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Forum: Infantry 26-11-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,442
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Cape Breton Highlanders

:cool: The "buckled" badge that I have has "Canada" inscribed between the annulus and the crown. I dont see that on this example. I believe that "Canada" was removed along with the buckle. I have a...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 25-11-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs down Hehehehe!

:rolleyes:"Indiana" Bill says "YUCKKKK" Not even close
Forum: General Topics 17-10-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Regimental Museums!

Good idea Bill, over the years I managed to visit several across Canada. Most of them were in regimental armouries. Ive have been in the one in London,Ontario, Moose Jaw,Sask. Prince Edward Island,...
Forum: General Topics. 03-10-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Procrastinator

I always wanted to be a pro-crastinator,but,alas!, I am merely an amateur-crastinator!:rolleyes:
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 26-09-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,990
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up "SUPER Moderator"

Gmornin Bill! I trust that there has been a healthy pay raise for you,along with the new title, Hehehehe!:D:D
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 22-08-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,789
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up 208th collars?

Cliff, The 208th Bn collars that I have are miniature versions of the cap badge,they are all of the pickled finish variety,also have a pair of "208" strap numerals. The collars in your photo look...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 20-08-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Hi Mike!!

Hi Mike, please give Molly a BIG hug for me, and give my best regards to your dad. Bill E.:D:D
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 19-08-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Hi Volty!

:DHi Volty!, I agree, we do occasionally take ourselves way too serious, I know that I am guilty of that. So, when I begin to orate pompously,please calm me down.:D:D:D
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 17-08-09, 03:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Americans and Canadians

:pI have only the highest respect,and regard for Canada and many of the Canadians that I know personally,otherwise,I would not be in this beloved hobby. As a career police officer,I knew that it was...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 16-08-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By bgpipes
:DCanadians and Americans VERY MUCH alike,...

:DCanadians and Americans VERY MUCH alike, Hehehehe!:rolleyes:
Forum: Infantry 03-08-09, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up RE: "Grenade flames"

Holy jumpin baldheaded mackerel!!, what a nice collection of grenade badges, amazing what one learns on this forum!:D
Forum: Infantry 01-08-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By bgpipes
RE: "plain" grenade ?

:confused: Forum entry M148 shows a "plain" grenade being worn by The Winnipeg Grenadiers, perhaps you have one.
Forum: Infantry 25-07-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up CBH officers badges

Many thanks for the postings Doug, I have a dark bronze copy of this badge,device is not frosty like yours, all very nice however. "bgpipes"
Forum: Infantry 23-07-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By bgpipes
Smile RE: Cape Breton Hldrs officers badge

Hi Doug, would it be possible for you to post a photo of those 2 badges, I have never seen one up close. Many thanks for your efforts here. "bgpipes":D
Forum: Infantry 11-07-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By bgpipes
Talking American vols,Essex Scottish

Certainly easy enough to do, City of Windsor(Essex County) in Ontario just across the river from City of Detroit. I served in the US Army during the "cold war" with a guy in my outfit from Quebec and...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 30-06-09, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,531
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up RE: "Essex Regt re-strikes"

Thanks David S for your commentary, I wonder why that particular badge was chosen to reproduce, it seems to me to be one of the more common badges in the 1920-1950 series and not worthy of the...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 30-06-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,531
Posted By bgpipes
Question RE: Brass "Essex Regt" tank?

Is there any critique of the brass one showing on the forum, at C55 "cavalry" slot? I submitted it to the forum thinking it to be original, good possibility that it is "phony" as well....
Forum: General Topics 24-06-09, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,970
Posted By bgpipes
RE: "bgpipes"

:DYes, I have been incredibly lucky in my collection efforts. and I have made friends with a lot of very knowledgable badge collectors and dealers,who have shared their expertise with me. Next month...
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 16-06-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,729
Posted By bgpipes
RE: "Eskimo", and "Musk-Ox" Ops!!

:cool: As far as I am aware, the 2 forum entries, you see,are the only ones, at least they are the only ones I have seen, "bgpipes";)
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 11-04-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,112
Posted By bgpipes
Smile Welcome aboard! from another piper!

:p Welcome aboard piper, from "bgpipes" who also collects Canadian badges,medals,etc.etc. You will find this forum VERY informative.
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 05-04-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By bgpipes
Silver Maple leaf

Could that badge be the CMHQ London badge?;)
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 04-03-09, 12:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By bgpipes
Stumped!!!

OK, :confused::confused::confused:For some reason, I hit the highlighted entry and I got a picture of a some kind of a medalion, now, when I try to get it back, it seems to have disappeared. Oh...
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 03-03-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By bgpipes
How did he wear it.

:)At the very top of it there is a ring, which would suggest that it was worn hanging from some kind of necklace, hanging around the neck:confused:
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 02-03-09, 01:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,597
Posted By bgpipes
Wyvern??

:confused: WHAT IS A WYVERN? ;) That dragon looking thingee on the flag of Wales;)
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 01-03-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,321
Posted By bgpipes
Thumbs up Check over the forums badge index!

:D Check the badge index. All three of those badges are in the cavalry section. "bgpipes"
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