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Diehard
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
20-11-08, 12:14 AM
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13th Kensington Bn.
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Diehard
Toby, If my notes are correct - they used to...
Toby,
If my notes are correct - they used to be the 4th West London Rifle Volunteer Corps raised 1859. Pre 1901 Officers wore w/m helmet plates, later examples were silver. ORs wore blackened...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
06-11-08, 05:59 PM
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Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges
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28,688
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Diehard
Hi all, This is good news. I was sure my...
Hi all,
This is good news. I was sure my badge had the feel of a genuine item.
:)
Will
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Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges.
23-09-08, 09:46 PM
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Silver War Badge
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5,455
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Diehard
JJ, good idea, but you'd better remember to...
JJ,
good idea, but you'd better remember to take some extra batteries !!!! :)
Will.
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
23-09-08, 09:09 PM
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Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges
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Diehard
Julian, Fair point, I can't say I have...
Julian,
Fair point, I can't say I have definite proof. I know as yet, no cast iron official record has come to light, but having spoken to a specialist BW collector there is some evidence to...
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General Topics.
23-09-08, 08:52 PM
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Badge Backing Material
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Diehard
David, I've got some original backings and...
David,
I've got some original backings and some I've made myself. Personally I think they look quite good mounted with a backing.
It might be worth asking any dealers you know. Sometimes they...
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
23-09-08, 07:30 PM
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Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges
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Diehard
Update
Hi All,
I've recently been in contact with a BW collector who believes that some g/m badges were worn during WW1. As the badge found at Arras, in the BW museum proves. I'm informed that this...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
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1st Volunteer batn South Staffordshire-Good or Bad?
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Diehard
Worcestershire Regt
David,
I agree that it is unusual for a VB badge to have a slider. However the 1st VB Worcestershire Regt is a exception to this rule. I've got a slidered version that IMO is genuine.
Regards...
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Other Militaria
02-08-08, 08:32 AM
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Medal Card
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2,090
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Diehard
Thanks P.B. ,Wright241, I've been having...
Thanks P.B. ,Wright241,
I've been having trouble tracing my Great Uncle to a regiment.
Looks like I'm fiinally getting somewhere though. He lost a leg in 1918 so this all ties in.
He was...
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Other Militaria
01-08-08, 09:09 PM
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Medal Card
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Diehard
Medal Card
Hi All,
Sorry if this is slightly off the topic of badges but I'm trying to researching a member of my family's military history.
Could someone give me some pointers on how to interpret...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
28-07-08, 09:52 PM
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Royal Irish Rifles Economy ?
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Diehard
Julian, thanks, I respect your research. I...
Julian,
thanks, I respect your research. I only called it an economy badge, as that is what it was sold as. I don't personally think it is an 'economy' badge. I've followed the other threads on...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
28-07-08, 08:38 PM
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Royal Irish Rifles Economy ?
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1,602
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Diehard
John, Thanks for the reply. I got it a few...
John,
Thanks for the reply. I got it a few years ago, I took a gamble as it had the scroll cut outs and it does feel like its a good badge. Who knows ?
Will
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
28-07-08, 08:25 PM
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Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges
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Diehard
CB, Thanks for the post. Thats what I meant...
CB,
Thanks for the post. Thats what I meant the Cross :o. I've looked at the edges with a magnifying glass and who ever cut it back has made quite a neat job as I can only see one slight score...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
27-07-08, 11:04 PM
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Royal Irish Rifles Economy ?
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Diehard
Cheers Dave, It seems like an ok badge IMO....
Cheers Dave,
It seems like an ok badge IMO. Apart from the fact its G/M. Theres been alot of posts about dubious 'economy' badges recently so I thought I'd get some opinions. The ends of the...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
27-07-08, 09:50 PM
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Royal Irish Rifles Economy ?
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Diehard
Royal Irish Rifles Economy ?
Hi All,
Heres a picture of a RIR in all G/M. Was an 'economy' version of this badge issued or is this a fake ?
Thanks
Will
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
27-07-08, 09:20 PM
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215
Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges
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28,688
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Diehard
Royal scots economy - trimmed ?
Hi All,
Ive been busy photographing my collection. Thought this example would be an interesting one to get comments on.
This is an all g/m Royal Scots but for some reason the star is different....
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
23-07-08, 10:48 PM
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Motor Machine Gun Corps
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Diehard
David, they now fake them with tabs. However...
David,
they now fake them with tabs. However the ones I have seen are easy to spot as the crown looks wrong. Also they are fake aged. Wouldn't catch an experienced collector, but might, those new...
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
23-07-08, 09:16 PM
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215
Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges
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28,688
Posted By
Diehard
Scots Grey, That would be great. I've been...
Scots Grey,
That would be great. I've been in contact with the archivist at the museum, who has given me a collectors address, who may also be able to help.
Will
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
23-07-08, 09:01 PM
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Middlesex Volunteer Regiment
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2,263
Posted By
Diehard
Thanks All, I appreciate the help. A couple...
Thanks All,
I appreciate the help. A couple of badges I've seen, which I suspect are fakes (ones on ebay at the moment), have a rough and out of proportion top sword on the shield. Plus poor...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
22-07-08, 11:21 PM
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Middlesex Volunteer Regiment
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2,263
Posted By
Diehard
Thanks mate, for the reply. I was a bit unsure...
Thanks mate, for the reply. I was a bit unsure when I was the unusual lugs (theyre new to me, at least) I've just started looking for one, thats the cheapest i've seen so far. Saw one for £30. I'll...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
22-07-08, 06:51 PM
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WW1 Div sign- any ideas
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2,637
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Diehard
Peter, If it is the 31st Div - they were...
Peter,
If it is the 31st Div - they were made up of 1st-4th Hull, 1st Leeds, 1st,2nd Bradford, 1st County of Durham; Accrington; Sheffield and 1st,2nd Barnsley. Later being reinforced by an...
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
22-07-08, 06:24 PM
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WW1 Div sign- any ideas
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2,637
Posted By
Diehard
31st Division
P.B.
Quickly checked my books, It might be the 31st Division (made up from cities and pals batns). Depending on the orientation, it indicates either senior(top white) or junior (top red). Also...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
22-07-08, 04:24 PM
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8
Middlesex Volunteer Regiment
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2,263
Posted By
Diehard
Middlesex Volunteer Regiment Fake ?
Hi All,
I was scanning ebay and came across this badge with lugs I've never seen before. Can anyone confrm if its fake ? I think its probably duff but I thought I ought to check ????
Thanks...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
22-07-08, 01:16 PM
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8
South Staffs Badges
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1,785
Posted By
Diehard
Hi Mark, There was a thread a little while...
Hi Mark,
There was a thread a little while back you might be interested in.
Will
http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1613
Forum:
General Topics.
22-07-08, 10:23 AM
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12
Helmet plates with relacement crowns.
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1,952
Posted By
Diehard
Throw away society !
I think its good they got the maximum use out of them. They are fantastic items. We sadly live in a throw away society, where nothings made to last......oh dear I sound like my Dad, must be getting...
Forum:
General Topics.
21-07-08, 06:49 PM
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12
Helmet plates with relacement crowns.
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1,952
Posted By
Diehard
Cardiffbloke, it seems like alot of agro to...
Cardiffbloke,
it seems like alot of agro to me. Youve got to send your badge off (so youre without one for a while), the crowns got to be removed a new crowns got to be stamped, then soldered on,...
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