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Forum: General Topics. 13-07-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
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Posted By at57
The War Badge roll lists Ernest Parrish...

The War Badge roll lists Ernest Parrish discharged due to sickness.
Date of enlistment: 4.12.15
Date of discharge: 20.10.18
Age: 28 years
Served overseas: Yes

Regards,
Andrew
Forum: General Topics. 07-07-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By at57
A little bit more info: Walter G Dye ...

A little bit more info:

Walter G Dye

Pte 1/7 Lancs Fus

No. 50172

He was POW and is on the Red Cross list.
Forum: General Topics. 23-05-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 262
Posted By at57
Steve, Hope this helps. Regards, Andrew ...

Steve,
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Andrew


Name: Edward Gardner
Rank: Rfn.
Military Year: 1920
Regiment: London Regiment
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-05-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By at57
They are well made and almost certainly silver...

They are well made and almost certainly silver wire thread from the toning. The colour of the backing is an off pink as the picture. However, the under layer is an oatmeal colour.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-05-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By at57
Thanks for the reply. It will be interesting...

Thanks for the reply.

It will be interesting to hear if anyone has an idea.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-05-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By at57
Help To Identify Officer Wire Embroidered Mess Dress Collars Badges Please

I am thinking these are a pair of Royal Regiment of Wales Officer Mess Dress wire embroidered collar badges, but I’m not sure.

Both look old but any thoughts on age, regiment and what dress would...
Forum: Other Military Topics 10-04-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By at57
Fascinating and all within a few hours.

Fascinating and all within a few hours.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 08-02-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,039
Posted By at57
I hope this helps: Toye & Co 1835 –...

I hope this helps:

Toye & Co 1835 – 1925

Toye & Co Ltd 1925 – 1961

Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltd 1962 -


Regards,
Forum: Indian Badges 17-09-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By at57
During WW1 the Nepalese Army did have a battalion...

During WW1 the Nepalese Army did have a battalion called "Shree Sher Battalion" which was stationed on the North West Frontier of India. I don't know if the battalion is still around today.
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-05-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By at57
Name:Arthur Skann Rank: Pte. Military...

Name:Arthur Skann
Rank: Pte.
Military Year:1920
Regiment:486. Coy: ex S. Surrey
Regimental Number:322568
Discharge Unit:Labour Corps
Discharge Regiment:486. Coy: ex S. Surrey
Badge Number:...
Forum: General Topics. 04-03-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By at57
Could be the man you are looking for: Col...

Could be the man you are looking for:

Col Boyd Robert Horsbrugh
BIRTH 22 Jul 1871
Pune (Poona), Maharashtra, India
DEATH 14 Jul 1916 (aged 44)
England
BURIAL
St Peter Churchyard...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-02-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,055
Posted By at57
The blue cloth circle badge is a cloth...

The blue cloth circle badge is a cloth Freemason's Senior Wardens badge although upside down. Most likely cut from a pair of gaunletts. Regards, Andrew
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 05-08-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By at57
Hi David, Sorry I don't. I didn't even know that...

Hi David, Sorry I don't. I didn't even know that they had a Cadet unit associated with the College until this post. I only mentioned that the College was closing as it has been in the local new very...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 05-08-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By at57
South Wiltshire University Technical College...

South Wiltshire University Technical College badges will soon be much harder to find as it has just been announced that the College in Salisbury is to close after just four years.

Regards,
Andrew
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 26-07-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,065
Posted By at57
Hi Dave. Many thanks for the excellent and...

Hi Dave.

Many thanks for the excellent and very interesting guides to RAF badges.

Regards,
Andrew
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-03-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By at57
Middle row right I'm pretty sure is Masonic. The...

Middle row right I'm pretty sure is Masonic. The ribbon is from a members jewel for a Mark Master Mason.

Regards,
Andrew
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-02-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By at57
Chris, Thanks for sharing the link to your...

Chris,

Thanks for sharing the link to your website. I enjoyed the visit very much.

Andrew
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 22-10-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By at57
Royal Army Service Corps Cap Badge – Red Backing

Royal Army Service Corps Cap Badge – Red Backing

I was recently looking at a framed set of unnamed WWII medals along with a RASC cap badge and reverse centre of the badge had a red felt backing,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-09-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By at57
Then I was say it is definitely the ribbon from a...

Then I was say it is definitely the ribbon from a fraternal Jewel/Medal.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-09-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By at57
Could well be a ribbon to a Masonic or other...

Could well be a ribbon to a Masonic or other Fraternal jewel. Victorian Masonic jewels very often had a scroll type top bar similar to that on your image. Is there anything at the reverse centre of...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-08-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 823
Posted By at57
Take your pick, good luck! WMBC Wigan...

Take your pick, good luck!

WMBC Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
WMBC Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
WMBC William and Mary Badminton Club
WMBC West Malling Baptist Church
WMBC...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-08-17, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 823
Posted By at57
Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church (WMB) is a...

Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church (WMB) is a member of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches?
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 29-08-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By at57
Hi, It was worn by a small number of REME units...

Hi,
It was worn by a small number of REME units in Germany as a trial in the late 1980’s. I arrived at 22 Air Defence Workshops in 1987 and it was in use then, however, by the time I left in 1989...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 27-08-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By at57
Hi, Nice photo. Soldier front left. Is...

Hi,

Nice photo.

Soldier front left. Is that a badge on his right upper arm?

Thanks
Andrew
Forum: Military Buttons 21-02-17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By at57
Thank you for pointing out this website ...

Thank you for pointing out this website

Regards
Andrew
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