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Forum: Infantry 19-04-14, 01:08 PM

Replies: 4 Good or bad? Views: 1,186 Posted By QOSY Thanks John, I appreciate your reply, am I right... Thanks John, I appreciate your reply, am I right in thinking that the Voided VRC is WW1 vintage? Jim

Forum: Infantry 18-04-14, 01:08 PM

Replies: 4 Good or bad? Views: 1,186 Posted By QOSY Good or bad? Hi, I recently bought a collection of badges that included "Victoria Rifles of Canada" and the "Rocky Mountain Rangers. All the British badges were 100% authentic, but I have no experience with...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-02-14, 03:19 PM

Replies: 43 Public Works Pioneers....to add to the debate Views: 7,307 Posted By QOSY Hi Garry & Brian, I picked this one up the... Hi Garry & Brian, I picked this one up the other day, and in this case you can clearly see the remains of the LH tag, although the other two have been very carefully removed. Jim

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 12-02-14, 12:08 PM

Replies: 7 Leics (Imperial) Yeo Views: 1,257 Posted By QOSY Hi Steve, here is pic of a full size GM LIY with... Hi Steve, here is pic of a full size GM LIY with the I removed. Jim

Forum: General Topics. 31-08-13, 02:15 PM

Replies: 3 1st Birmingham Pals btn. (shoulder-title) Views: 972 Posted By QOSY I have both 1st and 3rd examples. On both mine... I have both 1st and 3rd examples. On both mine the lug on the number is fixed vertically. I notice that both yours are horizontal, but that could be down to a repair being made. Jim

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-02-13, 12:22 PM

Replies: 14 14th ROYAL IRISH RIFLES Y.C.V Views: 2,846 Posted By QOSY Hi Paul, I for one feel it's very worrying, and... Hi Paul, I for one feel it's very worrying, and rushed off to check mine, same crown, but no flaw on the wrist and smoother fingers. Mine is pinned, but the slider stub is still present. I have...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-01-13, 02:36 PM

Replies: 0 3rd pattern Tyneside Scottish Views: 922 Posted By QOSY 3rd pattern Tyneside Scottish Up until now I believed that I had an original of this badge, however, having recently acquired a second one (from what appeared to be a very genuine collection) and trolling through members albums...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-11-12, 12:29 PM

Replies: 20 4th BN TF LANCASHIRE Views: 2,153 Posted By QOSY Thanks Alan, The two bi-metal ones do appear to... Thanks Alan, The two bi-metal ones do appear to be a very similar construction. I do like yours and PJT's BB version, I have concerns with mine re slider position and "flattened South Lancashire"...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-11-12, 05:53 PM

Replies: 20 4th BN TF LANCASHIRE Views: 2,153 Posted By QOSY Hi Alan, thanks for that, not at home at the... Hi Alan, thanks for that, not at home at the moment, and having trouble expanding the image. Will respond tomorrow on my return. Jim

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-11-12, 03:06 PM

Replies: 0 Leeds Rifles Views: 739 Posted By QOSY Leeds Rifles I have repeatedly been making purchasing mistakes with these badges, I would be eternally grateful if some knowledgeable person would comment on the ones I appear to have ended up with. Good or bad I...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-11-12, 02:45 PM

Replies: 20 4th BN TF LANCASHIRE Views: 2,153 Posted By QOSY Hi Alan, like you I am having problems with this... Hi Alan, like you I am having problems with this badge. The white metal one I have put up before, and included it now for reference of plinth erasure (or in this case replacement) The Bi-metal...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-11-12, 05:15 PM

Replies: 12 Victorian Yorkshire Regiment. Views: 1,344 Posted By QOSY I have two of these, and both have the more... I have two of these, and both have the more common slotted braze holes. Jim

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 23-08-12, 10:36 AM

Replies: 3 THE STAFFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY Views: 853 Posted By QOSY Hi Simon, here is a picture of mine, although the... Hi Simon, here is a picture of mine, although the crown is slightly different to the one you show. There also appears to be very black aging on the reverse of yours, that would worry me. Jim

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-03-12, 02:37 PM

Replies: 95 Glengarry/Pugarre badge QVC Views: 13,338 Posted By QOSY Hello JB Well here is a contributory positive... Hello JB Well here is a contributory positive reply for you....The badge is an out and out fake. I had one of these in the 80's from Martin Marsh, and as you say it is well made, but non the less...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-02-12, 05:57 PM

Replies: 3 A King's Liverpool Tale Views: 908 Posted By QOSY That's interesting...I didn't consider a sporran... That's interesting...I didn't consider a sporran badge, It did come with a brass oval backplate if that's helpful. Jim

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-02-12, 05:08 PM

Replies: 3 A King's Liverpool Tale Views: 908 Posted By QOSY A King's Liverpool Tale I purchased this thinking that it was probably an early 7/9th Battalion with lugs. It was in a pretty bad state as can be seen from the photographs. Bent legs, missing tail. At this point I wish to...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 16-02-12, 07:37 PM

Replies: 3 Staff's Yeomanry Helmet Plate Views: 931 Posted By QOSY Hi Kev 1850 to 1893.the plume changed from black... Hi Kev 1850 to 1893.the plume changed from black to white in 1870..ish jim

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-02-12, 12:46 PM

Replies: 15 Army Air Corps "MARPLES & BEASLEY BIRMINGHAM" maker mark on slider Views: 2,738 Posted By QOSY The fakes that I have seen and handled all have... The fakes that I have seen and handled all have the same characteristics, ie flat profile and the wreath touching the crown....When this one dropped on the mat I thought that I had had success, but...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-02-12, 11:50 AM

Replies: 15 Army Air Corps "MARPLES & BEASLEY BIRMINGHAM" maker mark on slider Views: 2,738 Posted By QOSY What do you think of this one Alan. Wreath not... What do you think of this one Alan. Wreath not touching the crown, domed. but M&B slider. Jim

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 08-02-12, 05:30 PM

Replies: 19 Denbighshire Hussars (Yeo) pre 1914. Views: 2,735 Posted By QOSY The Collar badges:- The bi-metal collar badges... The Collar badges:- The bi-metal collar badges are both "not" the 1902 DHY pattern. The one right I think you might have purchased on eBay a couple of days ago.... advertised as DHY? Yes that's the...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 08-02-12, 04:08 PM

Replies: 19 Denbighshire Hussars (Yeo) pre 1914. Views: 2,735 Posted By QOSY Hi Griff, the trouble for me with Bi-metal badge... Hi Griff, the trouble for me with Bi-metal badge is how to differentiate between DH and 3rd dragoon collars. I would be grateful for your take on the ones shown below. The BIM pair do not match, the...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-02-12, 04:27 PM

Replies: 18 15th London OSD Views: 1,885 Posted By QOSY I have cleaned it a bit more and the faint LH has... I have cleaned it a bit more and the faint LH has now disappeared:eek:

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-02-12, 02:25 PM

Replies: 18 15th London OSD Views: 1,885 Posted By QOSY No pleasing some people:D Nothing like a bit of... No pleasing some people:D Nothing like a bit of grime!...the blob appears to be silver solder! I think that I would probably have to vinegar dip it to get it any cleaner...something that I am loath...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-02-12, 12:57 PM

Replies: 18 15th London OSD Views: 1,885 Posted By QOSY I have lightly cleaned the badge with soap and... I have lightly cleaned the badge with soap and water...It does look to retain original blacking, and is it my eyes or is there a faint makers mark on the LH scroll from the rear. Jim

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-02-12, 12:32 PM

Replies: 18 15th London OSD Views: 1,885 Posted By QOSY Griff can you clear your inbox...it wont accept... Griff can you clear your inbox...it wont accept further messages Jim

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