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Forum: Off topic 02-07-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By George Davies
I am 95 in Oct. and still as keen as ever I was a...

I am 95 in Oct. and still as keen as ever I was a member (officially) of The Army of the Rhine 1925-6. with the KSLI and wonder if I am the last surviving member. I still have my Sisters I.D....
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-09-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By George Davies
Smile KSLI

Re your KSLI Officers Cap badge. If this is the one sold recently on E BayYou pipped me at the post.This may be of some interest to you.

GWYNNE, DENNIS HUBERT. (T/MAJOR),95010. KSLI. ATT. 10TH....
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-08-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,512
Posted By George Davies
Unofficial Badges

Hi all,
Have followed with great inierest this thread. I finished my service as QMS at HQ HBTD (Homeward Bound Trooping Depot) Deolali,and In the office we had a very large box of cap...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-04-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,171
Posted By George Davies
Thumbs up 1721 Lancers.

Thanks for your input.I cant give you any details of the Hall Mark as I have only seen the dealers small advert where it is quite unreadable I think I will class it as a modern repro and leave it...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,171
Posted By George Davies
Question 17/21 Lancers

Thanks to all who replied but I am still none the wiser.My question is . Would a 17/21 cap bade with 1999 hall marks be a genuine badge or just made for the colllectors market.
Regards and Thanks to...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-04-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,171
Posted By George Davies
Question 17/21 Lancers

Hi Members,
Have just seen a 17/21 lancers officers cap badge on E Bay Described as genuine with s 1999 Edinburgh Hall Mark it looks good but did`nt the regiment finish in 1939.Is this made for the...
Forum: General Topics. 24-09-14, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By George Davies
Question Officers Dress Cap Badges.

Hi Members,
My particular interest at the moment are Officers Dress cap badges. Can any member tell me if there is a webb site suurce of info. on these Dress badges or even a book available on the...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 21-08-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,243
Posted By George Davies
Thanks for your interesting and informative...

Thanks for your interesting and informative posting. What a wonderful collection. I am looking at my Fathers medals mounted as worn including the Corps LS medal but I beleive the later medals were...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-07-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,986
Posted By George Davies
Unhappy Chester Pals.

Hi Andy ,
Have just read your post with great interest, and am rather puzzled.I always thought that the makers name on the genuine badges was on the same side as the HM as shown on a sealed patternd...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-07-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,986
Posted By George Davies
Question Liverpool Chester

Hi, Members.
Can anyone post a picture side by side of the Fake and genuine Liverpool Pals Badge and Hall Marks. The Hall Marks on the badges in question seem quite OK to me with my limited...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 29-03-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By George Davies
RHA

Thanks for your quick reply.I thought it was odd as it did not sell the first time around and this was a reinlist at a cheaper price.
Regards George.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 29-03-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By George Davies
Question Warwicks RHA.

HI Members,
There are quite a few of the Warwicks.RHA in different formats on E Bay including one in silver by the Solid Silver merchant. However I have just seen one at a more realistic price that...
Forum: General Topics. 03-03-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,122
Posted By George Davies
Smile Gaunt Marking.

Hi Members.
Thanks to all for information. Quite a few replies and much appreciated.
What would I do without the Forum,
Regards to all.George.
Forum: General Topics. 02-03-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,122
Posted By George Davies
Question Gaunt Markings

Hi Members.
Can anyone give me any positive info.re Gaunt markings on officers silver badges stamped with a P. I have been told that it denotes Silver Plate and another theory that it is on Silver...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-11-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By George Davies
MGC

Thanks for interest.Here are a few more details. I could not get a clear scan for the cap badge due to the 3 long lugs upsetting the focus.However all the marks are perfectly clear.As follows.B&P...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-11-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By George Davies
MGC

Thanks for your interest.I will tryand post pictures of the backs within the next few days,but I am not very expert.
Best Regards, George.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-11-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By George Davies
Smile MGC.

Thanks Staffsyeoman for the info.Much appreciated. Not much interest by the Forum otherwise.
Regards,George Davies.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-11-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By George Davies
Machine Gun Corps

Hello Members,
I have just acquired a set of M/Gun Corps badges.Cap and Collar,.All Hall Marked 1918.The cap badge is B&P B`Ham and the collars are London 1918. I can not make out the maker on the...
Forum: General Topics 24-09-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By George Davies
china trinket pots.

Hi,
Thanks for replies.The bottom is plain. No name as to identity. Thanks any way Best Wishes, George Davies.
Forum: General Topics 23-09-13, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By George Davies
china trinket pots

Hi,
I came across this china trinket box on E Bay and for just a tenner I had a go.It has the full badges of the KSLI in very good colour and is quite accurate. Has anyone any ideas what this was...
Forum: General Topics. 26-08-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,663
Posted By George Davies
Auction Descriptions

Thanks to all who sent me advice on my query. Most helpful and much apprecated,
Regards George .
Forum: General Topics. 26-08-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,663
Posted By George Davies
Auction descriptions

Hi,Members.
Can anyone inform me what"NO RETURNS ACCEPTED" means which is quite common on E Bay.Does the "Distance Selling Regulations"not apply to E Bay sellers.
I am a novice and am quite...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-07-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By George Davies
Unknown Lancers Badge

Thanks to all who replied to my request. It must remain a mystery, but I rather like the suggestion that it is a pouch badge. Mine is very well made in W/M but is about the size for a pouch badge. ...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-07-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By George Davies
Question unknown badge.

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what this badge was used for, if ever. It is larger than the usual cap badge. Approx two and a half inches either way. I cant find it in any refs . Hoping someone will help,...
Forum: General Topics. 27-06-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 606
Posted By George Davies
RAOC Officers

Hi,
My latest addition Gilt and Enamel RAOC Officers. Can anyone give me some advice on how to clean and get the slight verdigris from the crown without damaging the gilt which is very nice...
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