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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Today, 10:37 AM
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Unknown Somerset LI Badge
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Luke H
That’s an excellent idea, thanks Keith. Now...
That’s an excellent idea, thanks Keith.
Now to see if I can find an image on Google.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
Today, 10:35 AM
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Rough Riders OSD - Firmin
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Luke H
A splendid and scarce badge at a very good price.
A splendid and scarce badge at a very good price.
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General Topics.
Today, 08:53 AM
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Earliest use of lugs; copper or brass
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Luke H
Not sure I’ve heard that brass loops necessarily...
Not sure I’ve heard that brass loops necessarily pre-dates copper loops.
A look a Coldstream Militaria will show examples of copper loops in use on plates dated to the 1850s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
If...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Today, 07:15 AM
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Unknown Somerset LI Badge
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Luke H
78th could well be an early Fox restrike. But I’d...
78th could well be an early Fox restrike. But I’d like to keep this thread on topic.
If 13th’s a copy as you seem to be alluding to (which I don’t believe it is), question remains a copy of what?
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Yesterday, 09:55 PM
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Unknown Somerset LI Badge
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Luke H
Thanks CB. I was also wondering if it could be a...
Thanks CB. I was also wondering if it could be a pouch badge or similar.
It’s in yellow brass with a factory finish / plating that’s survived on the back better. Came with this 78th Regiment of...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Yesterday, 07:59 PM
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Unknown Somerset LI Badge
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Luke H
Unknown Somerset LI Badge
Is anyone able to positively ID this Somerset Light Infantry badge please?
I purchased it thinking it was possibly a pre-Territotial glengarry to 13th Regiment of Foot but now wonder if it’s...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
22-04-24, 09:42 PM
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JR GAUNT LONDON marked bi metal Ayrshire Yeomanry cap badge
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Luke H
If referencing the curved Gaunt mark occasionally...
If referencing the curved Gaunt mark occasionally found on the F&FY sliders it actually reads ‘J.R. Gaunt & Sons London’.
Whereas unless I’m mistaken I believe the mark shown in the opening post...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
21-04-24, 07:00 PM
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17th Battalion Poplar & Stepney Rifles The London Regiment - real?
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Luke H
Very nice Brian. Unfortunately the Wm...
Very nice Brian.
Unfortunately the Wm Kensington is a fake, note the bird merging into the cross - bottom left quarter. I may have a spare Wm 13th if you need it?
The Artists Rifles is the...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
21-04-24, 04:05 PM
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Household Bn
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Luke H
Yours may be this size but there was more than...
Yours may be this size but there was more than one maker / genuine die.
Badge in the OP is fine.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
20-04-24, 10:29 AM
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Montgomeryshire Yeomanry - Dragons Galore
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Luke H
Apologies Kevin, have now found the picture...
Apologies Kevin, have now found the picture archived in my old email address, at time of posting didn’t realise it was yours but probably should’ve twigged.
Not sure on the point re the shoulder...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
18-04-24, 07:50 PM
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Montgomeryshire Yeomanry - Dragons Galore
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Luke H
No not saying that. All the genuine MIYs...
No not saying that.
All the genuine MIYs I’ve seen the dragon’s wing tips are much more level, sometimes the back is a smidgen higher, but not to the degree of the proportions observed in the MY...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
18-04-24, 05:15 PM
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Montgomeryshire Yeomanry - Dragons Galore
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Luke H
I agree. Since this thread someone showed me...
I agree.
Since this thread someone showed me an even clearer picture of what I believe is the single piece MY badge being worn. Apologies I can’t remember who and I can only find a screenshot of...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
18-04-24, 03:06 PM
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21st lancers original or copy
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Luke H
It’s a repro. Believe there are several...
It’s a repro.
Believe there are several threads on 21L discussing this particular pattern.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
17-04-24, 05:49 AM
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Highland Regiment. Good or bad?
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Luke H
From the fake die, note the dipping middle to the...
From the fake die, note the dipping middle to the buckle’s hinge.
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
16-04-24, 09:05 PM
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4th TF Bn East Lancashires
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Luke H
RIP Walter Holmes
Sad to lean that member ‘Semloh Retlaw’ aka Walter Holmes who was great researcher of the Accrington Pals and key contributor to this thread, passed away in January aged 92.
...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
16-04-24, 06:41 PM
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24th Lancers Officers cap badge
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Luke H
Yes it’s Gaunt die evident from the crown and...
Yes it’s Gaunt die evident from the crown and (mis) alignment of the two vertical jewels in the band.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
16-04-24, 06:19 PM
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KDG Cap badge Opinions please
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Luke H
The Victorian / Edwardian versions did have loops...
The Victorian / Edwardian versions did have loops but these were positioned behind the wings rather than scroll ends like the example below.
As mentioned yours is from the fake die. Note the...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
16-04-24, 06:12 PM
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Blackened Army Cyclist Corps
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Luke H
It’s not a repro. Unable to help with why...
It’s not a repro.
Unable to help with why it’s been blackened but the finish certainly appears to have age.
One to hang onto and not be tempted to clean methinks.
Perhaps a photo will turn...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
14-04-24, 07:58 PM
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Need help to identify badge with SEMPER PARATUS
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Luke H
Now for sale on eBay… £119 :eek: ...
Now for sale on eBay… £119 :eek:
...
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
14-04-24, 11:58 AM
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Reverse Metal East Lanc’s by Tiptaft
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243
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Luke H
SOLD
SOLD
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
14-04-24, 11:34 AM
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Reverse Metal East Lanc’s by Tiptaft
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Luke H
Last try £60. A rare badge by this maker....
Last try £60.
A rare badge by this maker. I’m quite sure certain dealers would ask close to double this due to the mark.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
14-04-24, 11:29 AM
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QVC Loyal North Lancs
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Luke H
QVC Loyal North Lancs
QVC Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Near mint condition. £32 inc. UK P&P.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 01:33 PM
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QVC Highland Light Infantry
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Luke H
SOLD
SOLD
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 11:13 AM
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GvR Royal Defence Corps
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Luke H
Yours Tony. PM sent. SOLD
Yours Tony. PM sent.
SOLD
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 10:50 AM
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GvR Royal Defence Corps
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Luke H
GvR Royal Defence Corps
GvR Royal Defence Corps retaining most of factory finish with correct hairpin slider marked Smith & Wright. £20 inc. UK P&P.
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