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General Topics.
16-09-18, 11:35 AM
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Help needed on Royal Carnarvon Forage Cap Badge?
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emties
Help needed on Royal Carnarvon Forage Cap Badge?
Hi Guys,
Recently picked up this badge that I have been told is a British Forage Cap badge. I cannot find any info on the Royal Carnarvon's and any help or assistance would be appreciated.
...
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General Topics
31-03-15, 03:58 PM
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64
SAAF Helmet flash or not?
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emties
Hi Yes, the entry for this chap reads as follows:...
Hi Yes, the entry for this chap reads as follows:
'Another cadet on the strenghth of the Transvaal Air Training Squadron, is Mr James Henning Pretorius kearney who intends, in time, to adopt...
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Air Force
30-03-15, 07:41 PM
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Rare Khaki pre-WW2 S.A.A.F. full dress uniform
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emties
Hi William, Herewith a pre war photo of a cap...
Hi William, Herewith a pre war photo of a cap that would go with your uniform.
http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/928/413928/413928_150330213825_2.jpg
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General Topics
30-03-15, 07:28 PM
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SAAF Helmet flash or not?
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emties
Hi all, have found a period photo of a SAAF...
Hi all, have found a period photo of a SAAF member wearing a helmet with the flash under discussion. Photo comes from a pre WW2 publication called
"Personalities in South African Motoring and...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
15-05-14, 12:12 PM
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6
The Essex Regiment Helmet plate pre WWI?
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emties
Thanks Simon, so 1901-1911 type. Much...
Thanks Simon, so 1901-1911 type.
Much Appreciated
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
15-05-14, 12:02 PM
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6
The Essex Regiment Helmet plate pre WWI?
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emties
The Essex Regiment Helmet plate pre WWI?
Hi Guys,
Would just like to find out a date on the Helmet Plate as well as how rare they are. Had a look round the net, but can't seem to find the exact badge. Would I be correct in guessing around...
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Army
12-04-14, 11:16 AM
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Sandcast badges and others
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emties
Hi Guys, I have decided to part with my cast...
Hi Guys,
I have decided to part with my cast badges, but thought I would post some picture for record purposes before selling.
Firstly are front and backs of South African Brass sand-cast badges....
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General Topics
12-04-14, 10:55 AM
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Unknown Shoulder title possibly Boer War?
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emties
Thanks guys for the input thus far. This came...
Thanks guys for the input thus far. This came with a lot of ather Boer War Titles, so I assumed it might be period.
Regards,
Tinus
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General Topics
10-04-14, 07:18 AM
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5
Unknown Shoulder title possibly Boer War?
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emties
Unknown Shoulder title possibly Boer War?
Hi Guys,
Could anyone help identify the following shoulder title.
My Thaughts were as follows:
Australian Volunteers?
Australian regiment from Victoria?
Victory badge?
5th ? Brigade Australian...
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Indian Badges
10-04-14, 07:12 AM
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Unknown badge Possibly Indian BRV
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Posted By
emties
Thanks guys for the help. Much appreciated. ...
Thanks guys for the help.
Much appreciated.
Regards,
Tinus
Forum:
Indian Badges
02-04-14, 06:13 AM
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5
Unknown badge Possibly Indian BRV
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emties
Unknown badge Possibly Indian BRV
Hi Guys,
Not sure if this is in the correct section? I think the badge might be of Indian origin. Any help would be appreciated.
Badge size is 65mm X 80mm and is gilded.
...
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General Topics
01-01-14, 12:41 PM
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Serving Family Member Brooch
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emties
Hi Robd, Both Brian and I could not figure that...
Hi Robd, Both Brian and I could not figure that one out as yet. Even the HAT dictionary does not include that word. The translation from the English should be "Aktiewe" and we thought that it might...
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General Topics
29-12-13, 06:43 PM
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Serving Family Member Brooch
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emties
Hi All, Whilst searching on the net I came across...
Hi All, Whilst searching on the net I came across this site - see link below - on the practice of issuing Female relative badges for male serving relatives. This was done by the Australian...
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General Topics
29-12-13, 03:59 PM
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Serving Family Member Brooch
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emties
Welcome back from holidays Brian, All the...
Welcome back from holidays Brian,
All the badges are marked Sterling Silver and unfortunately there are no makers mark.
The first brooch was found in Boksburg, Transvaal, the 2nd in Port Elizabeth...
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General Topics
29-12-13, 08:34 AM
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Serving Family Member Brooch
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1,719
Posted By
emties
Thanks Iain, I also thought it to be WWI but...
Thanks Iain, I also thought it to be WWI but cannot seem to find any further info to substantiate, I hope Brian will be able to provide some input once he returns from holiday. Regard, Mike.
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General Topics
27-12-13, 07:15 PM
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Serving Family Member Brooch
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emties
Serving Family Member Brooch
Hi All,
A couple of years ago I purchased this Silver and enamel badge on impulse from an antiques dealers scratch box. I had handled it about 6 months earlier and with a price tag of R50 thought it...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
04-07-13, 03:30 PM
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Unknown badge identification help.
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emties
Unknown badge identification help.
Hi Guys,
Any help in identifying this badge would be appreciated. It came with a group of WWI medals to a Lieut. as well as two KAR shoulder titles.
...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
19-05-13, 09:52 AM
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5
Unknown FR half wing?
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1,096
Posted By
emties
Hi All, Thanks for the feedback. My initial...
Hi All,
Thanks for the feedback. My initial thought was that the FR could stand for Fighter Reconnaissance, but could not confirm via an internet search and as David stated - no reference in any of...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
18-05-13, 10:37 AM
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5
Unknown FR half wing?
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emties
Unknown FR half wing?
Howzit guys and girls.
Not a clue what this wing is, or even if it is british? Any help?
Regards,
Tinus
Forum:
General Topics
27-04-13, 08:20 PM
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South African cemetery enquiry
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3,768
Posted By
emties
Hi Bryan, Just happened to see your post....
Hi Bryan,
Just happened to see your post. Unfortunately I cannot assist at the moment but will be able to during the month of September 2013. A couple of Boer War enthusiast will be going down in...
Forum:
Indian Badges
27-04-13, 06:32 PM
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5
1st Goorkha Rifles Silver badges by Bent and Parker. Help needed.
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Posted By
emties
Howzit Steve and Tim, All I can say is...
Howzit Steve and Tim,
All I can say is WoW!!!
Tim, put those blades away, the Bay is not guilty this time round:).
A friend of mine came round today with the badges. I had, and I must repeat,...
Forum:
Indian Badges
27-04-13, 05:59 PM
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3
1st Goorkha Light Infantry silver badges Help needed.
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1,155
Posted By
emties
Hi Steve, Thanks for the reply. The bottom...
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the reply.
The bottom badge measures 60mm X 60mm.
Regards,
Tinus
Forum:
Indian Badges
27-04-13, 02:47 PM
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3
1st Goorkha Light Infantry silver badges Help needed.
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1,155
Posted By
emties
1st Goorkha Light Infantry silver badges Help needed.
Howzit guys,
Two more badges from this mornings purchase.
The first badge to the 1st Goorkha Light Infantry. Made by Bent & Parker Birmingham 1886. Sterling Silver. The reverse of the badge has...
Forum:
Indian Badges
27-04-13, 02:33 PM
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5
1st Goorkha Rifles Silver badges by Bent and Parker. Help needed.
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1,926
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emties
1st Goorkha Rifles Silver badges by Bent and Parker. Help needed.
Howzit guys,
Managed to buy the following two bages today, and couldn't find any reference to them. This is not realy in my collecting field, so might not have the neccesary books. Any help would be...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
17-01-09, 12:35 PM
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1
Naval belt buckle, british?
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2,038
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emties
Naval belt buckle, british?
Hi guys,
hope this fits here...
Found this belt on a trip last week, and was wondering, what is it?
Have one similar to the Natal Naval Volunteers, but this badge doesn't have the NNV on it. Is...
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