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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
Today, 01:52 PM
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Butcher badge
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mike_vee
Thanks for taking the time to post such a...
Thanks for taking the time to post such a comprehensive explanation . :)
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Today, 01:39 PM
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V M M C UNKNOWN BUTTON BADGE
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mike_vee
Possibly connected to Swedish Nurse/Medic ? ...
Possibly connected to Swedish Nurse/Medic ?
Sweden Medicine KKVF Pin Badge (https://www.ebay.com/itm/133912609965)
Southern Swedish Nursing Home Nurse Brooch...
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Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
Today, 12:38 PM
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1st Northamptonshire Regt. Indian Platoon
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mike_vee
A quick 'google' brings up photos of : 2nd...
A quick 'google' brings up photos of :
2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment, Indian Platoon Rawalpindi, Dec 1929
http://www.kingsownmuseum.com/gallery20s30s2koindia.htm
The Indian Platoon...
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Other Military Topics
Today, 09:36 AM
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Poppy Appeal Pins
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mike_vee
Fundraising !
Just had a quick read of the new (March 2024) RBL Membership Handbook and one item stood out :
"Fundraising - Counties/Districts and branches are not permitted to produce their own branded...
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Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
Today, 08:48 AM
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1st Northamptonshire Regt. Indian Platoon
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mike_vee
Another photo shows "The Officers and NCOs, 1st...
Another photo shows "The Officers and NCOs, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. India 1935":
https://www.flickr.com/photos/northampton_museum/8456105674/in/photostream/
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Other Military Topics
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British Legion Commemorative.
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mike_vee
Just got this paper weight to go with my...
Just got this paper weight to go with my parking/attendants items.
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Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
Today, 06:15 AM
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1st Northamptonshire Regt. Indian Platoon
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mike_vee
From Wiki : Indian Platoon, British Army...
From Wiki :
Indian Platoon, British Army Infantry Regiment
Note : Wiki page has link to GWF thread.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Yesterday, 03:35 PM
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Unknown Rifles Button
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mike_vee
Exact same button and description on...
Exact same button and description on militariazone website . :D
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Yesterday, 03:10 PM
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Unknown Rifles Button
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mike_vee
Possibly this one : ...
Possibly this one :
https://www.militariazone.com/buttons/60th-king-s-royal-rifle-corps-button/itm15198
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
Yesterday, 02:16 PM
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Butcher badge
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mike_vee
What an interesting thread, as someone who knows...
What an interesting thread, as someone who knows nothing about Navy Rules and Regulations I appreciate the input/information from all of you ! :)
So , this may be a dumb question but where do the...
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General Topics
Yesterday, 06:19 AM
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‘Boomerang’ RAAF Sweetheart Brooch
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mike_vee
A quick photo edit and I can just about make out...
A quick photo edit and I can just about make out the details.
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
24-04-24, 04:49 PM
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Butcher badge
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mike_vee
From Australian Government web page: ...
From Australian Government web page:
https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1925L00187/asmade/text
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
24-04-24, 04:30 PM
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Butcher badge
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mike_vee
Royal Australian Navy had a "Butcher Branch" : ...
Royal Australian Navy had a "Butcher Branch" :
https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/understanding-military-structure/ran
Also found an article from June 2021:
A butcher's hook at old stomping...
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General Topics
24-04-24, 02:52 PM
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‘Boomerang’ RAAF Sweetheart Brooch
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mike_vee
Found one described as : ...
Found one described as :
https://gradiamilitaria.com/shop.php?code=59531
Downloaded photo of it and rotated 180 degrees then zoomed in and it is marked "9ct STERLING"
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
24-04-24, 11:13 AM
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Butcher badge
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Posted By
mike_vee
This is an interesting thread ! :D A couple...
This is an interesting thread ! :D
A couple of bits of info I've found :
But the 1931 Orders speifically mentions Butchers. :confused:
A book about the Air Branch of the Royal Navy does...
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
23-04-24, 05:42 AM
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Irish OTC's
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mike_vee
Thanks Alan , it just shows how an "expert"...
Thanks Alan , it just shows how an "expert" opinion can effect prices.
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
22-04-24, 01:54 PM
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Irish OTC's
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mike_vee
So K&K were wrong : Also , is the...
So K&K were wrong :
Also , is the school cap badge (not the OTC one) really worth £155 ! :confused:
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
22-04-24, 01:50 PM
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Irish OTC's
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mike_vee
Thank you , although not my area it was an...
Thank you , although not my area it was an interesting puzzle . :)
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
22-04-24, 07:55 AM
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Irish OTC's
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mike_vee
Found an old newspaper article "Belfast...
Found an old newspaper article "Belfast Telegraph, Tuesday, March 23rd, 1943"
https://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/old_newspaper_clippings1.htm#1943
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
22-04-24, 07:33 AM
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Irish OTC's
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mike_vee
Found this on the school website : ...
Found this on the school website :
Also , this indicates that the "school" (as opposed to the OTC) badge was changed in 1951 :
So , which badge is more likely to be the 'short lived'...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
21-04-24, 12:10 PM
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RAF SIGNALLERS BADGE
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mike_vee
Described as : ...
Described as :
https://www.buywyze.com/shop.php?code=1023877
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
21-04-24, 12:01 PM
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Civilian Type Button Back Mark a Bird & "BEST TREBLE PLATED" Early 1800's?
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mike_vee
Found this one : ...
Found this one :
https://www.treasurenet.com/threads/any-ideas-as-to-the-date-or-manufacturer-of-this-button-tia.674952/#post-6988777
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Arab Nations
21-04-24, 08:40 AM
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Unknown Arab Patches for ID
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mike_vee
Row 2 middle - Various conflicting descriptions :...
Row 2 middle - Various conflicting descriptions :
OPFOR Driver (in 3 different colours).
https://www.mil-classified.com/c-item-detail?ic=551046
USMC Marine Corps Lot Of 5 Tabs...
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Arab Nations
21-04-24, 07:30 AM
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Unknown Arab Patches for ID
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Posted By
mike_vee
Two on the top row are definitely Jordanian. ...
Two on the top row are definitely Jordanian.
https://www.spotters-corner.com/patch-collection/middle-east-1/jordan/
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
20-04-24, 04:54 PM
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Irish OTC's
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Posted By
mike_vee
Found a photo: Whytes (Dublin) had a lot...
Found a photo:
Whytes (Dublin) had a lot "1912-1918 36th (Ulster) Division, collection of badges and buttons" which included "Royal Belfast Academic Institute Officer Training Corps cap badge" .
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