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Forum: The Home Front 25-02-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By Censlenov
This Cap badge was in a recent lot i picked up at...

This Cap badge was in a recent lot i picked up at a gun auction in Washington state.
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 16-08-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,493
Posted By Censlenov
Korean War Veterans Association Badge

Hello Everyone

I was wondering if anyone has come across an association badge like this before. I believe it may have come out of Australia but i can't be certain. I haven't been able to track...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-07-17, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By Censlenov
Could be all the nephew said was 16th Para...

Could be all the nephew said was 16th Para Brigade.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-07-17, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By Censlenov
Post ww2 Airborne Helmet with Flash

This helmet turned up today locally and i couldn't pass it by.

Straight from his nephew a Mk3 para helmet with chin strap that appears to be dated 1955 and helmet liner dated 1956. has the...
Forum: Other Military Topics 23-12-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Posted By Censlenov
I actually had to deal with Dave Thomson (the...

I actually had to deal with Dave Thomson (the Canadian) once as he had won an auction i had running. He didn't pay for the medal and asked i coordinate with an organization interested in the medal...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 09-12-16, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,700
Posted By Censlenov
Thanks for the comment Bill. I'd been searching...

Thanks for the comment Bill. I'd been searching to find an example for the past 3 years and was lucky enough to pull this off a dealers site in the UK for what i felt was a bargain. Now onto...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 09-12-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,700
Posted By Censlenov
Officers Fire Gilt Cap Badge - Former Mazeas...

Officers Fire Gilt Cap Badge - Former Mazeas Collection
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 25-10-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,943
Posted By Censlenov
Being located in Medalta central i can say i've...

Being located in Medalta central i can say i've seen quite afew of these pieces over the years and have spoken with some pretty advanced Medalta collectors. Virtually no records exist from this time...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 31-08-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Censlenov
I never would have guessed that this would have...

I never would have guessed that this would have been commissioned for use in Yugoslavia. Very interesting.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 30-08-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Censlenov
Mystery Helmet

Hello Everyone

A fellow i usually purchase firearm parts from got in a stock of helmets mixed in with his usual surplus. Can anyone tell me who still uses this style of helmet? Appears to be...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-06-16, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By Censlenov
Our local police forces used a very similar...

Our local police forces used a very similar design from atleast 1905 into the 1940's for sure and possibly later.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: General Topics 27-05-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By Censlenov
If he wants you can have him send them to me i"m...

If he wants you can have him send them to me i"m in Alberta. $500-$800 for shipping sounds outlandish even is the items is expensive and you get it fully insured. I bet its being sent priority...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 27-05-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By Censlenov
New Zealand (Maori) Pioneers

Recently Acquired in a small collection i purchased was this NZ Pioneer badge. It's a very nice design and i'm going to do up a small shadow box display with it a NZEF button and Pioneer trade badge...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-05-16, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By Censlenov
Durham Light Infantry Silver Cap Badge

I picked up a large mixed lot this past week and there was quite a bit of material in it which is outside of my collecting knowledge. This DLI badge was in the mix unfortunately its lugs and pin...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-03-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,702
Posted By Censlenov
I wouldn't buy it. The seller is known to sell...

I wouldn't buy it. The seller is known to sell bogus material which he makes himself and the fact he has multiple for sale would be a huge red flag.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-03-16, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By Censlenov
Interesting. The badge does look plated though. ...

Interesting. The badge does look plated though. I heard Scully was doing commemorative shadow boxes to order perhaps this is from one of those.
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 18-02-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,705
Posted By Censlenov
New Additions 19th Armoured Car Regiment and 21st Hussars

This weeks mail brought with it some very nice additions to the collection. A nice pair of 21st Alberta Hussars with horizontal lug pattern by Scully and some nice cloth shoulders to the 19th...
Forum: General Topics 11-02-16, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Censlenov
The MID emblem was always to be worn on the...

The MID emblem was always to be worn on the appropriate campaign medal should one not be entitled to a campaign medal for a corresponding MiD it was to be worn on the jacket behind all other medals. ...
Forum: General Topics 11-02-16, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Censlenov
The exception being those who died enroute to...

The exception being those who died enroute to England. They also qualified. As soon as the troopship entered the Atlantic they qualified for the BWM.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 18-01-16, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,058
Posted By Censlenov
I agree there's some definite signs of being cast...

I agree there's some definite signs of being cast on the reverse with noticeable pot marking.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: General Topics. 04-01-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Posted By Censlenov
Leigh That's very helpful indeed. I don't...

Leigh

That's very helpful indeed. I don't think the frock i have has ever been issued as its in really nice condition which may be why the collars were never sewn on. That would also explain why...
Forum: General Topics. 04-01-16, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Posted By Censlenov
the pin is actually tucked between the red serge...

the pin is actually tucked between the red serge and the lining doesn't poke through at all.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: General Topics. 04-01-16, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Posted By Censlenov
Thanks for the input gents. Through some...

Thanks for the input gents. Through some additional research I've been able to determine that this style of jacket was worn in the Zululand and Egypt campaigns by the cavalry regiments and that...
Forum: General Topics. 03-01-16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Posted By Censlenov
Frock not Familiar to me

Hello Everyone

I was recently going through some auction lots i won (mixed militaria lots) and i came across the Frock below. I don't intend on keeping it in my collection as i don't believe it...
Forum: General Topics 31-07-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By Censlenov
Hi Mike Did the Alberta Regiment badge not...

Hi Mike

Did the Alberta Regiment badge not first come into existence with the formation of the "Alberta Regiment" militia regiment in 1920? Later during re-designations and formation of the North...
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