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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 16-03-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 301
Posted By billy
Here you go mine isn’t engraved but they where...

Here you go mine isn’t engraved but they where named, dated as well, all the best Billy
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 28-02-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 790
Posted By billy
Tony I have three, but the pictures are all mixed...

Tony I have three, but the pictures are all mixed up and cannot figure out the proper rear to fit the front image, one is a brilliant WW1 contender with a tapered slider and crimp mark, another is a...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 27-02-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 790
Posted By billy
We all denote taper slider with crimp mark to be...

We all denote taper slider with crimp mark to be a good indication of a WW1 badge, now put these onto an RAF badge and what do you get? and will leave it there!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-02-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By billy
Looks exactly as front, no fittings or fixings...

Looks exactly as front, no fittings or fixings nor have there been, it’s more a paperweight? and that’s all I know off it, Mark is after a badge something similar.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-02-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By billy
For Marks attention, as he is looking for similar...

For Marks attention, as he is looking for similar to this, not this size I think?
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-02-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By billy
I did notice that and had thought it to be a...

I did notice that and had thought it to be a Bronze badge? Thanks Alan for the link and the Heads up, billy
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-02-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By billy
Thought so but best to check, many thanks yet...

Thought so but best to check, many thanks yet again Billy
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-02-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By billy
Royal Engineers Edward VIII

Hi all just asking for confirmation on this badge, thin material?
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-02-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 821
Posted By billy
Nice Job! it’s a bugger finding the Tartan...

Nice Job! it’s a bugger finding the Tartan backings! nice display
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-02-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By billy
So if Paul’s badge lacks the “Gaunt Mark” it is...

So if Paul’s badge lacks the “Gaunt Mark” it is likely to be a copy? or could these have been made without at some point of time after the Coronation?
Forum: General Topics. 15-02-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,262
Posted By billy
Number 6 is an Economy Womens Land Army badge, so...

Number 6 is an Economy Womens Land Army badge, so not Rare but also not Common so long as blades are in place!
Forum: General Topics. 11-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By billy
Nice finds Timo, Glider Rgt badge looks really...

Nice finds Timo, Glider Rgt badge looks really nice, well done!
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 10-02-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By billy
Smart! and a nice gesture, but more importantly,...

Smart! and a nice gesture, but more importantly, Well done for you and Your Family for taking in the Refugees in the First place!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-02-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By billy
That really is a nice badge from Sally Bosleys -...

That really is a nice badge from Sally Bosleys - Sharper than the one I have shown,
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-02-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By billy
Sally Bosleys looks to be a cleaner strike than...

Sally Bosleys looks to be a cleaner strike than mine! also mine has a ding! (Which I like actually because it is in a used condition! IF! it’s real?) so many thanks so far but hopefully I may get...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-02-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By billy
Silver Vickers Armstrong ARP

Hi all could I please have your assessment of the above badge, I believe these ARP badges are unfortunately being copied, this badge I believe is for Vickers Armstrong, I hope I’m reading the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-01-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By billy
That is a really poor quality badge and...

That is a really poor quality badge and personally I wouldn’t hesitate to say not genuine! But thanks for showing Luc shows it’s best to check!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-01-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,062
Posted By billy
Hi C.B. the Mildew is a concern, but have it in...

Hi C.B. the Mildew is a concern, but have it in the house to keep an eye on it and also to allow the belt to settle, absorb the treatment!

This is maybe something other forum members might...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 21-01-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By billy
From a book on Belgium badges

From a book on Belgium badges
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 21-01-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By billy
Belgium definitely Book in the shed and...

Belgium definitely

Book in the shed and it’s raining hard, (P***Ing down!) Will post details later if that’s all right? Billy
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-01-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,062
Posted By billy
Hi C.B. Have just seen your post so a bit late! ...

Hi C.B. Have just seen your post so a bit late!

The Wife has used Olive Oil to bring back to life Leather Coats and worn for years after, so attempting on this belt as rear was fine front as from...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-01-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,062
Posted By billy
Hi Luke, well that puts it a new light probably...

Hi Luke, well that puts it a new light probably started as a WW2 Belt and added too perhaps?

The Seaforth’s has 3 lugs which I had thought was WW1 era only?
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-01-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,062
Posted By billy
Another Belt and fine

Hi all and again thanks, I said I had another Belt acquired before Christmas and here it is and happy it is fine but it has a couple of badges which throw up a query and a Maker’s Mark on Slider...
Forum: General Topics. 06-01-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By billy
British Legion Pin badges

Hi managed to pick up a few badges whilst in Malta knowing that a few people were seeking them? Acquired 4 so if you require them drop me a P.M.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-01-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,062
Posted By billy
Hi all, many thanks for your thoughts on the...

Hi all, many thanks for your thoughts on the badges, BELT IS NOT GOING TO BE BROKEN UP! This is the 2nd of two I acquired in December 2023, there are a few nice badges on the 1st I’ll post when I get...
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