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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-06-19, 08:24 PM
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Posted By graham
Both sleeves. Graham.

Both sleeves.

Graham.
Forum: General Topics. 04-04-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,233
Posted By graham
I see. Thank you. Graham

I see. Thank you.

Graham
Forum: General Topics. 29-03-19, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By graham
Why is it when I click on this link [and...

Why is it when I click on this link [and occasionally others] it says I do not have permission to access that page ?

Graham.
Forum: The Home Front 11-12-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By graham
http://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webing...

http://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.digitised_resources/elstow_az_topic_royal_ordnance_factory.htm

From this little potted history the filling of 2" mortar...
Forum: The Home Front 10-12-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By graham
Thank you all for the replies. It would be nice...

Thank you all for the replies. It would be nice to have a definitive identification but I think I can chalk this one up to Elstow Ordnance Factory. I have some fins from a 2" mortar that I found at...
Forum: The Home Front 10-12-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By graham
Good call Stephen. That sounds quite likely. ...

Good call Stephen.
That sounds quite likely.

Graham.
Forum: The Home Front 09-12-18, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By graham
Possible ROF Elstow [Filling Factory] badge ?????

Found this badge today for very little money at an antique fair in Bedfordshire. It came from a house clearance along with a Bedfs & Herts sweetheart brooch. I could not make out the design at first...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-09-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Posted By graham
Without quoting chapter and verse from...

Without quoting chapter and verse from Sainsbury's book I shall try to summarize.

In 1918 there was the 3rd to the 14th Herts cadets plus 1st and 2nd St Albans cadet battalions Church Lads...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-09-18, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Posted By graham
In my opinion the the three badges shown in this...

In my opinion the the three badges shown in this thread with three lugs are genuine.

Graham.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-09-18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Posted By graham
The book shows the badge, but there is not a...

The book shows the badge, but there is not a picture of it being worn. I have searched the net for a pic of the 9th and 11th Herts Cadets 1930 to 1932 but have found no images online.

Graham.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-09-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Posted By graham
Here is mine along with what is presumably a fake...

Here is mine along with what is presumably a fake one on a slider.
The 'fake' is marked FIRMIN LONDON.
The one pictured in Sainsbury's book looks like the 'fake'. It has the non voided antlers and...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-09-18, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Posted By graham
In J.D.Sainsbury's book 'Hertfordshire's Army...

In J.D.Sainsbury's book 'Hertfordshire's Army Cadets' he states the badge was worn by the 9th and 11th Herts Cadets following the cancellation of their affiliations to the Herts Regt and the London...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-04-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By graham
Ist Bedfordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. 1880 to...

Ist Bedfordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. 1880 to 1887. Became the 3rd Volunteer battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment.

This is the Helmet plate. I would think yours is the glengarry badge. Is there...
Forum: Off topic 12-03-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By graham
I thoroughly enjoyed the film 'Darkest Hour'....

I thoroughly enjoyed the film 'Darkest Hour'. Waiting for the sequel now....'Finest Hour'.

Graham.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 04-03-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By graham
Could this be 21st King George's Own Horse. As...

Could this be 21st King George's Own Horse. As the lugs look Indian.

Graham.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-01-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By graham
Flew in a Hastings from RAF Scampton in 1977 with...

Flew in a Hastings from RAF Scampton in 1977 with the ATC. That very Hastings went into the Museum at Cosford. I think it is still there.

Graham.
Forum: The Home Front 17-01-18, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By graham
Thank you for the replies. That confirms what I...

Thank you for the replies. That confirms what I have been advised elsewhere.

Graham.
Forum: The Home Front 15-01-18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By graham
Women's Land Army.

I would like to check the authenticity of these badges please. I am happy with the flat backed one. The other I have seen described as a later economy issue. Is that correct ?

Graham.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-01-18, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By graham
Thanks. Makes sense, Graham.

Thanks. Makes sense,

Graham.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-01-18, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By graham
Thank you Alan. That brings me on to my next...

Thank you Alan.
That brings me on to my next question. I am wondering about the red felt backing on this badge. I have never come across any reference to it.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-01-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By graham
I know this is an old post but I am interested to...

I know this is an old post but I am interested to learn is there any evidence to support that the 5th Battalion wore an all w/m badge. If they did, from 1908 through ww1 until adopting the Bedfs &...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-01-18, 10:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By graham
Nozzer. I meant the die flaw in the first letter...

Nozzer. I meant the die flaw in the first letter D in Bedfordshire. Present in my 1st VB but not my 3rd.

Graham.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-01-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By graham
The badges shown in post 1 of this thread had...

The badges shown in post 1 of this thread had this flaw. Also one pictured in JD Sainsbury's book on the Herts Regt has it.

Graham.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-01-18, 07:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By graham
Is it the considered opinion on the forum that...

Is it the considered opinion on the forum that only the badges with the die flaw to the letter D are genuine ? I refer to the badges with the upper scroll.
Here are mine. One of which does not have...
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 29-12-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By graham
Thanks for the replies. I think if you wanted...

Thanks for the replies.
I think if you wanted one of these to represent the 58 to 61 time period then one marked London would be the way to go.
Cadets must be the answer to the later B'HAM marked...
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