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Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 10-02-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By GregK
100% good. These were the issue pieces. There...

100% good. These were the issue pieces. There were literally 100's of variations of these made in field but the piece shown is the issue one. I used to have a huge collection of 3 DSK items. My...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 25-01-15, 03:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
Posted By GregK
No. Not glued on. If you look closely you can see...

No. Not glued on. If you look closely you can see that the yellow tab is tacked on in three or four places. They are very small tack stitches and hard to see but they are there.

It's already @...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 22-01-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
Posted By GregK
This is one of the things that bothers me about...

This is one of the things that bothers me about it. There is damage to the thread in the second "R" of "GARRY" but virtually none in the surrounding area (or anywhere else for that matter).

I...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 22-01-15, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
Posted By GregK
FGH Title on ebay

Hello all,

Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the odd FGH title currently running on ebay:
...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 13-05-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,086
Posted By GregK
Par for the course with this seller I'm afraid....

Par for the course with this seller I'm afraid. Sadly someone will purchase this as an original for decent coin. I miss the days when you could see who was bidding on ebay and message them directly.
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 13-05-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By GregK
Hi, Sorry for such a late reply. The...

Hi,

Sorry for such a late reply.

The slip on MAY not have been from my collection. It sure looks close though. The middle two titles were undoubtedly once part of my collection. They are very...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 13-05-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,086
Posted By GregK
FGH beret on ebay - Caveat Emptor

Good Morning all,

I spotted this on ebay this morning:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fort-Garry-Horse-Tankers-Cap-and-Badge-/191173120847?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

As with all items from this seller...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 20-04-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By GregK
Nice assortment. The bottom three on the right...

Nice assortment. The bottom three on the right used to be part of my collection. Good to see them again.
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 25-02-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By GregK
Tiptaft will be made during the CEF period. May...

Tiptaft will be made during the CEF period. May have been issued later but it can be considered CEF. Please post pictures when you get a moment.

Thanks,
Greg
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 02-08-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By GregK
Not repro. Definitely authorized. If memory...

Not repro. Definitely authorized. If memory serves it was from about 15 or so years ago. Still a few kicking around the armouries.
Forum: General Topics 10-01-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Posted By GregK
All, I was the one who discovered the misuse...

All,

I was the one who discovered the misuse of photos on Kijiji here locally. I should clarify that he was not using them to sell items but was claiming that they were purchases he made locally...
Forum: Infantry 04-01-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By GregK
As are the rest of his offerings. No surprise...

As are the rest of his offerings. No surprise from this particular seller though.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 11-12-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By GregK
Rec'd and replied to. Looking forward to trying...

Rec'd and replied to. Looking forward to trying to answer some of your questions.

Cheers,
Greg
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 09-12-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By GregK
Hi Moe, No PM rec'd. Can you please re-send?...

Hi Moe,

No PM rec'd. Can you please re-send?

Cheers,
Greg
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 07-12-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, I already have several examples of...

Hi Bill,

I already have several examples of the shoulder titles and 2 CAB lozenges photographed. All WWII vintage. Both on the BD's and off. I can post a couple from my own collection tonight.
...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 06-12-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, As the photos I have will likely...

Hi Bill,

As the photos I have will likely not suffice I will take photos of the BD we have @ the museum when I go in on Tuesday. I'll get a few detailed photos that should fit the bill. Will that...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 06-12-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, No worries. What did you need...

Hi Bill,

No worries. What did you need specifically? Let me know and I'll post.

Cheers,
Greg
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 06-12-12, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By GregK
Hi Moe, I am Polish and collected Polish WWI...

Hi Moe,

I am Polish and collected Polish WWI extensively for many years. Perhaps I can be of some help.

If you post the photo in question I can definitely tell you whether he is an officer or...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 06-12-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, As mentioned I have photographed a...

Hi Bill,

As mentioned I have photographed a couple of examples. I have two that are made by TipTaft (one in gold and one in a dull bronze) and a plated version of unknown maker on the BD in the...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 06-12-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, I assume you are talking about the...

Hi Bill,

I assume you are talking about the device used for "confirmed rank"? If so then I have photos of a couple of examples. One is still period attached to the BD and in the collection of the...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 06-12-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
David, Thanks for the link. I had spotted...

David,

Thanks for the link. I had spotted that one already. Sadly still not the one I am after. I'm afraid that it may never have existed. I hold out hope though.

Cheers,
Greg
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 03-12-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi All, Greg. Thanks for adding the photos....

Hi All,

Greg. Thanks for adding the photos. Much appreciated.

Went to the FGH museum last week (as I do every week) and had a cursory tear through the collection but alas no such animal in the...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 14-11-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, Yes I am. It will be a full catalog...

Hi Bill,

Yes I am. It will be a full catalog of badges and insignia used by the FGH. From 1912 - present. It will include as many period photos of the actual items in wear as I can scrounge.

I...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 14-11-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Greg, Thanks for taking the time to...

Hi Greg,

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I would very much like to see your badge if at all possible. I could compare it to known Gaunt dies. That would at least give me a idea that it may...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 14-11-12, 02:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By GregK
Hi Bill, Thanks for digging up that thread...

Hi Bill,

Thanks for digging up that thread for me. I had spotted it myself during my search but it's always great to have another set of eyes double check. Your effort is much appreciated.

Here...
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