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Forum: Other Military Topics 08-02-23, 08:36 PM
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Posted By militarycross
Dave, This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so...

Dave, This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for taking time to look this up. The time period I would be most interested in is from when he arrived in the Field until his death. Thanks...
Forum: Other Military Topics 08-02-23, 06:57 PM
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Views: 405
Posted By militarycross
This is absolutely amazing that you've provided...

This is absolutely amazing that you've provided this material. What a wonderful way for a community to honour their lost sons. Thanks very much for pointing me in this direction.
phil
Forum: Other Military Topics 08-02-23, 06:29 PM
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Views: 405
Posted By militarycross
Thank you so very much. This is beyond my...

Thank you so very much. This is beyond my expectations to get such details.

I had noted the W. Skeates, but never followed that thread on the docs. Will retrace my steps there. Thanks for that tip...
Forum: Other Military Topics 08-02-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By militarycross
6th Battalion, Yorkshire Light Infantry Diary

Greetings Friends
I've had in my collection for a long time the Victory Medal of Pte. Albert Richard Skeats [Skeates] 23467. I've been able to do a bit of research on this chap, learning that he...
Forum: Other Militaria 06-02-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By militarycross
Thanks, Brian. I've been looking around off...

Thanks, Brian.
I've been looking around off and on for a few days. I will check this out. Appreciate the effort.

phil
Forum: Other Militaria 06-02-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By militarycross
Medal Ribbon Source Help

Hello Friends.

I am looking to source about 30cm of black red ribbon, 37mm wide.

Thanks for your guidance.

phil
Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 20-01-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,337
Posted By militarycross
Just came across this thread. These are the...

Just came across this thread. These are the Osgoode's in my collection.

I haven't been into this case in probably 20 years. One of the larger ones has a flat back as I recall, a definite copy or...
Forum: Headdress 25-03-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Posted By militarycross
understood. My best friend is a Kitchen from down...

understood. My best friend is a Kitchen from down there.
cheers.
p
Forum: Headdress 25-03-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Posted By militarycross
/thank you so much Leigh. Well done. You...

/thank you so much Leigh. Well done.

You from Cornwall area by chance?

phil
Forum: Headdress 25-03-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Posted By militarycross
Advised my chum. He may send me new pictures. ...

Advised my chum. He may send me new pictures.

Too funny not to have even been aware of that piece.
Forum: Headdress 25-03-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Posted By militarycross
Helmet Identification

A chum has this helmet and is looking for an id on it. Not my area so wondering if folks can help him out.
Thanks.
phil
Forum: Military Buttons 29-01-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By militarycross
I appreciate this detail on the British Militia...

I appreciate this detail on the British Militia Button. A week ago, a friend came over and gave me four of these buttons made by Firmin. I can shoot a picture of the back if that is helpful to the...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-11-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By militarycross
These guys are good. Thank you both very much. ...

These guys are good. Thank you both very much.
phil
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-11-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By militarycross
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Jutland_Artill...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Jutland_Artillery_Regiment

Thank you Leigh for the direction to look further. Much appreciated.
phil
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-11-21, 01:21 PM
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Views: 629
Posted By militarycross
Just been trying to figure out what Nojerrejuske...

Just been trying to figure out what Nojerrejuske means. Place or function or ??
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-11-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By militarycross
Thanks very much. phil

Thanks very much.
phil
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-11-21, 12:43 PM
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Views: 629
Posted By militarycross
Unknown Artillery badge

This little piece has me stumped. It was attached to a piece of acetate to make a pocket hanger, I expect. I expect there is someone who will look at it and say, oh that, it's a ...........
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Forum: Other Military Topics 19-08-20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By militarycross
From the images, I think you've nailed it. ...

From the images, I think you've nailed it.

Thank you every one who had a go at it. I told her it wouldn't take long and someone would tag it.

Much appreciated.

phil
Forum: Other Military Topics 19-08-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By militarycross
39/45 Star, Defence, CVSM & Bar, WM is what he is...

39/45 Star, Defence, CVSM & Bar, WM is what he is entitled to.

Not a lot of help, I'm afraid. Thanks.
Forum: Other Military Topics 19-08-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By militarycross
Location, Location, Location

A friend has asked me to help identify where her Father was when this picture was taken. He was a Gunner in the Royal Canadian Artillery in WW2 and was in England for a time prior to going to the...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-04-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By militarycross
Thanks, Simon. One of those moments that happens...

Thanks, Simon. One of those moments that happens in a long career of collecting. I got it for a chum who is interested in Arty badges from a dealer on ebay. Knowing it's a fake is part of the game, I...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-04-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By militarycross
Thanks, gents. I would infer from your comments...

Thanks, gents. I would infer from your comments that I have acquired the fake badge. No wonder I couldn't find it in K & K. The rockers are worded as you have indicated, Keith, and the stamping is...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-04-19, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By militarycross
West Riding Artillery

The mystery I have tonight is whether or not the West Riding RGA cap badge is pictured in Kipling and King. I've been looking, but can't find it.

The question I wondered was why the wording on...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-11-18, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By militarycross
Thank you, Simon. I had a suspicion that it was a...

Thank you, Simon. I had a suspicion that it was a Long Service or Good Conduct stripe. I am grateful to you for clearing this up. Now to find an illustration of it being worn.
phil
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-11-18, 12:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By militarycross
Lance Corporal's Stripe or Something else?

Good Evening All.

in a package of 2nd Canadian Division patches, Canvas Rank and ephemera was this little blue stripe. It is 4 1/2 inches across the top. I don't believe I've ever seen one before....
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