British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Recent Books by Forum Members

   

Go Back   British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum > Search Forums

 Other Pages: Galleries, Links etc.
Glossary  Books by Forum Members     Canadian Pre 1914    CEF    CEF Badge Inscriptions   Canadian post 1920     Canadian post 1953     British Cavalry Badges     Makers' Marks    Pipers' Badges  Canadian Cloth Titles  Books  SEARCH
 
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Nick Yorks
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 29-10-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,389
Posted By Nick Yorks
Thanks very much for the info Jean, it will help...

Thanks very much for the info Jean, it will help to clear the confusion.
Nick.
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 29-10-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,389
Posted By Nick Yorks
Ubique, RA, RE, worn where?

Hi all.
I have in my collection a number of 'Ubique' badges which are both RA and RE types. I have trawled the posts and threads on this site and gathered as much info as i can regarding this small...
Forum: Army 12-09-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By Nick Yorks
Dukes

Thanks Andrew,. I reckon that puts it to bed.
Nick.
Forum: Army 10-09-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By Nick Yorks
Dukes

Thanks for the info Dave, much appreciated. We'll see if anyone else pitches in.
Nick
Forum: Army 10-09-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By Nick Yorks
Dukes

Thanks for the confirmation Dave.
Do you know the dates when this title would have been used and any idea as to rarity?
Cheers,
nick
Forum: Army 10-09-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By Nick Yorks
The Dukes

I have posted an enquiry on the orphan collar and shoulder titles page regarding a shoulder title i have recently bought. It may be that this is associated with the Cape Town Rifles. Can anyone...
Forum: General Topics. 31-08-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,879
Posted By Nick Yorks
Post Huddersfield Museum and Military History Society.

Apologies in advance if this is not the correct heading in which to divulge the following information.

I recently made a visit to what appears to be a little known Military Museum in Huddersfield...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 25-03-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By Nick Yorks
Hello from a fellow yorkist

Hi and welcome. I'm from Leeds and am interested in all things connected to Yorkshire regts. Hope we hear from you from time to time.

Nick
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-03-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Nick Yorks
No need for apologies Alan. This exactly why i...

No need for apologies Alan. This exactly why i carried out the exercise.
Thanks for your input and extra info with the link.
Nick
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-03-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Nick Yorks
An exercise in spotting a dud!

Hi all,

I recently bid on and won a Leeds Pals badge advertised on ebay (springmeadow). I already have two badges in my collection, one which i believe to be genuine and one which is obviously...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-12-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,722
Posted By Nick Yorks
I agree that its in the description. We often...

I agree that its in the description. We often hear the 'trades description act' being quoted for goods sold on the high street, surely it applies even on the internet for items being sold. If a...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-12-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,722
Posted By Nick Yorks
Dave i hear what you say. Maybe i'm...

Dave i hear what you say.
Maybe i'm dissapointed and frustrated that there appears there is nothiong that can be done to combat these conmen. As a new member to the forum and new to collecting in...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-12-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,722
Posted By Nick Yorks
eric the viking baiting

I am all for neil's suggestion and will start today with questions and requests for extra images and info from this particular seller. We'll see how he responds!
Ebay don't seem to be bothered about...
Forum: Military Buttons 27-11-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Nick Yorks
Phew, thought i was going daft!! I just couldnt...

Phew, thought i was going daft!! I just couldnt put my finger on it but the style, cleanliness and unspoilt appearance rang alarm bells! Thanks for the more technical observations guys.
Nick.
Forum: Military Buttons 26-11-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Nick Yorks
Ebay 51st foot button??

What does anyone think about this?

[URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200408455274&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]

Listed as a British Military Tunic Button of the 51st foot....
Forum: General Topics 25-11-09, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By Nick Yorks
Recce, Thanks for that great to have a positive...

Recce,
Thanks for that great to have a positive i.d. for that example.
Nick.
Forum: General Topics 24-11-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By Nick Yorks
Thumbs up Voltiguer comment

Thanks for your comments Jo much appreciated. I dont know much about Canadian badges, can you tell me if these are common or not?
If you come up with anything further please let me know.
Nick.
Forum: General Topics 24-11-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By Nick Yorks
Identification help please

I have these two badges in my general collection which i know little about, can anyone help?
The first i believe to be a General Service cap badge.
The second is marked as Air cadets Canada but i...
Forum: General Topics. 19-11-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By Nick Yorks
Re Reference

Alan, i totally agree that this is the best site!!! :)
I have only been a member a short time and can see the wealth of experience and knowledge available here. I will continue to monitor all posts...
Forum: General Topics. 19-11-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By Nick Yorks
Smile Reference material.

Hi all.
As i'm a restarter to badge collecting can anyone give me pointers to current areas of reference for research. I have a number of books including Gaylor, and the Discovery book by Wilkinson...
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20

 
Forum Jump
mhs link

All times are GMT. The time now is 12:06 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.