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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-02-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 917
Posted By Neil1689
Hi Terry it's people like you that make this...

Hi Terry it's people like you that make this forum what it is. A lot of hard work and patience to create your collection and to share it with members of the forum.
Many thanks
Neil
Forum: Other Militaria 10-02-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 412
Posted By Neil1689
Hi E Company 2 Wessex was based at Brock Barracks...

Hi E Company 2 Wessex was based at Brock Barracks Reading. Please see attached breakdown of the Platoon locations. Hope this helps.
Regards
Neil
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-02-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By Neil1689
Not the best photo. Trews Royal Scots Fusiliers...

Not the best photo. Trews Royal Scots Fusiliers Hunting Erskine tartan (number 12).
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-02-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By Neil1689
Hi Terry this may help or there again not. Please...

Hi Terry this may help or there again not. Please see attached photos.
Kind regards Neil
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-01-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Neil1689
I know that film must see it again. You probably...

I know that film must see it again. You probably know already but blackened Wessex cap badges are worn by some of the soldiers in the film Harry's Game. Kind regards Neil
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-11-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Neil1689
Hi Tim, could you post a photo please. From the...

Hi Tim, could you post a photo please. From the book '1 WESSEX' by Colonel Lee- Browne the first OC of A Company 1 Wessex in 1967 attached. Hope this helps.
Kind regards Neil
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 26-09-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By Neil1689
That would be very kind David, as they say every...

That would be very kind David, as they say every little helps
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 25-09-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By Neil1689
Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment

Good Evening. I would just like to thank a forum member for enhancing my modest DERR Cap Badge collection. I really only collect Wessex Volunteers/ Regiment but have an interest in the Duke of...
Forum: Military Buttons 30-05-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By Neil1689
Wessex Buttons

Good afternoon. I could do with some help from members with the following three buttons 'missing' from my collection. I have never seen the first two, so they may not exist.
25mm (large) by Dowler...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-04-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,541
Posted By Neil1689
A thing of beauty, look great Hiram

A thing of beauty, look great Hiram
Forum: General Topics. 17-03-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Neil1689
Just had a PM from the same person advising I...

Just had a PM from the same person advising I contact 'John'. Looked to good to be true.
Forum: General Topics. 11-02-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By Neil1689
David, I have heard the same story about the...

David, I have heard the same story about the large buckle being dangerous when driving. As you say it may be a good story. I don't know when the change happened but will ask in the Facebook groups....
Forum: General Topics. 10-02-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By Neil1689
Here they are Tim.

Here they are Tim.
Forum: General Topics. 10-02-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By Neil1689
Wessex Volunteers/ Regiment Stable Belts

Hi, with help from a veteran that I met at the 2 Wessex Reunion last year I have hopefully completed my collection of Stable Belts. If any member knows of any others from either Battalion I would be...
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 28-07-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,591
Posted By Neil1689
There was also a Timings Birmingham badge, I have...

There was also a Timings Birmingham badge, I have a photo but not the badge
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 27-07-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,591
Posted By Neil1689
Hi yes the anodized Silver slidered badge was a...

Hi yes the anodized Silver slidered badge was a Wessex Brigade issue for Warrant Officers class 2 only.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-07-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By Neil1689
Thanks again Tim and Mike I'm trying to put...

Thanks again Tim and Mike I'm trying to put together examples of No 1 Dress rank badges worn by, unsurprisingly for me, 2 Wessex. Your comments are a real help. I do have several photographs to work...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-07-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By Neil1689
No1 Dress Crowns

Hi, could some one please tell me the dimensions of a Colour Sergeants crown and a Warrant Officer class 2's crown as worn on an infantry No1 Dress (blues) jacket. I can't seem to find it in my copy...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-06-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Neil1689
I'm probably way off but the Royal Highland...

I'm probably way off but the Royal Highland Fusiliers wore a white hackle in their TOS on MacKenzie tartan 3 inch square.
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 25-05-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Posted By Neil1689
Have just received my copy of Hiram's new book....

Have just received my copy of Hiram's new book. It looks fantastic. All you will ever want to know about the Badges and Insignia of the King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Regards Neil
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 24-05-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,801
Posted By Neil1689
Once again Tim many thanks, I'll correct my docs...

Once again Tim many thanks, I'll correct my docs accordingly. Regards Neil
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 24-05-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,801
Posted By Neil1689
Hi interesting thread. This a photo of Major...

Hi interesting thread. This a photo of Major later Lt Colonel Sanderson Royal Hampshire Regiment who was the Admin Officer for 2 Wessex in 1974. He is wearing Collar Badges. Not sure which Battalion...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 18-05-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,801
Posted By Neil1689
General service medal with clasp for Northern...

General service medal with clasp for Northern Ireland would be my guess in 1982.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-05-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 765
Posted By Neil1689
That's a really good link, thanks Dean. Will...

That's a really good link, thanks Dean.
Will ask the question about HSF on our 2 Wessex face book site, you never know who is out there.
Neil
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-05-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 765
Posted By Neil1689
Really great thread. Have got this from the 2...

Really great thread. Have got this from the 2 Wessex Defender in house publication that may be of interest.
Neil
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