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Forum: The Home Front 26-01-19, 11:44 PM
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Posted By Chats1
The first badge with 'Auxiliary Units' written on...

The first badge with 'Auxiliary Units' written on is a modern version. The badges were given out at stand down after 1944. Patrols were all meant to have them but were passed to the sergeants of each...
Forum: Military Buttons 20-03-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By Chats1
Interesting. Much earlier than I was anticipating.

Interesting. Much earlier than I was anticipating.
Forum: Military Buttons 20-03-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By Chats1
Great. Thanks for that. There is a rope winding...

Great. Thanks for that. There is a rope winding round the anchor, and without cleaning I can see the first part of the makers name 'Standard' can't make out the rest, I'll try cleaning to see what...
Forum: Military Buttons 20-03-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By Chats1
Hopefully these are a bit clearer. Any...

Hopefully these are a bit clearer. Any information gratefully received.
Forum: Military Buttons 07-03-16, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By Chats1
Okay thanks - I'll re-do them and get them across.

Okay thanks - I'll re-do them and get them across.
Forum: Military Buttons 06-03-16, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By Chats1
Thanks very much. I've attached what I have - any...

Thanks very much. I've attached what I have - any information anyone can provide would be really appreciated.

Many thanks,

Andy
Forum: Military Buttons 05-03-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By Chats1
Naval Buttons

Hi all,

I've got a bundle of naval buttons that I collected as part of a lot. My collection tends to focus on Westcountry regiments and militias, so I'm no naval expert by any stretch, but...
Forum: Military Buttons 06-12-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By Chats1
Perfect! Thanks very much Cribyn. Looks like...

Perfect! Thanks very much Cribyn. Looks like it's a perfect match!
Forum: Military Buttons 04-12-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By Chats1
Thanks all. Looking at it in 'real life' I think...

Thanks all. Looking at it in 'real life' I think it is a 'v' so the veterans battalions is a pretty good shout. I'll keep researching.
Forum: Military Buttons 04-12-13, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By Chats1
Georgian militia button?

Recently picked this up as part of a job lot. Can't find any reference to it in ay of Ripley's books, but thought that some of you guys might have a better idea!

It looks like '7 RVB' with a...
Forum: Military Buttons 01-11-12, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By Chats1
Button ID please

Hi all,

Bought a job lot of buttons and there are a couple I can't currently ID - the first is below.

Is there any chance anyone can give me a clue on this one?

Cheers
Forum: Military Buttons 28-03-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Chats1
Thanks button_guru. Well it certainly has...

Thanks button_guru.

Well it certainly has similarities - mine looks like a pewter version of that.

Thanks so much for you help.
Forum: Military Buttons 26-03-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Chats1
Hi all, I've managed (I hope) to get some...

Hi all,

I've managed (I hope) to get some better some better shots of the button (front and back).

Does this confirm your thoughts BG?

Any insight would be great!
Forum: Military Buttons 24-03-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By Chats1
Thanks Jeff!

Thanks Jeff!
Forum: General Topics. 23-03-12, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By Chats1
Apologies didn't register it was pewter so...

Apologies didn't register it was pewter so earlier than 1855 it is.
Forum: Military Buttons 22-03-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By Chats1
Unidentified QVC button

Anyone have any ideas what this might represent?

Has the Royal crest surrounded by the usual 'Honi Soit' motto. QVC at top.

Any ideas would be gratefully received!

Thanks
Forum: General Topics. 22-03-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By Chats1
Based purely on the design I believe it's between...

Based purely on the design I believe it's between 1802-1881 - probably nearer the 1855-1881 era though.
Forum: Military Buttons 15-03-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By Chats1
Button forgeries

Hi all,

Just wondering your experience of button forgeries, and whether there is anything, as a relatively new collector I should be looking out for.

I know that badge forgoes tend to be a lot...
Forum: Military Buttons 12-03-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Chats1
Thanks Buttons Guru

Thanks Buttons Guru
Forum: Military Buttons 12-03-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Chats1
Thanks guys - I'll try and re-post a better...

Thanks guys - I'll try and re-post a better picture tonight. But Button Guru, you're essentially right in your description.
Forum: Military Buttons 11-03-12, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Chats1
Georgian Button

Just wondering whether anyone new anything about this button? Can't really make out the lettering so any suggestion gratefully received!

Thanks

Chats
Forum: General Topics. 09-03-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By Chats1
Cleaning detector find badges/buttons

Hi there,

My Grandfather found a couple of buttons a few years back whilst metal detecting.

From remaining loophole fixings at the back they look early 19 century and seem to be pewter.
...
Forum: Military Buttons 09-03-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By Chats1
Perfect - thanks so much for your help.

Perfect - thanks so much for your help.
Forum: Military Buttons 08-03-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By Chats1
Thanks Button Guru. It is definitely pre 1881,...

Thanks Button Guru. It is definitely pre 1881, but I was wondering when the button changed from roman numerals to the actual number 11. I have a feeling that the actual number 11 came after the roman...
Forum: Military Buttons 06-03-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By Chats1
11th Regiment button - dates needed

Trying to find out the specific dates of a button I've seen. It is the 11th Regiment (North Devons). With the Roman numerals XI in the middle of a star, topped by a KC.

I know that the same button...
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