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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-11-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By General Ignorance
Irvin were prolific seat belt manufacturers in...

Irvin were prolific seat belt manufacturers in the 50's & 60's as well as making more exotic harnesses. They made quality belts that were popular 7 fairly expensive.

The Winged Irvin badge is...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-06-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 940
Posted By General Ignorance
In my experience those "who know" are not keen to...

In my experience those "who know" are not keen to share their knowledge with those who don't. They say it's so fakers can't do a better job, but I have always wondered. ...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-04-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By General Ignorance
"Stukas firing Doodlebugs" Now that is...

"Stukas firing Doodlebugs"

Now that is something I'd like to see!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-03-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By General Ignorance
Good, bad or indifferent

I watched these go through & was surprised where they finished.

Any comments.
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-12-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By General Ignorance
Sorry, beaten to it.

Sorry, beaten to it.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-11-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By General Ignorance
I'd call it cobblers!

I'd call it cobblers!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 19-10-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,936
Posted By General Ignorance
The collecting of fake badges is no more or less...

The collecting of fake badges is no more or less worthwhile than the collection of "real" ones. A collection is a collection be it 19th century postage stamps, telegraph poles or worms.

In this...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 09-10-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By General Ignorance
I have been collecting GHQ Liaison Regt for 30...

I have been collecting GHQ Liaison Regt for 30 odd years & I wouldn't add that to my collection.

I have never seen a similar badge, & don't see much likelihood of it being anything to do with...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-09-18, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 954
Posted By General Ignorance
"It all comes down to opinion" If that is...

"It all comes down to opinion"

If that is really the case the constant identifying badges as fake with no real explanation as to why is totally meaningless.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-09-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By General Ignorance
Certainly a duffer that one.

Certainly a duffer that one.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-03-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,598
Posted By General Ignorance
Call me a suspicious old Hector, but I do...

Call me a suspicious old Hector, but I do sometimes wonder about grave warnings posted on here about this or that "fake" item on auction sites.

People are always happy to identify an item as fake...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-03-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By General Ignorance
Please can someone identify . . .

Please can someone identify this regiment?

http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/mystery.jpg

Thanks,

mark
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 15-01-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By General Ignorance
Looks like a bit of crowd funded fluff to me. I...

Looks like a bit of crowd funded fluff to me. I doubt it will ever get off the ground. But if it does, I hope they do a decent job.

M
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-12-15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 20,312
Posted By General Ignorance
Where the hell has this thread wandered off to? ...

Where the hell has this thread wandered off to?

It started off quite interesting, and has ended up in a bickering match on a totally different subject.

can I suggest that some necks are well...
Forum: Air Force 21-10-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,895
Posted By General Ignorance
Thanks Craig, That's exactly what i wanted...

Thanks Craig,

That's exactly what i wanted /expected to hear.

M
Forum: Air Force 21-10-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,895
Posted By General Ignorance
SAAF Cap Badge - Does it look OK?

As title, any pointers would be appreciated.

M
Forum: Air Force 07-10-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,196
Posted By General Ignorance
Thank you very much for the comprehensive & most...

Thank you very much for the comprehensive & most interesting answers. They are much appreciated & have more than answered my original question.

I have only just found the answer as the original...
Forum: Air Force 09-09-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,196
Posted By General Ignorance
Rhodesian WW2 Pilot cap badge

Can someone describe / show an image of a WW2 era Pilots Cap badge that would be worn by a Rhodesian volunteer flying with the RAF but who qualified in Rhodesia?

Thanks,

Mark F
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-08-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 856
Posted By General Ignorance
BADS? anyone shed any light on this one?

Sorry, sorted thanks, M
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-07-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By General Ignorance
Now listed on ebay as repro. Thanks everyone. M

Now listed on ebay as repro. Thanks everyone. M
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-07-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By General Ignorance
Hi Lee, Thanks for your comments. Do you mind...

Hi Lee, Thanks for your comments. Do you mind elucidating on your answer. The jacket is not currently being offered for sale & is in a collection. It was bought many years ago from a vet who claims...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-07-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By General Ignorance
Airborne Engineers (any comments)

Hi,

Please can anyone give me some idea regarding the authenticity of the following insignia. I have been told they are original WW2 or very close, they came from a Vet who had them on a 46...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-03-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By General Ignorance
Yup, Thank you. Mark F

Yup, Thank you.

Mark F
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-03-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By General Ignorance
Don't worry, now sorted. M

Don't worry, now sorted.

M
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-03-13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By General Ignorance
4th Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Artillery

Hi, Please excuse me if this is the wrong place, but I know there is a massive amount of knowledge here that I am somewhat in awe of. I hope that someone will be able to help me out with the correct...
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