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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Today, 10:07 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Found this : ...

Found this :



https://www.usps.org/national/tools/achievement.html

I can find no info about 10 or 15 year "arrows" and no mention on certificate.

Possiby a local 'award' or could they be...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Today, 05:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 290
Posted By mike_vee
1949: As Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of...

1949: As Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, she became the patron of the British Junior Red Cross on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee.

1952: When her father, George VI, passed away in...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 05:35 PM
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Views: 290
Posted By mike_vee
Found this photo. .

Found this photo.

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By mike_vee
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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By mike_vee
Crest described as : ...

Crest described as :



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166100125361

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_University_Belfast

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By mike_vee
I think they are connected to the USPS (United...

I think they are connected to the USPS (United States Power Squadron) , have found a 'V' version.
Forum: Other Corps 15-04-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By mike_vee
Found a photo of another Australian Red Cross...

Found a photo of another Australian Red Cross member who was also awarded the OBE in 1918 and is wearing a similar ribbon.

Shoulder pips/stars were quite large.

Edit : After a look at a larger...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-04-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 319
Posted By mike_vee
Described as : ...

Described as :


https://www.jsfcollectables.com/product-page/windsor-fire-brigade-1891-to-1902-cap-badge


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Forum: Other Corps 14-04-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By mike_vee
Could the other badge be an Australian Red Cross...

Could the other badge be an Australian Red Cross branch or state badge ? :confused:

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Forum: Other Corps 14-04-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By mike_vee
This gives you an idea of insignia worn. .

This gives you an idea of insignia worn.

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Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,331
Posted By mike_vee
Exclamation Haig's "other" fundraising .

During WW1 Earl Haig was also involved with the "Tobacco Fund" , not correct by modern standards but I'm sure the "troops" appreciated his efforts ! :D
Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,331
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up Latest arrivals !

1. Cardboard (child's) Poppy - The British Legion produced "penny cardboard poppies" (1922-1924) which , according to newpapers at the time, were "being sold to schoolchildren only". The official one...
Forum: General Topics. 13-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 376
Posted By mike_vee
Never really knew him but have picked up a few...

Never really knew him but have picked up a few items over the years.

Rest In Peace.

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Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 12-04-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 252
Posted By mike_vee
Looks similar to this one : ...

Looks similar to this one :


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 201
Posted By mike_vee
From "The Wire" magazine :

From "The Wire" magazine :
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-04-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By mike_vee
I would have assumed that they would have stopped...

I would have assumed that they would have stopped using the "sword x make" trademark after they became Buttons Ltd. in 1907. :confused:

Hopefully one of the 'button' specialists will have more...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-04-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By mike_vee
The Sword X Make brand was used by Thomas Carlye...

The Sword X Make brand was used by Thomas Carlye before the company was almalgamated with two other Birmingham companies to become Buttons Ltd. in 1907.

Also from an old post :




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Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 11-04-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By mike_vee
Some more images : ...

Some more images :

https://www.johnsonsofleeds.co.uk/product/duke-of-wellingtons-regt-drum-majors-sash/

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Forum: Other Military Topics 10-04-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,331
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up RBLI

A couple of nice pins from RBLI. :)
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 98
Posted By mike_vee
From a 2013 post : Some Arab buttons...

From a 2013 post :



Some Arab buttons (https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36364)



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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 98
Posted By mike_vee
He also has a brass (star to left) one. ...

He also has a brass (star to left) one.
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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 98
Posted By mike_vee
Libyan Public Security Force (Star To Right)...

Libyan Public Security Force (Star To Right) uniform button :


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 308
Posted By mike_vee
Doesn't look like the genuine WW2 plastic economy...

Doesn't look like the genuine WW2 plastic economy badge :confused:

https://www.arcticmedals.com/catalog/item/3730541/10445196.htm

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 384
Posted By mike_vee
Found an auction listing showing 7th Kenya Bn KAR...

Found an auction listing showing 7th Kenya Bn KAR 1951-1957 but same patch was used by 11th Bn 1941-1946 and then again 1957-1963


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By mike_vee
Is it possibly an association badge rather than a...

Is it possibly an association badge rather than a rank one ?

Spotted this "Ward Room" plaque on-line :



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