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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
07-02-24, 10:16 AM
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Bit off topic (sort of) but a badge
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Herman the Tank
Bit off topic (sort of) but a badge
My request is a bit different but still wanting to find out some info on these markings/badging.
Has anyone come across such markings? (see images)
I got the bag with some other WW2 genuine...
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12-01-24, 09:12 AM
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Herman the Tank
Tim I understand you were showing your badge as a...
Tim I understand you were showing your badge as a comparison (which is very helpful) - I posted in response with mine being different and others stating there were differing designs through the...
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Tim are you saying that yours is the same as...
Tim are you saying that yours is the same as mine? - mine is quite different in design if you look, also the badge of mine is smaller?
The lugs on mine are 9mm in length
Wish I could get to the...
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11-01-24, 11:39 PM
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10-01-24, 01:11 PM
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Herman the Tank
I would not have thought that it was a 'Bazar...
I would not have thought that it was a 'Bazar badge? - as it is as far as I know original to the beret it is on and would a Bazar badge be made of Silver?
I thought the whole idea of a bazar badge...
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10-01-24, 10:15 AM
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Herman the Tank
Thanks for that chaps - the badge I have is...
Thanks for that chaps - the badge I have is different to those shown.
I have take some photos for you to look at - please be aware the badge is not the cheapo monkey metal variety polished up.
...
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09-01-24, 12:10 PM
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Herman the Tank
Hi everyone and Happy new year to you all. I...
Hi everyone and Happy new year to you all.
I am back to this thread now all the 'festive' stuff has gone (thank god)
Still investigating and I think where we got to is that the 'badge' I have...
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05-12-23, 05:42 PM
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Herman the Tank
If the General service cap was only in khaki for...
If the General service cap was only in khaki for the OBLI, then the 'Green coloured Field Service Cap worn on the centre of the head' which they refer to has to be a side cap, but as you say worn at...
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05-12-23, 05:03 PM
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Doesn't make a great deal of sense does it? ...
Doesn't make a great deal of sense does it?
As I thought that the side cap that was 'Green' wasn't issued until the early 1950's?
'The Green Cap' they are referring to must be the 'General...
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05-12-23, 03:55 PM
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Herman the Tank
Leigh I see your point - I will leave well alone....
Leigh I see your point - I will leave well alone.
The 'Headdress' link you posted with info/instructions on the cap badges and head dress wearing is a bit confusing to me on one section.
What...
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03-12-23, 10:32 AM
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Herman the Tank
Thanks for looking Mike - Mr Brown was probably...
Thanks for looking Mike - Mr Brown was probably listed then as being in service before 1958.
I love looking into the history of items I have but unfortunately there is only so much you can do...
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02-12-23, 08:34 PM
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Herman the Tank
Leigh - thank you for that info. Would it be...
Leigh - thank you for that info.
Would it be more 'correct' then if I take the slivered badge that is on the 50's beret off and place it on my OBLI dark green side cap that I also have - would...
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29-11-23, 01:07 PM
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Herman the Tank
So the silver badge that I have (shown on my...
So the silver badge that I have (shown on my beret) is what you think was a shoulder title that was used in this instance on my beret and differs in size to the 3/4 and larger badge? - or is the...
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29-11-23, 12:22 PM
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Well that seems to have sorted it! well done. ...
Well that seems to have sorted it! well done.
So it looks like a 1950> beret with a silver 3/4 badge, which it most probably is (they don't give the measurements for a 3/4 badge).
Are those...
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28-11-23, 09:12 PM
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Herman the Tank
Thanks John - but I thought the OBLI berets were...
Thanks John - but I thought the OBLI berets were red not any form of green, even after the war?
Cheers
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28-11-23, 10:31 AM
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Herman the Tank
Not being knowledgeable on cap and beret colours...
Not being knowledgeable on cap and beret colours if it is 'Rifle Green' beret who wore them and when? - as the OBLI seemingly didn't have Green berets?? (confused) and why would it be supporting a...
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28-11-23, 09:59 AM
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Thanks again to all for your input and help. I...
Thanks again to all for your input and help.
I have taken some photos and hopefully they will appear!
Other than his name there is no other 'writings/printing' in or on the beret.
Many thanks...
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27-11-23, 10:14 PM
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Herman the Tank
Thanks so far chaps, there looks to be 2 designs...
Thanks so far chaps, there looks to be 2 designs of badge as well, the typical common one which is a fairly plain bugle and this variant which is more ornate with scroll type design, was this more...
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27-11-23, 03:29 PM
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Herman the Tank
Confirmation on this badge please
Hello - all.
I am needing some help re this Oxford & Buckinghamshire light infantry regimental beret badge. (it is attached to a beret)
There is a 'interesting story' to tell - but - firstly I...
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02-09-20, 04:38 PM
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Cap badge fastenings help
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Herman the Tank
Unfortunately I'm not that good with taking...
Unfortunately I'm not that good with taking photos and putting them in the thread, it was someone else that did it for me!
So as you say - a bit inconclusive as to what it could be? but hay-ho I...
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01-09-20, 04:05 PM
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Cap badge fastenings help
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Herman the Tank
Well it looks like I am getting all sorts of...
Well it looks like I am getting all sorts of answers here.
The image to me looks like the Bronze officer type, other ATS badges I have are far brighter, also I have some Bronze officer collar dogs...
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01-09-20, 02:35 PM
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Cap badge fastenings help
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Herman the Tank
This is the badge I am referring to: ...
This is the badge I am referring to:
Would this officers bronze badge have been attached to a field cap?
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01-09-20, 11:39 AM
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Cap badge fastenings help
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Herman the Tank
Thank you for the info/lesson - I am wiser now. ...
Thank you for the info/lesson - I am wiser now.
Re the different fastenings - lugs, blades, sliders - in reference to my question would the same fastenings that you are saying would have been used...
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26-08-20, 10:01 AM
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Cap badge fastenings help
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Herman the Tank
So are you saying it seems like this ATS Bronzed...
So are you saying it seems like this ATS Bronzed cap badge with blades will have just been specified by the officer when purchasing it - like the one with the slider, that will have been specified...
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26-08-20, 08:26 AM
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Cap badge fastenings help
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Herman the Tank
Cap badge fastenings help
Hi guys - can someone please help me with this:
In my collection I have a ATS Bronzed officers cap badge with the usual rear slider fastening - but recently I have come across the same ATS Bronzed...
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