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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Today, 09:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,124
Posted By Alan O
For reference this is the modern copy still being...

For reference this is the modern copy still being churned out today. The poor quality title font is something best suited to Playschool!
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Today, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,124
Posted By Alan O
Malc I have an identical one to yours where...

Malc

I have an identical one to yours where there is braise to the rear of the crown but on lugs.

It is not from the Firmin die so at best it is a Gaunt badge?

Pic 1 is the reverse of...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Today, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By Alan O
Denis I am very interested but lacking any...

Denis

I am very interested but lacking any officers badges to offer you!

Alan
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By Alan O
These are being sold by Bosleys as gilt and brass...

These are being sold by Bosleys as gilt and brass Peter Symonds OTC. I suspect that they are CG or East Lancs etc

The rose cap badge with slider, that is attributed to Hants Cadets, is larger...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 87
Posted By Alan O
Have you thought about a polish eagle?

Have you thought about a polish eagle?
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges Yesterday, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 117
Posted By Alan O
Ian It is an a/a NCO's arm badge that has...

Ian

It is an a/a NCO's arm badge that has been incorrectly fitted with a slider.
I assume a factory mistake as it was not worn as a cap badge.
Alan
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 302
Posted By Alan O
A copy.

A copy.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 14-04-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By Alan O
Even Bosleys auctions were a fraction of the...

Even Bosleys auctions were a fraction of the price so clearly 2 people wanted it badly at Bonhams.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 14-04-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By Alan O
It was small OTC but was in existence up to WW2...

It was small OTC but was in existence up to WW2 and was wearing the PoW plume version then. One of the harder ones to find and both versions remain on my wants list.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-04-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By Alan O
Appears to be original to me.

Appears to be original to me.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-04-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 198
Posted By Alan O
Looks OK to me. It's just a maker's variation in...

Looks OK to me. It's just a maker's variation in the die design.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 13-04-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By Alan O
RE GV has sold.

RE GV has sold.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 13-04-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Alan O
Manchester has sold.

Manchester has sold.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 13-04-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Alan O
RB has sold.

RB has sold.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 13-04-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Alan O
Victorian Manchester Regt and Rifle Brigade cap badges

Victorian Manchester Regt and Rifle Brigade cap badges

£22 each includes P&P.

Paypal F&F or bank tranfer

2 age blacked lugs
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 12-04-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By Alan O
Chris I would expect him to have worn a...

Chris

I would expect him to have worn a badgeless pill box hat for those dates. The side cap came in a couple of years later.

Alan
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 12-04-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By Alan O
Billy All the photos I have seen of pre war...

Billy

All the photos I have seen of pre war and Ww1 officers all have silver badges.

Alan
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-04-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 151
Posted By Alan O
That's a lovely Firmin made badge and I have one...

That's a lovely Firmin made badge and I have one just like it. It's far better quality than the later Marsh reproductions.

The problem I have with war-raised cavalry badges is the sheer number of...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-04-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 391
Posted By Alan O
The 16th Lancers is the small size that is...

The 16th Lancers is the small size that is attributed to WOs. I know that these are still being made and several are on ebay:
...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-04-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 151
Posted By Alan O
Quite possibly as the war raised cavalry were...

Quite possibly as the war raised cavalry were restruck in huge numbers.:eek:
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-04-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 151
Posted By Alan O
Firmin marks are seen on post WW2 badges.

Firmin marks are seen on post WW2 badges.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 10-04-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,946
Posted By Alan O
Worn with this s/t. The school closed in the...

Worn with this s/t. The school closed in the late 70's. The building is now a small prep school.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-04-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By Alan O
It is a genuine ASC badge but just like with the...

It is a genuine ASC badge but just like with the RE ones it's possible that the M has been added. The proliferation of dud RE GVI Militia badges about does rather suggest they are being churned out...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-04-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By Alan O
I am selling an RLC badge if you are interested. ...

I am selling an RLC badge if you are interested.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97020
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-04-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By Alan O
As worn

As worn
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