabulary’s historian and Chief Officer (“Commandant”) of the Special Constabulary.

I am an expert in nothing but am more than willing to pass on my limited knowledge on all things Manx.

Oh, and in 35 years I have never seen a local reference, photo or provenanced WW2 Isle of Man Home Guard badge except those of the King’s Liverpool Regiment. Hope springs eternal though!

Hello skypilot, welcome back. Your account is active and open for posts.

Hi Skypilot

Welcome back.

Graham

Hello skypilot,

Welcome.

You must know an old friend of mine Barry B. from the IOM as your interests are so similar to his.

Regards

Peter

Hi Peter,

Yes indeed, we're in regular contact and have been for around 20 years or so. It's a pretty shallow collecting pool over here. ��