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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-10-21, 11:19 AM

Replies: 6 Quality Items Views: 1,429 Posted By SemperFi His Middlesex & un-voided Bedford GM badges are... His Middlesex & un-voided Bedford GM badges are duffers.

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 09-06-21, 05:21 PM

Replies: 8 Without doubt the best . Views: 1,658 Posted By SemperFi Terry is outstanding—one of my favorite dealers!... Terry is outstanding—one of my favorite dealers! ��

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-04-21, 06:52 PM

Replies: 3 Cambridgeshire badge on a disc Views: 466 Posted By SemperFi Rob, I’m guesstimating that a fixing pin might... Rob, I’m guesstimating that a fixing pin might have passed though the stud holes. The plate then might have been attached onto a strap. Perhaps a uniform strap or horse furniture? Can’t tell how...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-04-21, 10:46 AM

Replies: 4 Lovely badge Views: 994 Posted By SemperFi What DJ was provided was a quick response to his... What DJ was provided was a quick response to his query. However, it appears your expectation of forum responses are that they also magically intuit and reply also to your unasked questions. You...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-04-21, 04:07 AM

Replies: 4 Lovely badge Views: 994 Posted By SemperFi DJ, the seller comes up fairly regularly...no... DJ, the seller comes up fairly regularly...no secret code or etc. his stuff are just a lot of duff badges. ;) Try forum searches (or Google for the 3 letter terms) on Lovely, Ron Collection, Old...

Forum: General Topics 18-04-21, 12:30 PM

Replies: 28 Trench or police whistle? Views: 2,201 Posted By SemperFi Superb research, Mike! Superb research, Mike!

Forum: General Topics 18-04-21, 02:07 AM

Replies: 28 Trench or police whistle? Views: 2,201 Posted By SemperFi Give Martyn Gilchrist at the Whistle Shop a try. ... Give Martyn Gilchrist at the Whistle Shop a try. llb@whistles.force9.co.uk http://www.whistleshop.co.uk/index.html

Forum: New Zealand Badges 12-04-21, 11:17 AM

Replies: 13 Origins of the iconic Lemon squeezer display. Views: 2,162 Posted By SemperFi Atillathenunns, none of the squeezers had an... Atillathenunns, none of the squeezers had an anomaly that only purists will know? :eek: Thank you for your detailed answers to my observations—awesome! :) Likewise, thanks for your additional...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 12-04-21, 12:41 AM

Replies: 13 Origins of the iconic Lemon squeezer display. Views: 2,162 Posted By SemperFi The forum’s downsampling of the resolution make... The forum’s downsampling of the resolution make it bit difficult to see finer detail but here are the anomalies I see: 1) As Phillip stated, brim edging on ceremonial squeezer. Can’t quite tell—as...

Forum: Off topic 09-04-21, 11:25 PM

Replies: 26 RIP HRH Prince Philip Views: 1,448 Posted By SemperFi Well done, sir on a life well lived! May you... Well done, sir on a life well lived! May you Rest In Peace and Godspeed on your journey into the great beyond. 248046

Forum: Infantry 13-03-21, 12:25 PM

Replies: 0 Brass Pictou Highlanders - Good Or Bad? Views: 615 Posted By SemperFi Brass Pictou Highlanders - Good Or Bad? Is this brass Pictou Highlanders a duff? The reverse detail is definitely lacking. Appreciate your input! Cheers, Jay 245160 245159

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-03-21, 06:54 PM

Replies: 5 Black Watch Piper’s Plaid Brooch Views: 1,097 Posted By SemperFi Thanks for giving it a look and your opinion,... Thanks for giving it a look and your opinion, Ron—most appreciated!

Forum: Other Military Topics 07-03-21, 02:01 PM

Replies: 17 Commonwealth War Graves Part II - CAREY Views: 1,065 Posted By SemperFi Bravo, well done Tim! Please do post an update... Bravo, well done Tim! Please do post an update when the CWGC headstone is erected! Best regards, Jay

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-03-21, 09:50 PM

Replies: 5 Black Watch Piper’s Plaid Brooch Views: 1,097 Posted By SemperFi Thanks fellas! The front looks consistent... Thanks fellas! The front looks consistent with examples that are good, it’s mainly the back that’s got me going hmm. On the flip side, eBay and elsewhere don’t appear flooded with ’em.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-03-21, 10:51 AM

Replies: 5 Black Watch Piper’s Plaid Brooch Views: 1,097 Posted By SemperFi Black Watch Piper’s Plaid Brooch Not sure on this BW piper’s plaid brooch—opinions welcome! Couldn’t locate fake examples in threads for comparison. How the casting on the reverse looks is my first cause for questioning it, and...

Forum: Off topic 04-03-21, 12:04 PM

Replies: 28 Bomb found in Exeter Views: 3,513 Posted By SemperFi David Jeffrey, thank you for your kind... David Jeffrey, thank you for your kind words--made my day! :) When the DVDs arrive and I begin re-watching them, I'll make notes. I originally watched the episodes early in my career and haven't...

Forum: Off topic 03-03-21, 02:45 PM

Replies: 28 Bomb found in Exeter Views: 3,513 Posted By SemperFi Hi D.J., It’s been eons since I watched the... Hi D.J., It’s been eons since I watched the Danger UXB episodes—your posted encouraged me to buy the series on DVD and watch it again…lol—but the technical details were mostly accurate, albeit...

Forum: Off topic 02-03-21, 03:35 PM

Replies: 28 Bomb found in Exeter Views: 3,513 Posted By SemperFi I’m a retired Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)... I’m a retired Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician with over 30 years of experience. The 1st priority with unexploded ordnance incidents always is protecting lives; the 2nd priority is then...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-03-21, 04:12 PM

Replies: 2 BW Brooch - Ron Marsden Question Views: 307 Posted By SemperFi Ron, thanks for your help with the positive... Ron, thanks for your help with the positive ID—most appreciated! It’s a nice variant for my small BW collection. :) Jay

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-03-21, 03:37 PM

Replies: 2 BW Brooch - Ron Marsden Question Views: 307 Posted By SemperFi BW Brooch - Ron Marsden Question Ron, were these BW brooches used exclusively for kid’s glengarries like your example in post 115? https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=450302&highlight=Brooch#post450302 ...

Forum: General Topics. 28-02-21, 05:19 PM

Replies: 4 Road to Basra 30 yrs on Views: 530 Posted By SemperFi Was thinking just that when I posted earlier. ... Was thinking just that when I posted earlier. Definitely, it was a miserable place! Jay

Forum: General Topics. 28-02-21, 01:42 PM

Replies: 10 Reformatting & MM Numbering - Opinions? Views: 540 Posted By SemperFi Luke, PM sent. :) Luke, PM sent. :)

Forum: General Topics. 28-02-21, 12:01 PM

Replies: 4 Road to Basra 30 yrs on Views: 530 Posted By SemperFi Shots of Highway 80, “The Highway of Death,” and... Shots of Highway 80, “The Highway of Death,” and some of the many well fires. 243836 243837

Forum: General Topics. 27-02-21, 03:21 PM

Replies: 10 Reformatting & MM Numbering - Opinions? Views: 540 Posted By SemperFi Yes! Fantastic idea, Luke—thank you for... Yes! Fantastic idea, Luke—thank you for considering taking on this project!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-02-21, 01:55 AM

Replies: 11 21 SAS 'Ugly Minerva' Beret Badges Views: 1,757 Posted By SemperFi Paul, thanks for the hearty laugh you brought me... Paul, thanks for the hearty laugh you brought me with your post! :D Jay

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