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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-02-22, 01:28 AM

Replies: 10 91st Plaid Brooch Views: 2,012 Posted By Aerowallah Thanks, Paul...our first emails crossed. I think... Thanks, Paul...our first emails crossed. I think your suggestion to get the details of the patent is the way to go.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-02-22, 09:19 PM

Replies: 10 91st Plaid Brooch Views: 2,012 Posted By Aerowallah But do we know who wore gilt and who wore silver?... But do we know who wore gilt and who wore silver? It seems very un-uniform to leave it up to individual officers' tastes...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-02-22, 01:15 PM

Replies: 10 91st Plaid Brooch Views: 2,012 Posted By Aerowallah PS I'm told there is a silver and a gilt... PS I'm told there is a silver and a gilt version. Who wore the gilt?

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-02-22, 02:57 PM

Replies: 10 91st Plaid Brooch Views: 2,012 Posted By Aerowallah Thanks for the info all! Thanks for the info all!

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-02-22, 08:53 PM

Replies: 10 91st Plaid Brooch Views: 2,012 Posted By Aerowallah 91st Plaid Brooch A friend picked this up and it confuses me, not that it's in my line. Is it supposed to be gilt? Why this registry mark and no other hallmarks? Thanks for your help.

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 06-02-22, 04:37 PM

Replies: 6 CAF tunic and insignia, circa 1920 Views: 1,550 Posted By Aerowallah Wow...I've been looking for one of these for 30... Wow...I've been looking for one of these for 30 years, as long as some have been searching for the Loch Ness monster, only I think sightings of this tunic might be rarer! Congratulations.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 30-12-14, 02:45 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Thanks Simon, for your last rubbishing of the... Thanks Simon, for your last rubbishing of the plate. Dixon works for an auction house, and we already dealt with his "expert" opinion in posts 58, 69 and 71. We remain in thrall of experts...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-12-14, 05:27 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah "...to doubt your sincerity in your resolve to... "...to doubt your sincerity in your resolve to address this matter to a point of closure." What exactly does that mean, Rob? I ask rhetorically, for I will rapidly bring my part in this thread to...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 28-12-14, 02:14 AM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah How do you reckon that, Rob? I'm trying to bring... How do you reckon that, Rob? I'm trying to bring this to a speedy conclusion so that I am happy and the buyer is happy and I never need grace your forum again. But your quip is pithy, even if it is...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-12-14, 06:27 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Thanks, Mac. They have not been to Mick Holtby... Thanks, Mac. They have not been to Mick Holtby because I--at this remove--have had a hell of a time getting answers from W&W in anything like a timely manner, let alone the plates back in the...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-12-14, 11:32 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Wallis & Wallis Both plates are in Wallis & Wallis' Sale on 6th January. Lot 200 -- An officer's gilt and silver plated Lance Cap Plate pre 1856 of the 17th Lancers... Lot 201 -- An officer's gilt and silver...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 07-11-14, 10:59 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Apparently Roy Butler finally reached out... Apparently Roy Butler finally reached out yesterday to his "expert" to evaluate my 17th and 21st plates and to resolve a little debate he's been having within W&W. His expert is...Paul Skinner. ...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 07-11-14, 10:52 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Read my mind, Frank. The last owner of these... Read my mind, Frank. The last owner of these two plates, Paul Skinner, ex-17th/21st, said to contact the QRLNY museum and ask the curators to compare the 17th to Wombwell's. They charge a small...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-11-14, 01:53 AM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Someone obligingly sent me photos! ... Someone obligingly sent me photos! http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/Aerowallah/fg_zpscf0d663a.png (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Aerowallah/media/fg_zpscf0d663a.png.html) ...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-11-14, 11:45 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Am advised Stephen Bosley sold the exact "known"... Am advised Stephen Bosley sold the exact "known" fake 17th in his 9th June 2004 sale, Lot 15 for "stupid money!" In his description he also cites the Wombwell cap in the Mollo book. And he put...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-11-14, 10:00 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Thanks for the analysis! Yes, Flyingtiger's... Thanks for the analysis! Yes, Flyingtiger's plate is mine. Nimrod Dix just emailed me-- I am afraid Dixon Pickup remains convinced that it is not an original plate of the period. I fear...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-11-14, 02:09 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Right! ;) I like the set-up now with Dix. He... Right! ;) I like the set-up now with Dix. He will require some clarity / consistency from his consultant Dixon given the Wombwell Lance cap in the Mollo book, which the previous owner examined...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-11-14, 01:16 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Et tu, Frank? Yes, since the 1850s, but what's a... Et tu, Frank? Yes, since the 1850s, but what's a few more twists and turns! Bosley rejected BOTH plates and refused to give me any reason whatsoever. I asked him point blank if they were copies,...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-11-14, 08:36 AM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Forgot to mench, Steve Bosley returned these as... Forgot to mench, Steve Bosley returned these as fake first, then I sent them to Butler. So the score is... 21st - 1 for 3 17th - 0 for 3

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-11-14, 08:30 AM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah I think the pertinent question may be, "just how... I think the pertinent question may be, "just how old are these experts?" Photo sent to Dix asking him if this is Pickup's last word on the subject. Dix said "maybe not!"

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-11-14, 08:25 AM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Dunno, except some people don't want their name... Dunno, except some people don't want their name bandied about in public, or collectors bothering them for more souvenirs of Dad's. But I got a bollocking for mentioning the Romans on eBay. So...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-11-14, 03:59 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah It does look my (our!) plate, large mounts,... It does look my (our!) plate, large mounts, protruding beasts and all. I'll see if Dixon wishes to recant or elaborate on his statement that this type does not exist in fact. I have found another...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-11-14, 03:54 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah Well, Frank, I know you have liked these all... Well, Frank, I know you have liked these all along, but many collectors now won't consider--or give a damn--if it's original while one of the three wise men (Bosley, Butler and Pickup) says it's not....

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 31-10-14, 08:52 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah The last bit of news today-- I sent pictures... The last bit of news today-- I sent pictures to DNW for Dixon Pickup to scrutinize, and Nimrod Dix wrote back: I have heard back from Dixon Pickup who says that the pre-Crimean plate is a fake...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 31-10-14, 08:42 PM

Replies: 116 17th AND 21st Lancers Victorian Plates Views: 19,776 Posted By Aerowallah By the way, I owe Mac an apology... I was in... By the way, I owe Mac an apology... I was in error and am sorry for suggesting that Mac was not happy with his RR plate and was planning to return it. It was someone else I trust who was not...

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