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Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 06-03-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By Fatherofthree
Billy. Do you know why there's no aspirins...

Billy.

Do you know why there's no aspirins in the jungle?


Answer: Because the paracetamol.:D:D

Regards.

Brian
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-03-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 356
Posted By Fatherofthree
Also bad is the Lonsdale's shown in the same...

Also bad is the Lonsdale's shown in the same picture.

Regards.

Brian.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-02-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By Fatherofthree
Greetings Bill. A quick search on t'internet...

Greetings Bill.

A quick search on t'internet shows that various military organisations use this motto, including American Air Force groups, Italian 11th Tank Battalion and the City of Valence in...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 14-02-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 518
Posted By Fatherofthree
As always Matti, a concise and well thought out...

As always Matti, a concise and well thought out appraisal of an item submitted for consideration. :D

Yes, you have been missed.

Regards.

Brian
Forum: General Topics. 14-02-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 195
Posted By Fatherofthree
Mike, here you go. Chalmers: 296225 ...

Mike, here you go.

Chalmers:
296225

296226

Regards.

Brian
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 12-02-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By Fatherofthree
All's ticketyboo with me and mine thanks Matti. ...

All's ticketyboo with me and mine thanks Matti.

Is your foraging website thingy functional still?

Regards.

Brian.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 09-02-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By Fatherofthree
Great to see you back Matti. How goes the...

Great to see you back Matti.

How goes the foraging, living off the land and jam making? :)

I tried searching for your website some while ago, couldn't find it.

Regards.

Brian
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-02-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 418
Posted By Fatherofthree
Two splendid finds and wonderful to see. ...

Two splendid finds and wonderful to see.

However, has any body else noticed how the locket of the elder sibling's rank has been engraved?

Unless Leiut was an ancient way of abbreviating...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-01-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,188
Posted By Fatherofthree
Pro Libertate Patrie is the motto of, amongst...

Pro Libertate Patrie is the motto of, amongst others, The Wallace Family, of William Wallace fame and have connections with Ayrshire.

Regards.

Brian.
Forum: Other Military Topics 07-01-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By Fatherofthree
Now here's a coincidence, earlier this evening I...

Now here's a coincidence, earlier this evening I was perusing the medals on ebay and for some reason or another, I noticed a WW1 pair to a RN Stoker, named Pike.

Afetr reading the opening post,...
Forum: Off topic 07-01-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 646
Posted By Fatherofthree
1st Cheshunt, both as a Cub and Scout, Senior...

1st Cheshunt, both as a Cub and Scout, Senior Sixer in The Squirrel patrol.

Oh those were the days, sizzling sausages on a stick over open fires, and eating them half cooked, filling water bottles...
Forum: Off topic 31-12-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,241
Posted By Fatherofthree
Jerry. Best wishes for the New Year and...

Jerry.

Best wishes for the New Year and sincerely hope that all goes well for you and yours.........................I'm sure it will.

Regards.

Brian
Forum: General Topics. 26-12-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By Fatherofthree
I don't believe the great Billy Connolly could...

I don't believe the great Billy Connolly could top it.

However, remember to remove the Araldite before returning it to the wife.
Forum: General Topics. 17-12-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,393
Posted By Fatherofthree
East Essex Rifles Militia

This is the second example only I have seen of seen of this pattern badge, the other being in white metal with a QVC Crown; but I do have a picture showing an identical badge, but with the shield in...
Forum: General Topics 12-11-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 329
Posted By Fatherofthree
Remembrance Day in Albany WA

I am currently in Western Australia on a months trip visiting my son and famiy in Perth.

Whilst there, I decided to visit Albany on 11th November, hoping there would be a Remembrance Day...
Forum: General Topics. 12-11-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By Fatherofthree
Armistice Day in Albany Western Australia

I am currently in Western Australia on a months trip visiting my son and famiy in Perth.

Whilst there, I decided to visit Albany on 11th November, hoping there would be a Remembrance Day...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-10-23, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By Fatherofthree
Dennis. Mollys is another of those...

Dennis.

Mollys is another of those sites/dealers that has been discussed on here previously, as I recall, nothing much in their favour was mentioned.

In the past I have had several spats with...
Forum: General Topics. 29-10-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 503
Posted By Fatherofthree
Billy I'm annoyed. Annoyed that you haven't...

Billy I'm annoyed.

Annoyed that you haven't invited me.:D:D:D

Hope you find a suitable venue.

Regards.

Brian
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 29-10-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,107
Posted By Fatherofthree
Congratulations Mike. Recognition for a...

Congratulations Mike.

Recognition for a great deal of effort and time spent, well deserved.

Regards.

Brian
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-10-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By Fatherofthree
Steve, Have a look at Clan Wemyss, they have...

Steve,

Have a look at Clan Wemyss, they have very similar Swans on theire badges and Je Pense, ( French for I think), is their motto.
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-10-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 669
Posted By Fatherofthree
Another currently on the market.

And another fake , Lockdales forthcoming Auction:
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-10-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 669
Posted By Fatherofthree
Essex and Suffolk Cyclists

This badge is a fake.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134770797974

Hopefully the lone bidder is not a Forum Member.


Regards.

Brian.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-10-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By Fatherofthree
Stuart, Very nice and two genuine examples. ...

Stuart,

Very nice and two genuine examples.

Regards

Brian.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-10-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By Fatherofthree
Peter. Indeed it is Sir, I agree. ...

Peter.

Indeed it is Sir, I agree.

Hopefully, nobody will consider it genuine and purchase it.

Regards.

Brian.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-10-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By Fatherofthree
Peter. Besides your observation, I believe...

Peter.

Besides your observation, I believe there are 4 toooooo many holes in the plate, as can be seen in the reverse picture and the Honi Soit inscription isn't upto the standard I'd expect to...
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