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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
02-02-24, 02:42 PM
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Letter "S" inside a laurel wreath
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Terra Nova
Thank you, everyone, for those most useful inputs...
Thank you, everyone, for those most useful inputs and for such a decisive identification. Inevitably, we may have a few ranging shots before registering on target. All part of the very helpful...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
02-02-24, 12:02 AM
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Letters "C.D." inside wreath, King's Crown
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Terra Nova
Hi Bill, Thank you. Though, as French...
Hi Bill,
Thank you. Though, as French friend of mine would say: "Eeets possibel, mais....." and then give the famous Gallic shrug.
It may well be Civil Defence as you surmise, which makes...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
01-02-24, 11:54 PM
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Letter "S" inside a laurel wreath
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Terra Nova
Thank you, Bill, this is most helpful and...
Thank you, Bill, this is most helpful and appreciated.
all the best,
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
01-02-24, 09:35 PM
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Letters "C.D." inside wreath, King's Crown
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Terra Nova
Letters "C.D." inside wreath, King's Crown
Submitted for your consideration is a gilding metal/brass badge, letters "C.D." inside wreath surmounted by a King's Crown. It measures 42 mm (1.6 inches) high X 36 mm (1.4 inches) wide. It is quite...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
01-02-24, 09:26 PM
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Letter "S" inside a laurel wreath
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743
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Terra Nova
Letter "S" inside a laurel wreath
Submitted for your consideration is a gilding metal/brass badge. It measures 36 mm (1.4 inches) high X 35 mm (1.35 inches) wide. It is quite robust in construction. The reverse has two wire loop...
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Other Corps
09-09-23, 11:40 AM
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4th Railway Unit, A.I.F. enamel badge- cap, collar, other?
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Terra Nova
Your similar example, coming with that...
Your similar example, coming with that outstanding MM recipient's group, over half a century ago, certainly gives this type of badge excellent provenance as a probable Association badge. Your...
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Other Corps
09-09-23, 11:37 AM
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4th Railway Unit, A.I.F. enamel badge- cap, collar, other?
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Terra Nova
Thank you, that makes very good sense that that...
Thank you, that makes very good sense that that would be the use. Many thanks,
Tim
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Other Corps
08-09-23, 11:49 PM
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4th Railway Unit, A.I.F. enamel badge- cap, collar, other?
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Terra Nova
4th Railway Unit, A.I.F. enamel badge- cap, collar, other?
I have this badge in my care and would like to know more about it, if possible. It measures 36 mm (1.4 inches) high X 23.5 mm (0.92 inches) wide. Finished in coloured enamels and gilded, with a...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
12-06-23, 07:55 PM
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Royal Artillery-Possibly shako plate .KK. 801. To be confirmed
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Terra Nova
Hi Chris, You may be right. The only...
Hi Chris,
You may be right. The only reference that I can find is Kipling and King 801 which illustrates the star (with pebbling to the rays) as the officer pattern for the bell-topped shako...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
12-06-23, 04:24 PM
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Royal Artillery-Possibly shako plate .KK. 801. To be confirmed
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Terra Nova
Hi Chris, Your comments are much...
Hi Chris,
Your comments are much appreciated. I count myself fortunate to have this fine piece in my care.
all the best,
Tim
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
12-06-23, 11:31 AM
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Royal Artillery-Possibly shako plate .KK. 801. To be confirmed
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Terra Nova
Hi Andy, I agree that it is a quality piece....
Hi Andy,
I agree that it is a quality piece. They sure produced amazingly exquisite pieces back then. Now to chase the actual use and type of headdress for it's wear to ground. The mission...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
11-06-23, 01:48 PM
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Royal Artillery-Possibly shako plate .KK. 801. To be confirmed
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Terra Nova
Royal Artillery-Possibly shako plate .KK. 801. To be confirmed
I am wondering about the date of use, and on what type of headdress or other equipment this plate would have been worn. Looking at Kipling & King Number 801, this badge appears to be very similar to...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
08-02-23, 10:59 PM
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91st Argyllshire Highlanders. Large badge. Age and purpose?
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Terra Nova
Thank you, CB. That is a distinct possibility....
Thank you, CB. That is a distinct possibility. Much appreciated.
How wonderful it would be if someone could share a photo of one of these badges actually being worn, then we could reckon the case...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
08-02-23, 06:38 PM
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91st Argyllshire Highlanders. Large badge. Age and purpose?
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Terra Nova
91st Argyllshire Highlanders. Large badge. Age and purpose?
I am wondering about the date of use, and on what type of headdress or other equipment (i.e. glengarry, helmet puggaree, cross-belt, etc) this badge would have been worn?
It bears the title...
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Headdress
31-01-23, 08:38 PM
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For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
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Terra Nova
Hello Ivan, What you say makes good sense. ...
Hello Ivan,
What you say makes good sense. A very pleasing aspect of the bell top shako plates is the silver beaded star, often inserted between gilt backing crowned star, and the centre, as...
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Headdress
31-01-23, 07:02 PM
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For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
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830
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Terra Nova
Thank you, Ivan, for this information as well as...
Thank you, Ivan, for this information as well as for the link to that very interesting and well done Y & L Regt site. You may be correct that it is a bell top plate; the vendor from whom I acquired...
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Headdress
31-01-23, 01:05 PM
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For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
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830
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Terra Nova
Hello David, Thank you. I do feel fortunate...
Hello David,
Thank you. I do feel fortunate to have landed this exquisite piece.
all the best,
Tim
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Headdress
31-01-23, 01:03 PM
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For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
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830
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Terra Nova
Thank you. That is a useful tip to ID the Albert...
Thank you. That is a useful tip to ID the Albert plates. Most appreciated.
with best regards,
Tim
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Headdress
31-01-23, 11:24 AM
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For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
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830
Posted By
Terra Nova
Hello David, This is most useful information...
Hello David,
This is most useful information and is greatly appreciated.
all the best,
Tim
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Headdress
30-01-23, 10:10 PM
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For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
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830
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Terra Nova
For what headdress? 2nd Somerset Regiment plate
I am wondering on the date of use and on what type of headdress ( i.e. helmet, shako, etc?) this plate is worn? it bears the title "2ND SOMERSET REGT" with motto "DEFENDEMUS." "VR" cypher in centre....
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Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery
21-01-23, 11:41 PM
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2nd Canadian Pioneers, CEF. Large felt badge
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533
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Terra Nova
Hi Bill, That is most helpful, thank you. ...
Hi Bill,
That is most helpful, thank you.
all the best,
Tim
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Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery
21-01-23, 07:45 PM
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2nd Canadian Pioneers, CEF. Large felt badge
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Terra Nova
2nd Canadian Pioneers, CEF. Large felt badge
2nd Canadian Pioneers, CEF. High quality, large, printed, multipiece, felt badge. Measures 75 mm high X 77 mm wide. In excellent condition, with scarcely any fading to the colours. Interested to...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
03-05-22, 07:24 PM
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Unknown Crowned monogram/cypher badges X 2
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Terra Nova
Thank you, Andy. It's great when it all comes...
Thank you, Andy. It's great when it all comes together so nicely.
all the best,
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
03-05-22, 05:21 PM
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Unknown Crowned monogram/cypher badges X 2
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1,084
Posted By
Terra Nova
Hello Ben, You are so right. Let's keep...
Hello Ben,
You are so right. Let's keep those bulbs burning bright!
with best wishes,
Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
03-05-22, 04:23 PM
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17
Unknown Crowned monogram/cypher badges X 2
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1,084
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Terra Nova
Hello Ben, Wow - you absolutely nailed it! ...
Hello Ben,
Wow - you absolutely nailed it! Many, many thanks. This is very exciting. I certainly can't fault anyone for the ID not coming immediately to hand. It seems a small, short-lived,...
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