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Forum: General Topics 14-11-16, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,125
Posted By Brent Walker
Sorry about the bad luck Bill. It had to be 1CPB...

Sorry about the bad luck Bill. It had to be 1CPB too. I hope you find that you misplaced them. Hopefully one way or another they turn up.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 18-09-15, 02:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,619
Posted By Brent Walker
1st Can Para Tunic

Definitely something fishy going on.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 16-09-15, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,619
Posted By Brent Walker
Surprise Surprise

Look at what just came up for sale?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-ORIGINAL-CANADIAN-PARATROOPER-BATTALION-BATTLEDRESS-NORMANDY-D-DAY-6-6-44-/321866413081?hash=item4af0bbb419
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 13-09-15, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,619
Posted By Brent Walker
1st Can Para tunic

I can't help but feel sorry for this buyer.
Forum: General Topics 13-09-15, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,380
Posted By Brent Walker
Canada Post

At the risk of jinxing myself, I ship about 20 parcels a week with Canada Post and have never had a loss. I don't ship to Australia for the reason Bill mentioned, it usually takes too long and the...
Forum: Infantry 27-04-15, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By Brent Walker
Calgary Highlanders

I handled one with a makers mark a couple of weeks ago. It was Scully marked on the top right.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 12-04-15, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,205
Posted By Brent Walker
Royal NAvy Woulnd Stripe

I recently found this with a number of Naval items I acquired. I can't find any info on it but assume it is a WWII Royal Navy wound stripe for the dress whites. Can anyone confirm this?...
Forum: General Topics 24-07-14, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By Brent Walker
Armoured Carrier Regiment badges

Em's have been selling from $350.00 to $550.00 while the officer's seem to be in the $800.00 to $1200.00 range. That is what I've observed anyway.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 26-12-13, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,937
Posted By Brent Walker
1st Can Para Lot

Coogan,
The vendor stated in their Ebay listing that the items came from a James Moneypenny. There is a J. Moneypenny listed in on the 1CPB nominal list in "Out of the Clouds". He graduated from...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 27-09-13, 12:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,471
Posted By Brent Walker
Para Badge

A very nice example Roy. Thanks for posting.
Forum: General Topics 06-02-13, 04:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,771
Posted By Brent Walker
Shipping Cost

I agree with Bill. Contact the seller before bidding. This will clear things up. Ebay's shipping system is not accurate, but with that in mind Canada Post is very expensive and their rates just went...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 16-12-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By Brent Walker
Beret

My laptop almost shorted out from drool......way to go Jim!
Forum: Other Militaria 23-10-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,880
Posted By Brent Walker
Thumbs up Blue Beret

Thanks to everyone for their help. I can now say I've learned something I didn't know so overall a great success!
Forum: Other Militaria 22-10-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,880
Posted By Brent Walker
Dark Blue Beret

So I am assuming that it's safe to say this is not a WWII armoured corps beret. Without a date and having the /I\ arrow acceptance mark, am I safe to assume it is post-war? Thanks very much for your...
Forum: Other Militaria 19-10-12, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,880
Posted By Brent Walker
Dark Blue Beret

Sorry guys, I realize this forum is mostly for badges but I don't know where else to turn. I recently picked up a very dark blur beret made by J. Compton, Sons & Webb Ltd. It also has the /I\ British...
Forum: General Topics 09-10-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By Brent Walker
Salvation Army

Mike,
I think you're right. After reviewing the standard for the SA, it does look the same. The patch looks to be 40's or 50's construction so I'll see if I can find any photos of the patch being...
Forum: General Topics 09-10-12, 01:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By Brent Walker
Patch

I've looked at the Nepalese flag and don't really see the connection. I've Googled Nepalese military insignia but haven't found anything similar. Thanks for the input, you may be right about Nepal....
Forum: General Topics 09-10-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By Brent Walker
Unknown Patch - Any Ideas?

I picked this patch out of a box of cloth at a flea market and was wondering if anyone has any idea what it might be. It is the same size as a Div patch and has a paper backing but other than that I...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 08-07-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,918
Posted By Brent Walker
FGH Beret

Another great beret Roy! Well done. Great pics.

Brent
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 15-06-12, 03:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By Brent Walker
There was a pair of these at the last Etobicoke...

There was a pair of these at the last Etobicoke Show that could be had for $330.00.
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 18-03-12, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Posted By Brent Walker
Copy Title

I hadn't noticed the lettering but thought the material looked suspect. Thanks guys for your input. Another lesson learned.
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 17-03-12, 03:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Posted By Brent Walker
Prince Edward Island Light Horse Printed Title

I thought for sure this would come up for conversation but nothing yet so I'll start. The vendor feels this may be a copy but it looks period to me. Does anyone have any input?
...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 20-02-12, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By Brent Walker
Armd Corps O.T.S. slip-on, title

I picked this item up recently with plans to sell it but need help to identify it first. Can anyone help me with this. What era is it? I assume OTS means Officer Training School. Any help would be...
Forum: General Topics 10-02-12, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By Brent Walker
Memorial Cross makers

Thanks Bill and Stephen. I've never seen a Memorial Croos that was not maker marked but thought I would reach out in the event someone had some knowledge on the subject. I truly appreciate your imput.
Forum: General Topics 08-02-12, 04:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By Brent Walker
Canadian Memorial Crosses

Does anyone know how many different makers there were of the Canadian Memorial Cross? Were there any issued without a makers mark? I am looking at buying one but there is no makers mark so I suspect...
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