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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-10-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 458
Posted By Dr_Shemp
I'm no expert in the subject, but I found a match...

I'm no expert in the subject, but I found a match for your badge here (https://gmic.co.uk/topic/36681-the-zuid-afrikaansche-republike-politie-zarps/) - It was apparently worn by the South African...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-09-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By Dr_Shemp
I can't find an exact match for your badge, but...

I can't find an exact match for your badge, but the design looks to be for the Schleswig Regiment of Foot (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schleswig_Regiment_of_Foot), Royal Danish Army
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-07-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By Dr_Shemp
I think that the winged sword badge is a collar...

I think that the winged sword badge is a collar badge for the Singapore Army Commandos, no idea on the other two sorry!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-07-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Dr_Shemp
George thank you very much for the...

George thank you very much for the identification, I've never heard of the Girls' Life Brigade before and I don't think I would have ever identified those by myself! Not sure how they'll fit in with...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-07-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Thank you very much for sharing those David, you...

Thank you very much for sharing those David, you have some cracking badges there! They back up the fact that my badge has to be an unofficial cast copy made from an original badge - but why and for...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-07-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Three More Unknowns

I've recently bought another three badges that I haven't been able to identify, would anyone be able to shed any light on them please?

The E.P. badge is about 4cm in diameter and the W (or M)...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-06-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By Dr_Shemp
I've found a match here for your badge...

I've found a match here for your badge (https://www.relicmilitaria.com/product/british-north-highland-district-formation-sign-woven/) - It's apparently the formation sign for the North Highland...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-06-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Dr_Shemp
That's brilliant Btns, thanks for the ID!

That's brilliant Btns, thanks for the ID!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-06-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Tim, T, thank you both for your replies - I'd...

Tim, T, thank you both for your replies - I'd guess from comparing your examples and mine, mine has probably been cast from an original badge - but for whatever reason I've no idea!

Just for...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-06-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Royal Army Chaplains Department Collar Badge

Hi all,

I've recently bought the attached Queens Crown Royal Army Chaplains Department Collar Badge, it's 3cm tall and 2.2cm wide. Would anyone be able to confirm if this a genuine badge or not?
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-06-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Thank you for that Btns it's much appreciated -...

Thank you for that Btns it's much appreciated - forgive my ignorance, but to clarify, the button is a stock design available to various uniformed Post and Telegraph services across British Colonies?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-06-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Thanks Sean I hadn't thought of it standing for...

Thanks Sean I hadn't thought of it standing for Post and Telegraph - it is definately very similar in design to GPO buttons - I haven't been able to find a match online for a Post and Telegraph...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-06-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Unknown Button

Hi all,

I've tried to identify this button but I've had no luck, does anyone know what it could be?

Here's a front view of the button (https://gcdnb.pbrd.co/images/MAiGiDynhxw8.jpg?o=1)
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-04-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Hi Mike, I found this article on a Hungarian...

Hi Mike,

I found this article on a Hungarian Wikipedia page (https://hu.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magyar_N%C3%A9phadsereg_11._Honi_L%C3%A9gv%C3%A9delmi_Rak%C3%A9tadand%C3%A1r) - apparently your patch...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-04-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 209
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Unusual Patches

Hi all,

I've attached photos of another three patches that I'm not 100% sure on, could anyone help clarify exactly what they are at all?

The first is a standard set of sergeant stripes, they're...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-04-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Dr_Shemp
That's amazing thanks Mike! The Somerset ACF...

That's amazing thanks Mike! The Somerset ACF patch will fit in nicely with my collection, but I'm not quite so sure about the Holmes Chapel patch - one for the odds and ends box I think!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-04-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Unknown Patches

Hi all,

I've attached photos of two patches that I haven't been able to find anything about, would anyone be able to help shed some light on what they are?

The first patch is a yellow...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-02-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Many thanks for your replies David and Wooffy, ...

Many thanks for your replies David and Wooffy,

I thought that the button was good quality, I'll try and do some research to see if I can find out exactly where it's from now that I can rule out a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-02-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Three Unknowns

Hi all,

Would anyone be able to shed light on any of the following please?

The first badge is a standard K/C ROC cap badge, but I bought it with the unusual red cloth backing attached. It looks...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-11-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 910
Posted By Dr_Shemp
I'm no expert, but I think that it's a German...

I'm no expert, but I think that it's a German Army (Bundeswehr) Activity Badge for staff in headquarters service?

I found a match on a german website here...
Forum: Army 26-10-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Apparently it's the insignia of the South African...

Apparently it's the insignia of the South African 84 Technical Stores Depot (https://warstore.co.za/product/sabwbg1530-84-technical-stores-flash/) - I found a brief overview about them on this page...
Forum: Air Force 24-10-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Thanks for sharing those Madziro, you can really...

Thanks for sharing those Madziro, you can really tell the difference between my repro wing and the originals when you see the photos side by side - hopefully I'll know better now what to avoid in...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-10-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Thank you all for your replies, as always you...

Thank you all for your replies, as always you have been incredibly helpful and proof of what a valuable resource this forum is. It's a shame that I'm left with a bunch of fakes, but I didn't pay much...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-10-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By Dr_Shemp
That's unfortunate, I really liked that badge! ...

That's unfortunate, I really liked that badge!

Do you know what the story is behind these metal badges with the large Gaunt mark? I've seen a couple of different examples in the albums and they...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-10-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By Dr_Shemp
Unfortunately I wasn't aware of that Gerard, the...

Unfortunately I wasn't aware of that Gerard, the other badges I have with that mark are AA, but I do also have a metal South Notts Hussars with the same mark. I saw this one...
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