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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-08-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By wfrad
For me they are more likely Belgium or...

For me they are more likely Belgium or Netherlands than Austrian.
Belgium sars
https://i.postimg.cc/SsmWqRNg/Belg-BDRank-Insignia.jpg
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-02-18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By wfrad
I believe that they are 'Association of...

I believe that they are 'Association of Conservative Clubs' Distinguished Service medals and have quite a long history.
I've seen a few on sale selling as badges connected to the Army Catering Corps.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-01-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By wfrad
your memory is far better than mine, this is the...

your memory is far better than mine, this is the nearest that I could come up with, if it helps?
from Shoulder Belt Plates & Buttons by Maj. H.G. Parkyn, ...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-01-18, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By wfrad
I thought the 57th followed the standard line...

I thought the 57th followed the standard line pattern. Star, garter surrounding the number topped by crown. Later having the wreath replacing the star.

The only regiments that I can think of that...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-01-18, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By wfrad
It is the question, I suppose that if it had...

It is the question,
I suppose that if it had been another manufacturer others of that type would have turned up.
It looks intact so it's been made to be separate, not an attached part of another...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-01-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By wfrad
May help if you could clarify it a little more if...

May help if you could clarify it a little more if you have an idea what it is.

I posted the images to show what the design {the Y for example seems off} of the IY should look like and that it...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-01-18, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By wfrad
Here are some more images of the badge with the...

Here are some more images of the badge with the rosette, I've included an image of the County of London Yeomanry to show how it wasn't intended to be worn along with another showing how it shouldn't....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-01-18, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By wfrad
Below are two pages from KK's which should help. ...

Below are two pages from KK's which should help.
There's seventeen pages in all covering the badges of the I.Y..

On page 345 shown below, badge 1396 is for General Service,
A rosette of scarlet...
Forum: General Topics. 24-01-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By wfrad
I've had a word with Fred, who's told me that...

I've had a word with Fred, who's told me that only the volunteer battalions used a pouch badge and around 1908 only the 6th battalion continued to do so.
The regular battalions of the DLI didn't...
Forum: General Topics. 24-01-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,313
Posted By wfrad
If it's any help, you could upload a pdf onto...

If it's any help, you could upload a pdf onto solidfiles or MediaFire and provide post the link.
Both are good free hosting sites that allow pdf file and they don't delite files after ten minutes.
...
Forum: General Topics. 24-01-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By wfrad
If Fred isn't a member and it's the Fred Bromilow...

If Fred isn't a member and it's the Fred Bromilow I believe it to be, subjects never come up when I've talked to him, I could show him any images you may have and maybe get an answer.
Forum: General Topics. 20-01-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By wfrad
DLI collection

Durham County Council closed the DLI museum and the collection is no longer intact.:mad:

However they have relocated some of it to Spennymoor, with limited access.
There are I believe a number...
Forum: General Topics. 22-10-17, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By wfrad
For a basic intro and an easy read, there's the...

For a basic intro and an easy read, there's the two books by Philip J Haythornthwaite.
Napoleons Military Machine and Wellingtons Military Machine.
Both include a small section on the respective...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-03-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By wfrad
Have you tried emailing Hobsons & Sons? ...

Have you tried emailing Hobsons & Sons?
There’s a contact link on their web page.
You never know you luck.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-12-16, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By wfrad
Dispatch Rider?

This could be a version of the dispatch rider badge before the introduction of the motorised badge, possibly for cyclists.
The badge for the motor dispatch rider was a winged wheel with the letters...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-04-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 771
Posted By wfrad
Not quite what you have here but Officers...

Not quite what you have here but Officers attached to the War Office wore an armlet half red and half blue. The Royal Crest in metal in the centre with red letters below, maybe the crest has gone...
Forum: General Topics. 21-02-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,598
Posted By wfrad
service stripes

Have you a copy of British Uniforms & Insignia of WWII by B.L. Davis?
Maybe try the local library, if that's not possible pm me and I'll try and send you the relevant information from the book....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-11-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 778
Posted By wfrad
I'm no expert, but does this image seems a little...

I'm no expert, but does this image seems a little off and I doubt if you would be able to say with any certainty what regiment it is.
The wings would suggest a grenadier company junior officer.
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-06-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By wfrad
Garter Strap with QC

The only badge that I can find that closely resembles this one is a Victorian Medical Staff Corps collar badge, QVC crown.

Could this be a one of the numerous 50' or 60's police or ambulance...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-05-15, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,462
Posted By wfrad
Taiwanese

A more colourful and up to date example.

http://s25.postimg.org/g2ywmevm3/Taiwan_Metal_JPG.jpg
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-05-15, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,462
Posted By wfrad
Just a guess, Going by the design I would say...

Just a guess,
Going by the design I would say Japanese.
Japanese cap badges mainly used leaves rather than the flowers, so it may be an arm badge.
Possibly some grade of army mechanic, but it may...
Forum: Other Militaria 04-05-15, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By wfrad
NATO Forces An Illustrated Reference to their...

NATO Forces An Illustrated Reference to their Organization and Insignia by B. L. Davis, not a dedicated guide to patches but it does have a few examples.
For older stuff, ranks mainly, NATO did do a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-04-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By wfrad
An arm badge seems to be the main possibility. ...

An arm badge seems to be the main possibility.
And in old money is that 2x¾ ins?:confused:
If you haven’t already tried, maybe if anyone could get hold of a copy of Linaker & Dines Cavalry Warrant...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-04-15, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By wfrad
Before I get shot down in flames, It’s just a...

Before I get shot down in flames, It’s just a theory.:confused:

Those regiment who's badge carried the cypher, didn't have the motto so...
Motto of the 3rd (Kings Own) Hussar’s (plus around five...
Forum: General Topics 22-04-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By wfrad
Just wanted someone else to confirm it. Thanks...

Just wanted someone else to confirm it.
Thanks to all.
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