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Showing results 1 to 25 of 63 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Aberdeen Medals

Forum: Arab Nations 20-09-21, 02:54 PM

Replies: 7 Arabian or Africa Cap Insignia for ID - Rhino! Views: 1,061 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Thanks for all the helpful replies which, for... Thanks for all the helpful replies which, for sure, anchor the badge as being one from Sudan circa 1956-1969 - the Rhino being used in the Sudan national seal in that period. As requested I am...

Forum: Arab Nations 18-09-21, 02:14 PM

Replies: 7 Arabian or Africa Cap Insignia for ID - Rhino! Views: 1,061 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Thanks for your reply, which increasingly... Thanks for your reply, which increasingly supports my hunch on the badge being Sudan related. I know that prior to Independence (1/1/1956) the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium used the 'Rhino' on Civil...

Forum: Arab Nations 17-09-21, 08:29 PM

Replies: 7 Arabian or Africa Cap Insignia for ID - Rhino! Views: 1,061 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Arabian or Africa Cap Insignia for ID - Rhino! I am trying to identify a cap badge that, thus far, I have been unable to positively identify. See the images of the badge attached to this post The badge is die-struck white metal, with a brass...

Forum: Indian Badges 20-04-20, 01:52 PM

Replies: 8 Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Views: 2,259 Posted By Aberdeen Medals The badge illustrated in the opening post is a... The badge illustrated in the opening post is a shooting prize badge. Worn on the upper left arm sleeve by eligible members of Indian Volunteer units The badge is known in several variants. One...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-06-17, 05:12 PM

Replies: 2 'Red Panda' Eastern Himalayas?: Unknown Insignia Views: 692 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your thoughts -... Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your thoughts - and insignia. I don't rule out an Afghan connection (originally when I thought the creatures head was a Bear rather than a 'Red Panda' I had though...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-06-17, 05:03 PM

Replies: 3 C.R.I. Chinese Regiment of Infantry Views: 767 Posted By Aberdeen Medals What makes you think the regiment has any Chinese... What makes you think the regiment has any Chinese connection?. I have never heard of the unit you refer to as a Great War era unit - and the abbreviation SPR is not an infantry rank abbreviation...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-06-17, 01:01 PM

Replies: 2 'Red Panda' Eastern Himalayas?: Unknown Insignia Views: 692 Posted By Aberdeen Medals 'Red Panda' Eastern Himalayas?: Unknown Insignia See below attached some interesting and unusual insignia that as of writing has not been positively identified. The insignia comprises matching pairs of what appear to be; - Collar badges:...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-05-17, 03:54 PM

Replies: 5 Seaforth Highlanders Views: 1,172 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Medal ID The medal being worn in the photograph is definitely a Queens South Africa Medal, with what looks like 4 x clasps, which would date the photograph to the era 1902-1914 (and more likely taken in the...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-07-14, 11:54 PM

Replies: 4 Ich Dien PWO Badges Conundrum: British or Indian Army Views: 1,532 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Thanks for your help with identifying the 12th... Thanks for your help with identifying the 12th Lancers badge = much appreciated Best wishes. Mark

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-07-14, 11:17 PM

Replies: 4 Ich Dien PWO Badges Conundrum: British or Indian Army Views: 1,532 Posted By Aberdeen Medals GriffMJ, Thanks for your quick detailed... GriffMJ, Thanks for your quick detailed reply, with positive ID for the Cheshire Yeomanry collar. Iinitially I was a bit surprised to learn that the badge No 2). was used by as many as 3 x...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-07-14, 05:41 PM

Replies: 4 Ich Dien PWO Badges Conundrum: British or Indian Army Views: 1,532 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Ich Dien PWO Badges Conundrum: British or Indian Army I have four badges described - and illustrated - as under that I would like to have positively identified. They are; 1. Pair of gilt POW plumes with 'Ich Dien' scrolls. Approx 38mm x 34mm. Each...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 01-07-14, 05:15 PM

Replies: 0 Norfolk Yeomanry or Indian Army ? GV Cypher Views: 748 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Norfolk Yeomanry or Indian Army ? GV Cypher Can anyone positively identify the following described / illustrated badge? - Bronze GV cypher. Measures approx 59mm x 40mm. Reverse with original copper lugs North and South (each retaining a...

Forum: Indian Badges 01-07-14, 04:59 PM

Replies: 2 Unknown Asian 'Elephant' Badge ? Views: 1,613 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Unknown Asian 'Elephant' Badge ? The below described badge was amongst the bag of mostly Indian Army insignia, that was formerly the property of Brigadier C. Wallis (who surrendered the garrison at Stanley Fort to the Imperial...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-06-13, 08:24 PM

Replies: 2 Egyptian, Arab, Indian or Malay Identification? Views: 1,372 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Kedah Police, Unfederated Malay States circa 1909 Since posting the above inquiry - and some more perseverence on my part - I believe I have now positively identified the badge as being a 'Pouch-Box' badge of the Kedah Police, Unfederated Malay...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-06-13, 05:18 PM

Replies: 2 Egyptian, Arab, Indian or Malay Identification? Views: 1,372 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Egyptian, Arab, Indian or Malay Identification? Can anyone help out here with a positive ID of below illustrated Pouch Box (Cartridge Box) Badge, and or, decypher the Arabic / Persian script? The badge with 2 x posts on reverse is of white...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-05-13, 02:02 PM

Replies: 3 Scots Guards - Identification ? Views: 989 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Positively Identified I can now advise that the insignia illustrated at the top of this thread has been positively identified. It is a Scots Guards Officers Shoulder Belt Star, as worn by Officers on top of their...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-11-12, 11:38 PM

Replies: 3 Scots Guards - Identification ? Views: 989 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Hi Marc, Thanks for your reply, and thought... Hi Marc, Thanks for your reply, and thought on the item. I too had toyed with the idea that it might be a variant type of 'Order of the Thistle' breast star - the size and the pin-back fittings...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-11-12, 10:25 PM

Replies: 3 Scots Guards - Identification ? Views: 989 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Scots Guards - Identification ? I am hoping that some member might be able to positively identify the below attached / illustrated item of what I believe (?) is Scots Guards insignia. The badge 'may' be silver but bears no...

Forum: Indian Badges 29-02-12, 02:21 AM

Replies: 2 The Lawrence Military School - Sanawar Views: 1,870 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Thanks for the confirmation of the illustrated... Thanks for the confirmation of the illustrated insignia being a helmet badge. Mark

Forum: Indian Badges 27-02-12, 02:21 AM

Replies: 2 The Lawrence Military School - Sanawar Views: 1,870 Posted By Aberdeen Medals The Lawrence Military School - Sanawar Attached find illustrated what I believe is a helmet pagri badge (?) of The Lawrence Royal Military School, Sanawar I suggest it is a helmet pagri badge as it is of rather large dimensions being...

Forum: Off topic 09-12-11, 12:12 PM

Replies: 11 Vacation in Singapore Views: 2,931 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Suggestions Mike, I have just noticed your post, and on the off-chance you have not yet left for 'Sin City', would offer below suggestions. I was a long time resident in Sinpore between 1992-2004, and...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-07-11, 02:35 PM

Replies: 2 Parachutist Wings - Instructor ? Views: 782 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Thanks for your reply - and yes the badge I... Thanks for your reply - and yes the badge I illustrated appears to be exactly the same as your Soviet badge. Now that's a surprise - not least as the person who had acquired this badge was a WW2...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-07-11, 10:53 PM

Replies: 2 Parachutist Wings - Instructor ? Views: 782 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Parachutist Wings - Instructor ? The badge illustrated below, is white metal, and depicts a parachutist in harness & parachute superimposed against outstretched wings. The reverse of the badge has 2 x hinges on the extreme tips...

Forum: Arab Nations 04-05-11, 08:08 PM

Replies: 35 Palestine Police Views: 13,088 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Jack, It will be interesting to see some... Jack, It will be interesting to see some images of your friends insignia / medals. It will be a bonus if he recognizes any of the above names in this thread. Yours aye, Mark

Forum: Arab Nations 30-04-11, 10:36 AM

Replies: 35 Palestine Police Views: 13,088 Posted By Aberdeen Medals Palestine Policemen who served in period circa 1945-48 Jack, Thanks for your interesting post. After he gets back form his cruise and if you get the time, can you ask your friend and former member of the Palestine Police what section / division of...

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