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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-12-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By Myles
In the Broad Arrow by Skennerton, UPM is for...

In the Broad Arrow by Skennerton, UPM is for Uppingham School OTC.

Myles
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-09-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By Myles
OK, for the record will call it a fake on this...

OK, for the record will call it a fake on this one but will still keep it. Would still like to know what a good one looks like.
Myles
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-09-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By Myles
Thanks for the replies, I will be keeping it....

Thanks for the replies, I will be keeping it. Last one of a small Victorian collection.
Myles
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-09-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By Myles
Victorian Duke of Cornwall's Lt Inf cap badge

Recently purchased this Victorian Duke Of Cornwall's badge. I don't think it is a fake one but asking for opinions to confirm one way or the other, just in case it needs to go back.
Thanks
Myles
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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-06-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By Myles
Lincolnshire Volunteer Reserve Bn

Had no luck regarding comments of my School of Musketry badge, so will try this Linc's Volunteer one. It is WM plated brass, which is why I first thought it may be genuine but now have doubts. Any...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-05-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By Myles
School of Musketry badge

Asking for opinions on this School of Musketry cap badge. Looks genuine to me but is not as good quality as another one I have. If good it will be for sale.
Thanks
Myles

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Forum: General Topics. 24-06-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Myles
Andrew This may be what you are looking for. ...

Andrew
This may be what you are looking for.
The 'o' is underscored but difficult to see.
I am satisfied the badge is genuine.

Trust this is of help
Myles
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Forum: Other Militaria 10-10-17, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By Myles
Gary Its not clear to me from the photos but I...

Gary
Its not clear to me from the photos but I think it looks like there is a refurb. date of 1915. The 42 you refer to is probably the inspectors no.
Myles
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-03-16, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By Myles
Yes it is the Swan Neck type, not much of it left...

Yes it is the Swan Neck type, not much of it left though.
Myles
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-11-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By Myles
I did think these two badges would get a few more...

I did think these two badges would get a few more replies than they have but thanks anyway to ricardo.

Myles
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-11-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By Myles
5 Bn Border Reg.

Two cap badges of the 5 Bn Border Reg. for comments please.
The style of crown is different on each, where there two different types.
The badge on the right is a recent purchase and is in near...
Forum: General Topics. 22-12-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,194
Posted By Myles
Andy D and M Packaging Supplies Ltd may be...

Andy

D and M Packaging Supplies Ltd may be able to help. They have book deodoriser packs.
Web site is: care4books.com


Myles
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 15-11-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,242
Posted By Myles
Thanks for that Alan. As there are no other...

Thanks for that Alan.
As there are no other comments, it looks like it is going back for a refund.
Would anyone please show me what I should be looking for, as not having much luck so far with...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 15-11-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,242
Posted By Myles
East Yorkshire Cyclist Bn ?

Could I please have your thoughts on this East Yorkshire badge. It was purchases as a Cyclist Bn badge but it is clearly a bi metal badge that has been blackened. Would this have been the case or...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-10-14, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Myles
Much reassured with those two positive replies. ...

Much reassured with those two positive replies.
Thanks very much for taking the trouble to comment.
Myles
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-10-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Myles
Gloucestershire 4/5 Bn

Hello
Another recent purchase for comment, good or bad for this Gloucestershire 4-5 Bn badge. There are a few defects on the scroll and the face is a bit of a concern.
Thanks in advance.
Myles
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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-10-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,844
Posted By Myles
Simon, yes there is gold graze to the slider and...

Simon, yes there is gold graze to the slider and the badge is of better quality than the other All Brass Welsh Economy ones I have, so I am having second thoughts about returning it; its just not...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-10-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,844
Posted By Myles
Thanks for that Simon, at least I now know the...

Thanks for that Simon, at least I now know the points to look for in a correct blackened brass one.
This one will be going back for a refund.
Myles
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-10-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,844
Posted By Myles
The Welsh Reg. Blackened Brass

Would appreciate comments on this recent purchase, good one or bad. It has a very thick slider but the blacking is only on the front of the badge.
Purchased as genuine and looks OK to me but I'm...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-03-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By Myles
Thanks very much for the replies. As the majority...

Thanks very much for the replies. As the majority are saying its a good one, I think I will be keeping it. From the original photos I thought it was the early brass version but I'm confident that...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-03-14, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By Myles
Para badge, good or bad

Would be pleased if I could get confirmation that this is a good badge or a fake one. It looks OK to me. I am assuming it was a nickel plated brass version, as it has very small remnants of nickel...
Forum: Other Militaria 14-11-13, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,069
Posted By Myles
Krag-Jorgerson bayonet

Mike

It looks like the Model 1894 to me. Ref. Paul Kiesling's book.
Someone has ground a few teeth on the back edge though.

Myles
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-11-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By Myles
Thanks to those who replied. In the process of...

Thanks to those who replied.
In the process of obtaining a refund on this one.
Thanks again
Myles
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-11-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By Myles
The reason I say it is a casting is that is what...

The reason I say it is a casting is that is what a previous thread said the method to make them was, it may well be die struck for all I know. Dose anyone think it may be a genuine one.

Thanks...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-11-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By Myles
Lincolnshire Reg. Imp

Opinions please on this Lincolnshire Reg. Imp, purchased recently as genuine.
I now have my doubts, as close up it shows a few of those pin top sized bubbles of metal in various locations , which...
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