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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 743
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 743
Posted By Terra Nova
Thank you, Bill, this is most helpful and...

Thank you, Bill, this is most helpful and appreciated.

all the best,

Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 743
Posted By 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...
Forum: Other Corps 09-09-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By 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...
Forum: Other Corps 09-09-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By 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
Forum: Other Corps 08-09-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By 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...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 12-06-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By 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...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 12-06-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By 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
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 12-06-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By 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...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 11-06-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-02-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-02-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By 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...
Forum: Headdress 31-01-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 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...
Forum: Headdress 31-01-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 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...
Forum: Headdress 31-01-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 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
Forum: Headdress 31-01-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 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
Forum: Headdress 31-01-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 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
Forum: Headdress 30-01-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 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....
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 21-01-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By Terra Nova
Hi Bill, That is most helpful, thank you. ...

Hi Bill,

That is most helpful, thank you.

all the best,

Tim
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 21-01-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By 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...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-05-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,084
Posted By 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
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-05-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 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
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-05-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,084
Posted By 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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