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Forum: Headdress 23-05-19, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By johnG
It is for a private in the now disbanded Infantry...

It is for a private in the now disbanded Infantry Battalion of the Honourable Artillery Company and the brass buttons (identical to those of the Grenadier Guards) are correct for the brass rimmed hat...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 13-04-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By johnG
I would say it does not apply to badges and the...

I would say it does not apply to badges and the rule I think you have in mind is metal is not put on metal in British heraldry, that is to say that when designing armorial bearings for a shield gold...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 19-11-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By johnG
As rightly said above, the brigade was raised for...

As rightly said above, the brigade was raised for the invasion of the Japanese mainland, and trained in Scotland for that purpose, but in the event was not needed and was disbanded. I read...
Forum: Light Horse and Armoured (RAAC) 15-11-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,927
Posted By johnG
I am green with envy

I am green with envy
Forum: Other Militaria 31-10-18, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By johnG
I have a January 1900 Lee Metford bayonet and am...

I have a January 1900 Lee Metford bayonet and am very interested in this thread. We have kicked it around before and you will find some useful information if you type 'Lee Metford bayonet' into the...
Forum: Other Military Topics 25-09-18, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By johnG
I have looked up the book 'Rhodesia Medal Roll'...

I have looked up the book 'Rhodesia Medal Roll' by David Saffery, ISBN 0-9553936-0-4 and on page 133 I find a reference to Lt. Col. M.F.McKenna, awarded the Exemplary Service Medal on 25 April...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-08-18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By johnG
That looks to me as being a badge of the Boy...

That looks to me as being a badge of the Boy Scouts of Buckinghamshire
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-04-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By johnG
Fantastic. Thanks Woofy, that is a terrific...

Fantastic. Thanks Woofy, that is a terrific answer and just the sort of information I was hoping for. With my service in the Scout movement spanning 60 years and 15 years of badge collecting...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-04-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By johnG
Badger 44. Thank you for that, and not that I...

Badger 44. Thank you for that, and not that I don't believe you but can you please give your source so as to verify that information. e.g. would it date from the time when 'Scouting for Boys' was...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-04-18, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By johnG
A Dorset badge

This badge appeared on another web site with the claim it was a Boy Scout badge. I suggested it was a Dorsetshire Regiment shoulder title with the centre piece of a cap badge brazen on, which...
Forum: General Topics 05-02-18, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 905
Posted By johnG
Back in the 1960's a necktie was produced with...

Back in the 1960's a necktie was produced with this emblem on it, from memory the background was red for the Australian Regular Army, blue for the reserve, and I assume there might have been a green...
Forum: General Topics 04-02-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 905
Posted By johnG
Most definitely it is Australian army

Most definitely it is Australian army
Forum: Light Horse and Armoured (RAAC) 20-01-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By johnG
Thanks Mick, then perhaps best I do not use it...

Thanks Mick, then perhaps best I do not use it but try for a better photo of the badge I own.
John
Forum: Light Horse and Armoured (RAAC) 20-01-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By johnG
Hi Mick, I hope you will not mind if I nick...

Hi Mick,
I hope you will not mind if I nick that picture of yours as it is better than the one I use as my avatar.

Best wishes,

John
Forum: General Topics 16-01-18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By johnG
Many thanks Jo, that is exactly the information I...

Many thanks Jo, that is exactly the information I needed and will follow it up.
Kind regards,

John
Forum: General Topics 16-01-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By johnG
Korean Veterans of Canada

I wonder if a member can help me with this one. It is a final effort to try to trace a gentleman who served in the Royal Engineers in Korea before moving permanently to Canada where he was a...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 25-11-17, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By johnG
Thanks Jeff, that sounds very interesting, and...

Thanks Jeff, that sounds very interesting, and will check that one out as I may be able to get some more ideas for what to buy my son, a private pilot with over twenty years experience of flying in...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 25-11-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By johnG
Thanks Eddie, I will email them and buy their...

Thanks Eddie, I will email them and buy their recommendation.

Stumped over this one I knew I would get the right answer here - never lets one down.

All the best

John
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 25-11-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By johnG
Flight Charts - information please

Please will somebody help me with this one: As a Christmas present I want to buy flight charts for southern England for a private pilot new to flying in UK. I know absolutely nothing about such...
Forum: Off topic 16-11-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By johnG
I thoroughly agree with you Frank

I thoroughly agree with you Frank
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 28-08-17, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By johnG
You say the arm badge is stitched directly into...

You say the arm badge is stitched directly into the tunic, but if you look closely I think you may find it is separate, being on a large piece of cloth which was tailored to fit right up to the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-08-17, 03:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By johnG
I have seen adverts for berets claimed to be RM...

I have seen adverts for berets claimed to be RM Commando, but noted they were similar to a green beret I bought in The Scout Shop in Oxford in 1968.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 04-08-17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By johnG
Welcome from an old Sandgroper

Welcome from an old Sandgroper
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 28-07-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By johnG
Thanks for the reminder Mick

Thanks for the reminder Mick
Forum: General Topics. 08-07-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By johnG
I am inclined to agree as I am of the opinion the...

I am inclined to agree as I am of the opinion the HAC would be identical to the Grenadier Guards.
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