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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-02-24, 11:48 AM

Replies: 0 Unknown Irish harp and Ulster Volunteer Force Views: 145 Posted By bill badger Unknown Irish harp and Ulster Volunteer Force Hello again, Can anyone help identify this unknown Irish harp badge from the uploaded photos? It seems quite old. The fact that the harp frets are unvoided might be an issue.Perhaps someone who...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-02-24, 10:38 AM

Replies: 1 Curious stickpin Views: 200 Posted By bill badger Many thanks for your information Brian. I had... Many thanks for your information Brian. I had noticed that the USAAF 18th fighter wing fromt the 1930's used the motto with the image of a cockerel not an eagle. It does appear to be air force...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-02-24, 01:27 PM

Replies: 1 Curious stickpin Views: 200 Posted By bill badger Curious stickpin Hello there, I am attaching photos of a metal stickpin which is a total mystery to me. The motto reads, ' Unguibus et rostro' latin for talons and beak. The eagle is holding three bolts of...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-02-24, 12:24 PM

Replies: 2 Unknown stick pin Views: 300 Posted By bill badger Thanks for that Alex. I wondered if there was an... Thanks for that Alex. I wondered if there was an H in the middle? Cheers Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-02-24, 01:34 PM

Replies: 2 Unknown stick pin Views: 300 Posted By bill badger Unknown stick pin Hello, My second request for help this afternoon concerns this silver stick pin.I have no idea what it is or indeed what the letters stand for. Can anyone identify it? Once again many thanks...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-02-24, 01:26 PM

Replies: 0 Silver Airship badge Views: 202 Posted By bill badger Silver Airship badge Hello, I am uploading pictures of a silver US airship badge from my collection. The wings are 1.5 inches long and are of the pin back and rolling clasp design although the actual pin is missing....

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-02-24, 01:22 PM

Replies: 7 Two more puzzling badges! Views: 572 Posted By bill badger Thanks for that Stma. Bill Thanks for that Stma. Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 06:38 PM

Replies: 7 Two more puzzling badges! Views: 572 Posted By bill badger Once again you have nailed it Mike! That's... Once again you have nailed it Mike! That's brilliant. Many thanks for all your help and the superb research notes and links. Best wishes Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 03:10 PM

Replies: 7 Two more puzzling badges! Views: 572 Posted By bill badger Thanks for your help with these Mike. As... Thanks for your help with these Mike. As regards the Folgore badge it is all very encouraging info. Out of further interest I am uploading a photo of a similar bakelite type sign I have found. I...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-24, 03:27 PM

Replies: 7 Two more puzzling badges! Views: 572 Posted By bill badger Two more puzzling badges! Good afternoon everyone, Again as part of one of my occasional sort throughs I am uploading photos of two further badges that I need help with. The first is the Italian Co-Belligerent Forces...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-01-24, 03:58 PM

Replies: 10 Two puzzling badges! Views: 464 Posted By bill badger Hi Jon, Thanks for your excellent reference... Hi Jon, Thanks for your excellent reference point complete with illustrations. I think that 100% confirms what Leigh said. I'm pleased to unearth an earlier pattern of such a striking badge. ...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-01-24, 03:04 PM

Replies: 10 Two puzzling badges! Views: 464 Posted By bill badger Thanks for taking the time to contribute Leigh. ... Thanks for taking the time to contribute Leigh. Take care Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-01-24, 02:11 PM

Replies: 10 Two puzzling badges! Views: 464 Posted By bill badger Thats very helpful Leigh. I don't suppose you... Thats very helpful Leigh. I don't suppose you have any link that refers to the earlier badge by any chance? All the best Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-01-24, 02:01 PM

Replies: 10 Two puzzling badges! Views: 464 Posted By bill badger Thanks Leigh. Is this a variation of the... Thanks Leigh. Is this a variation of the Polish 16th Armoured Brigade badge I had seen previously with a black dragon on an orange background? That one was WW2 period. Do you think this is also...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-01-24, 01:56 PM

Replies: 10 Two puzzling badges! Views: 464 Posted By bill badger That makes a lot of sense Dave. Up until now I... That makes a lot of sense Dave. Up until now I had only seen the version with a lyre to the centre for a bandsman. Many thanks Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-01-24, 01:32 PM

Replies: 10 Two puzzling badges! Views: 464 Posted By bill badger Two puzzling badges! Good afternoon everyone, I have uploaded photos of a couple of unusual badges sorted from my collection. The first is cloth embroidered with a canvas type backing. It has the image of a dragon on...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-10-23, 12:05 PM

Replies: 5 Hackle Views: 302 Posted By bill badger Hi Bob, I think you will find that your... Hi Bob, I think you will find that your hackle is the Brigade of the Guards in the Indian Army. Regards Bill Badger

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-09-23, 10:11 AM

Replies: 1 Unusual Grenade badge Views: 386 Posted By bill badger Unusual Grenade badge Hello, I wonder if anyone can help to identify this grenade badge from my collection. It measures 78mms x 48mms and the flames are all upwardly curved unlike for example a typical Grenadier Guards...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-08-23, 11:22 AM

Replies: 5 Czech insignia Views: 608 Posted By bill badger Czech badges Hi Justin, Very nice to hear from you again. Hope you are well. A big thank you for all your hard work on these badges. They are often difficult items to reference and your information is much...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-08-23, 11:19 AM

Replies: 40 Assorted metal mysteries! Views: 2,435 Posted By bill badger Hi Justin, Thanks for identifying number11.... Hi Justin, Thanks for identifying number11. I know you had said previously that it might be East European when looking at the reverse. Once again very helpful! Take care Bill

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-08-23, 04:58 PM

Replies: 5 Czech insignia Views: 608 Posted By bill badger Czech badges Copy

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-08-23, 01:36 PM

Replies: 5 Czech insignia Views: 608 Posted By bill badger Czech badges And again.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-08-23, 01:27 PM

Replies: 5 Czech insignia Views: 608 Posted By bill badger Czech badges I have attempted to turn the photos the correct way up. Apologies!

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-08-23, 01:19 PM

Replies: 5 Czech insignia Views: 608 Posted By bill badger Czech insignia Good afternoon, Here are photos of a selection of unidentified Czech badges from my collection. If anyone can help with individual identification and the period I would be really grateful. All...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-07-23, 11:23 AM

Replies: 3 Unknown Czech helmet plate Views: 387 Posted By bill badger Unknown Czech helmet plate Hi there, Does anyone know the identity of this Czech helmet plate? It measures 7.5 cms x 7.5 cms. Who actually wore this and is it of the inter war period? I am attaching photos of front and...

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