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Forum: General Topics. 09-12-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,185
Posted By Gliners
I'm in my early 40's and started collecting...

I'm in my early 40's and started collecting badges properly about 3-years ago. And for what its worth here is a summary of my journey so far....

Early on I purchased a handful of restrikes...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-11-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By Gliners
RNAS Badge

Steve & Wooffy,

I started this thread some time ago and think I now have the answer to my original question thanks to you both. I had a quick look on you know where and found a number of similar...
Forum: General Topics. 27-09-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By Gliners
Thumbs up Thanks Marcus - I didn't that Kettering and...

Thanks Marcus - I didn't that Kettering and Wellingborough would come to my rescue! Cheers, David.:)
Forum: New Zealand Badges 25-09-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
Posted By Gliners
Thumbs up Thanks Mick & Cliff - I purchased the badge on...

Thanks Mick & Cliff - I purchased the badge on ebay.nz and also made some enquiries for other related items through Geoff Oldham's shop. A big thank you to you both - my Father will be absolutely...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 24-09-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
Posted By Gliners
Come on Kiwis - please help my old man out

This is a once only repeat message....

My Father was in the Regular Force Cadets in New Zealand during the late 1940's. He can't make it to a re-union later in the year due to ill-health. I...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 24-09-08, 02:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,448
Posted By Gliners
sign me up as well..

sign me up as well..
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 24-09-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,448
Posted By Gliners
Damn...not another acronym I have to learn...but...

Damn...not another acronym I have to learn...but at least my original project ain't FUBAR yet?
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 24-09-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,448
Posted By Gliners
What's a PHP submission?

What's a PHP submission?
Forum: General Topics. 23-09-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By Gliners
Question Badge Backing Material

Sorry chaps, but I'm a bit chatty tonight...

Some of the badges in my collection would have been worn with a swatch of material behind it, 'back in the day'. I have a Duke of Cornwall's badge...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-09-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Gliners
Bill - thanks for your comment - it just make me...

Bill - thanks for your comment - it just make me feel good about the second badge. Cheers - David.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-09-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Gliners
Thanks Paul - the way your original insert looks...

Thanks Paul - the way your original insert looks will probably be my next question on the forum. Nice badge by the way. Cheers - David.
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 23-09-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By Gliners
Jo - great web link - thanks. There's currently...

Jo - great web link - thanks. There's currently not much else to sing about on the terraces at the "cobblers" these days. But on a serious note the black and Indian contribution to WW1/WW2 needs to...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 23-09-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,448
Posted By Gliners
I haven't heard the expression for a while, but...

I haven't heard the expression for a while, but yes, a very large and expensive PITA...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 23-09-08, 02:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,448
Posted By Gliners
Unhappy Tom - I think your right, mate.

Tom - I think your right, mate.
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 23-09-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By Gliners
I know he's not Canadian but, we are very proud...

I know he's not Canadian but, we are very proud of Walter Tull here in Northamptonshire, England. He was the first British-born black army officer and the first black officer to lead white British...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 23-09-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,448
Posted By Gliners
Silver War Badge

I have a Silver War Badge with a vertical pin bearing a number (444860) stamped on the reverse side. My research to date shows that my badge was issued between September 1916 and March 1918.

I...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-09-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Gliners
Just posted a couple of improved images...

Just posted a couple of improved images...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-09-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Gliners
Question A Strange Attachment to the Rear of this Border Regiment Badge

I wonder if anyone can help. I have attached front & rear photos of a couple of Border Regiment badges I have.

The one on the left looks OK to me from the front and back. However, on the rear...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-09-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By Gliners
Nice one Alan - many thanks - David.

Nice one Alan - many thanks - David.
Forum: Other Militaria 20-09-08, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,944
Posted By Gliners
Nice one Jo - not come across this one. My first...

Nice one Jo - not come across this one. My first port of call up until now has been...

http://www.naval-military-press.com/home.php?xid=95aaf9f3ad27aa7e4b28035c842f2b7d

Cheers,

David.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-09-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By Gliners
Question 1st (Brecknockshire) Volunteer Battalion?

Can't find this one in Kipling & King. Can anyone confirm that this badge belongs to the 1st (Brecknockshire) Volunteer Battalion or otherwise?

Thanks,

David.
Forum: General Topics. 10-09-08, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,862
Posted By Gliners
Hi - Internet slow at my end tonight - please...

Hi - Internet slow at my end tonight - please find promised attachment.
Cheers.
David.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-09-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,255
Posted By Gliners
Mince & Pork Pies

Luke - you caught me out mate. :p

I was born and bred in north London and can't speak cockney to save my life! Thanks for your thoughts on the Buffs badge :)

Cheers,

David.
Forum: General Topics. 09-09-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,862
Posted By Gliners
Hi Mike - will post my images tomorrow and if I...

Hi Mike - will post my images tomorrow and if I can with some other examples. All the best - David.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-09-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,255
Posted By Gliners
Calling all Buffs

Hi J-F,

Yes, our 'silver' badges are similar and a little different. My one is certainly warming a spot in my collection for the real deal. Like you I would love to lay my pork pies on an...
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