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Showing results 1 to 25 of 27 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: citydrinker

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-10-23, 02:06 PM

Replies: 2 British Army Pouch Badge? Views: 325 Posted By citydrinker Thank you Simon. Thank you Simon.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-10-23, 12:25 PM

Replies: 2 British Army Pouch Badge? Views: 325 Posted By citydrinker British Army Pouch Badge? I have been going through my late father-in-laws collection of militaria and found a large Lion on Crown, gilded metal badge. It measures 6 & 1/2 cm (2 & 1/2") high and only has one lug to the...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-07-23, 01:35 PM

Replies: 2 ROYAL MARINES - Embroidered Patch / Badge Views: 194 Posted By citydrinker ROYAL MARINES - Embroidered Patch / Badge I've found a large embroidered patch in my late step fathers collections. It clearly states Royal Marines on it. What I would like to know is what rank would wear this and when?. I note that unlike...

Forum: The Home Front 12-06-23, 03:35 PM

Replies: 3 Exeter, Devon Home Guard Shoulder Title? Views: 484 Posted By citydrinker thanks for the prompt replies. Having now looked... thanks for the prompt replies. Having now looked at cadet titles for other areas of England, I think that you are both correct. Cheers.

Forum: The Home Front 12-06-23, 02:00 PM

Replies: 3 Exeter, Devon Home Guard Shoulder Title? Views: 484 Posted By citydrinker Exeter, Devon Home Guard Shoulder Title? I have come across a metal pair of shoulder titles in my collection, that would seem to be from the 1st (Loyal City of Exeter) Battalion, Devon Home Guard. No.3 (C) Company. However, my limited...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-04-23, 03:20 PM

Replies: 3 Small Queens Crown in wreath (Anodised) Views: 341 Posted By citydrinker Thank you so much for the information... Thank you so much for the information grey_green_acorn.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-04-23, 02:51 PM

Replies: 3 Small Queens Crown in wreath (Anodised) Views: 341 Posted By citydrinker Small Queens Crown in wreath (Anodised) Hi all. This badge is hopefully straightforward to identify. It looks like a WO2 cap badge to my inexpert eye, but it seems too small to be a cap badge, at just 35mm wide. Can someone please confirm...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-04-21, 10:38 AM

Replies: 6 SERVICE CORPS BADGE Views: 719 Posted By citydrinker Thank you Magpie. Thank you Magpie.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-04-21, 01:16 PM

Replies: 6 SERVICE CORPS BADGE Views: 719 Posted By citydrinker Thanks for information everybody. Your help is... Thanks for information everybody. Your help is much appreciated on here, as always. However a close examination of an example of the Indian badge reveals that the design differs significantly in that...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-04-21, 01:15 PM

Replies: 6 SERVICE CORPS BADGE Views: 719 Posted By citydrinker SERVICE CORPS BADGE I attach what at first look appears to be an Army service Corps badge, but instead of the intertwined ASC letters in the centre, it has the letters SC only. These are intertwined with a vertical bar...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-04-21, 02:26 PM

Replies: 6 Large M above small X on Laurels. Views: 871 Posted By citydrinker Thanks for that Dave. Not a cheap book to buy, so... Thanks for that Dave. Not a cheap book to buy, so I guess I'll have to join some sort of Railway forum.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-03-21, 01:22 PM

Replies: 6 Large M above small X on Laurels. Views: 871 Posted By citydrinker I agree. The X is incidental. I checked out... I agree. The X is incidental. I checked out "Midland Railway" altcar, but no joy. They seemed to prefer using both initials with a rope effect. Thank you all.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-03-21, 04:24 PM

Replies: 6 Large M above small X on Laurels. Views: 871 Posted By citydrinker Large M above small X on Laurels. I've spent quite some time going through military books and online resources, without luck. Does anyone out there know anything about this badge. Thank you.

Forum: General Topics. 18-01-21, 05:33 PM

Replies: 7 British Army Leather strap. Views: 672 Posted By citydrinker Thanks for pointing me in the right direction... Thanks for pointing me in the right direction Rob. Its a an horses Bridle, including Browband or Headstall. The band sits on the top of the head with the horses ears behind the sliding strap and main...

Forum: General Topics. 18-01-21, 04:58 PM

Replies: 7 British Army Leather strap. Views: 672 Posted By citydrinker I tend to agree with you regarding it being an... I tend to agree with you regarding it being an item of horse tackle, but I don't think it quite works as a crupper Rob.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-01-21, 11:01 PM

Replies: 20 Kriegsmarine U Boat Front Clasp - Fake? Views: 2,204 Posted By citydrinker The verdict on WAF is a definite fake, backed up... The verdict on WAF is a definite fake, backed up by compelling evidence, which I accept.

Forum: General Topics. 17-01-21, 02:03 PM

Replies: 7 British Army Leather strap. Views: 672 Posted By citydrinker I like your thinking Rob, but having had a good... I like your thinking Rob, but having had a good look about, nothing matches up. More help needed, please.

Forum: General Topics. 16-01-21, 06:30 PM

Replies: 7 British Army Leather strap. Views: 672 Posted By citydrinker Thanks for the idea Tim, but if it was I would... Thanks for the idea Tim, but if it was I would expect two loops, but this only has one smallish sliding strap/loop. Cheers. Keith.

Forum: General Topics. 16-01-21, 02:03 PM

Replies: 7 British Army Leather strap. Views: 672 Posted By citydrinker British Army Leather strap. Amongst possessions that I have inherited I have come across two single strap loop Sam Browne belts of the type issued from about 1916 until WW2 and with them have found am unusual (at least to me)...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-01-21, 01:54 PM

Replies: 20 Kriegsmarine U Boat Front Clasp - Fake? Views: 2,204 Posted By citydrinker Clearer pictures now posted on WAF Pictures attached. Sorry for the delay.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-01-21, 08:44 PM

Replies: 20 Kriegsmarine U Boat Front Clasp - Fake? Views: 2,204 Posted By citydrinker Just seen your latest reply hagwalther. Thanks. I... Just seen your latest reply hagwalther. Thanks. I will think on this.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-01-21, 08:43 PM

Replies: 20 Kriegsmarine U Boat Front Clasp - Fake? Views: 2,204 Posted By citydrinker Er... sorry to have opened a can of worms with... Er... sorry to have opened a can of worms with this one. Thank you all for your responses which I will consider at length. For what its worth, an auction house close to me did take a look at it a...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-01-21, 05:53 PM

Replies: 20 Kriegsmarine U Boat Front Clasp - Fake? Views: 2,204 Posted By citydrinker Kriegsmarine U Boat Front Clasp - Fake? I hope nobody minds me posting this here. I inherited lots of WWII badges & medals, predominantly British. Included amongst them is the one attached, which given the scarcity & value of real ones,...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 26-09-20, 10:34 AM

Replies: 4 Royal Fusiliers Tin Badge Views: 423 Posted By citydrinker Ah, silly me with my duff supposition. Thank you... Ah, silly me with my duff supposition. Thank you all for the clarifications.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-09-20, 02:38 PM

Replies: 4 Royal Fusiliers Tin Badge Views: 423 Posted By citydrinker Royal Fusiliers Tin Badge Going through my late step-fathers collections I have come across the badge pictured. As you can see it has the initials "RF" on it and crossed cannons, beneath the flame / bomb. I presume that this...

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