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Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 22-01-24, 01:12 PM
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Posted By Snowdrop 68
Welcome to the forum. Bill

Welcome to the forum.

Bill
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 10-01-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Oh wow, thanks a lot for the replies, that's...

Oh wow,

thanks a lot for the replies, that's certainly one I didn't consider.

Regards, Bill
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 10-01-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Yorkshire Brigade Query

I recently got this Yorkshire Brigade cap badge by Marples & Beasley.

My question is, is there a reason for it being a different colour top the usual Yorks Brigade badges? I thought they all had...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 25-11-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,746
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Yes please.

Yes please.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-09-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Thanks Alan. Bill

Thanks Alan.

Bill
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-09-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Thanks for the replies. Tim, I actually got...

Thanks for the replies.

Tim, I actually got the 1 piece badge from the QOHldrs with a few other badges in the early 1980s! Didn't know it was an Azam badge.

Alan, the 2 with the tartan are Wm...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 26-09-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Queen's Own Highlanders - Ridges or no ridges??

I've always been led to believe that the Queen's Own Highlanders cap badge had no ridges / lines within the scroll, but am seeing loads with these ridges present.

Was this the case? or did they...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Thanks for the superb replies. I actually...

Thanks for the superb replies.

I actually thought I'd bought a load of duds but for £20 I think I've done OK.

I did have my reservations about the FL RTC badge as I have an original and the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-09-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By Snowdrop 68
RTR / RTC for opinions

Got this little lot today and not sure about a couple of them. Any opinions welcomed.

I didn't pay much for them as I wanted them to stick them in a frame for a display.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-09-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Royal Highland Fusiliers TA Question

Did the RHF TA (1980's early 90s) wear a Lowland Brigade / Volunteers badge on their MacKenzie tartan flash on the ToS or just a hackle like the regulars?

I've been told both scenarios and would...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 28-08-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Could be British Military Advisory Training Team...

Could be British Military Advisory Training Team that deployed to Nigeria or Czech Republic.

There were RAF Regiment and RAF Police deployed teaching FP.

Bill
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-08-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By Snowdrop 68
No pic unfortunately. Bill

No pic unfortunately.

Bill
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 02-08-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Thanks for your replies, I saw there was a...

Thanks for your replies,

I saw there was a huge number of commemorative badges and medals out there and had no clue where to start with these.

I will definitely have a look at that Russian...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 28-07-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Soviet Insignia Help

I got these USSR badges yesterday and when trying to identify them I realised how many there actually is in circulation!!

Does anyone collect these and can help with identification please? They're...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-06-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Mystery MJ badge for ID

I've been asked if I can identify this badge.

I have no photo of the back but was told it has a pin fastening. The owner's grandfather was RE but it isn't something I've seen RE related before....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-05-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Hi Paul, Could it be for UKOpfor Troops as...

Hi Paul,

Could it be for UKOpfor Troops as in the link?

https://www.joint-forces.com/kit-camo/30955-uk-opfor-blue-disruptive-pattern-material

Bill
Forum: General Topics. 09-05-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,818
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Sorry I missed this one. There is also a Royal...

Sorry I missed this one. There is also a Royal Fusiliers from JB too.

Bill
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 08-05-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,422
Posted By Snowdrop 68
I did see this on a collectors page about the...

I did see this on a collectors page about the John Bull badges, so not 100% sure about it.

Bill
Forum: General Topics. 08-05-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,818
Posted By Snowdrop 68
This is the badge worn by 101 Regt RA for the...

This is the badge worn by 101 Regt RA for the Coronation.

Bill
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,751
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Looks like the cut the old crown off and stuck a...

Looks like the cut the old crown off and stuck a new one on!

Bill
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-05-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,751
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Ian Saw this yesterday. Bill

Ian

Saw this yesterday.

Bill
Forum: General Topics. 28-04-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,686
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Not too sure about the pierced crown. Here's...

Not too sure about the pierced crown.

Here's another couple I found on twitter.

Bill
Forum: General Topics. 27-04-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,686
Posted By Snowdrop 68
This RE badge has been on their twitter page the...

This RE badge has been on their twitter page the last couple of days.

Bill
Forum: Infantry 21-04-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Hi Bill, That's great, thanks for the...

Hi Bill,

That's great, thanks for the confirmation.

Bill
Forum: Infantry 20-04-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Snowdrop 68
Essex Scottish Sporran Badge

This is one I got recently, bought as a collar but, as far as I know the ES didn't wear this pattern of collar. It does look the same size as the EKS sporran badge. Looks to be gilt too, there also...
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