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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
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Victorian Engineers
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manchesters
bad
bad
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
27-03-24, 04:12 PM
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For sale 270324
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manchesters
Peter, Could I have 2 pairs of 'c's please...
Peter,
Could I have 2 pairs of 'c's please £10.
best wishes
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
27-03-24, 02:18 PM
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Somerset Militia
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manchesters
You need to wind your neck in mate as your...
You need to wind your neck in mate as your getting right on my nerves and I am sure others too.
Trying to baffle us with bull**it constantly just doesnt wash.
Luke was merely commenting on my...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
26-03-24, 08:30 AM
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Somerset Militia
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manchesters
The laurel spray is just a gap filler used on...
The laurel spray is just a gap filler used on WBC's at the bottom where the Regimental title doesnt fill the circlet.
It can be found on English, Scottish and Irish WBC's for a fact and probably...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
25-03-24, 02:30 PM
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Unknown Waist Belt Clasp
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Unknown Waist Belt Clasp
Hello,
An unknown 'military' waist belt clasp, Brass, Looks pretty old, Victorian?
Like a Slade Wallace General Service Clasp but with the Lion on a ducal coronet, possibly.
Anyone any idea...
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Off topic
23-03-24, 05:23 PM
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Princess of Wales
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manchesters
Well said Terry. Totally agree best...
Well said Terry.
Totally agree
best wishes
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
21-03-24, 09:04 AM
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Connaught Rangers - two items
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That numeral is not pre 1881 as those type of...
That numeral is not pre 1881 as those type of loops are not what was used. Its more than likely Indian in origin.
best wishes
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
19-03-24, 11:07 AM
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Glasgow Highlanders/Black Watch
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manchesters
Ricardo, I see what you mean. I am unsure...
Ricardo,
I see what you mean. I am unsure what it is now?
best wishes
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
19-03-24, 10:52 AM
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Glasgow Highlanders/Black Watch
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manchesters
Its HLI and NOT Black Watch, so quite normal. ...
Its HLI and NOT Black Watch, so quite normal.
best wishes
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
17-03-24, 10:28 PM
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International Militaria - Fake Shoulder Titles
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manchesters
Yes I think so but what will happen is that...
Yes I think so but what will happen is that internet sellers will buy them and sell them on as original
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
17-03-24, 07:37 PM
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RE QVC Officers' Cap Badge
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manchesters
Looks like a WBC overlay that’s been messed...
Looks like a WBC overlay that’s been messed around with possibly
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
17-03-24, 07:06 PM
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RE QVC Officers' Cap Badge
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manchesters
Chris, I never have, same as all ranks...
Chris,
I never have, same as all ranks Royal Artillery with their wheeled gun badge.
I wonder if they retained their 'Postmasters style' short peaked Forage Cap with no badge or an FS Cap with...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
17-03-24, 02:29 PM
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International Militaria - Fake Shoulder Titles
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International Militaria - Fake Shoulder Titles
Warning.
I noticed these two gilding metal Territorial Shoulder Titles pop up on ebay today from the infamous faker of badges named above.
No doubt many of the same for different Regiments, so...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
12-03-24, 02:07 PM
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Mountain Training
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manchesters
There wasnt any badge in the British Army for...
There wasnt any badge in the British Army for mountain trained troops in WW2.
best wishes
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
10-03-24, 06:14 PM
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Warwickshire but what?
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manchesters
I think that he is in a RWR Mounted Infantry...
I think that he is in a RWR Mounted Infantry Comapny, Boer War period.
best wishes
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
07-03-24, 05:49 PM
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5th (Administrative) Btn, Cheshire Rifle Volunteers?
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manchesters
Simon, I also recall it being worn by the...
Simon,
I also recall it being worn by the 5th (Callington) Cornwall RVC.
If someone has the 2 Cornwall badge booklets by I. Thomas they may be able to confirm that.
best wishes
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
07-03-24, 05:36 PM
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5th (Administrative) Btn, Cheshire Rifle Volunteers?
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manchesters
Its an officers cap badge of the 5th VB Cheshire...
Its an officers cap badge of the 5th VB Cheshire Regiment, c. 1898 - 1908.
previously worn by 5th Cheshire RV's but not with that rear configuation.
best wishes
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
06-03-24, 10:23 AM
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Warwickshire
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365
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manchesters
An old thread of interest just popped back up on...
An old thread of interest just popped back up on the forum today.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14576
best wishes
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
01-03-24, 02:47 PM
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R.N.A.S ANTI AIRCRAFT -GOOD OR BAD?
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manchesters
Bad
Bad
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New Member Introduction Zone
01-03-24, 02:46 PM
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New member
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manchesters
EBay them individually . Best wishes
EBay them individually .
Best wishes
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
28-02-24, 10:22 AM
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Unknown Scottish Rifle Volunteershako badge
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manchesters
I dont think the overlay started life on that...
I dont think the overlay started life on that Helmet Plate.
Look like two differently made pieces to me.
best wishes
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Formation Signs and Patches
27-02-24, 08:41 PM
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Helmet division flash
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manchesters
Just red and blue would be RA or RE and...
Just red and blue would be RA or RE and definitely not REME
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
26-02-24, 05:26 PM
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Bury Grammar School photo
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manchesters
The belt and bandoliers are the standard British...
The belt and bandoliers are the standard British Army Pattern 1903 Bandolier Equipment worn by everyone, until superceded by the 1908 Webbing Equipment which probably wouldnt have reached the OTC...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
26-02-24, 05:22 PM
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Victorian Sgts Marksman Volunteer Artillery Badge?
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manchesters
The badge with these style of rifles was adopted...
The badge with these style of rifles was adopted in 1898 and if its silver bullion would have been for the Volunteer Force that ceased to exist in 1908, so the end date is correct, but the start date...
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General Topics.
24-02-24, 05:57 PM
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A mammoth task? fake or fortune?
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manchesters
Irv, It’s an all too often sad tale I am afraid...
Irv,
It’s an all too often sad tale I am afraid of new collectors being ripped off.
I agree that you have done what you can and the results are clear.
Well done for helping.
Best wishes
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