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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-05-23, 04:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,313
Posted By RichardP
Bronze?

Nice long and interesting thread on this one badge. A little forensic examination on my item via a pair of pliers and some light brushing revealed that the front has been bronzed by some method. It...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 18-05-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By RichardP
Eagle Badge

Thanks Gents, I’ll put it down as a sweet heart rather than a issue badge.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 10-05-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By RichardP
Eagle Badge

Just to add to the above, I found this today near identical badge on Sergeantmilitaria site stating RAF Side Hat Badge, different clasp but same basic design.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 10-05-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By RichardP
Australian Eagle Badge

Opinions please on this attic suitcase find. I believe this is sweetheart item but more solid confirmation would be handy. Silver coloured same size as a standard RAF badge, made by Miller & Sons...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 03-05-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By RichardP
Pathfinder Badge

Thanks David for your prompt and very interesting reply. I will have a root through the Pathfinder threads for further information. Alas no providence on my badge that I can find but I will keep...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 01-05-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By RichardP
Pathfinder Badge?

Hello Gents,
I’ve had this badge for many years it came via my father’s effects, he was in the RAF in WW2 but in a ground trade mainly based in Canada. The badge is as far I can ascertain genuine...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 01-05-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By RichardP
Two Part RHD Cap Badge

This is the badge I previously mentioned. Well constructed and gilded but with no maker mark.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 22-04-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By RichardP
Post UDI? Two Parts Badge

I acquired one several years ago again not cheap.Still unsure whether it is Pre/post UDI. More research is required I think. If post UDI I might get rid of it.
On a connected subject, I have a...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-04-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,313
Posted By RichardP
Thanks Gents for your prompt replies. I just...

Thanks Gents for your prompt replies. I just wonder if their is some sort of test I could do to find out what metal is on the front? If it is just tarnished perhaps a light rubbing might work....
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-04-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,313
Posted By RichardP
Royal Scots Fusiliers Bronze Badge

Gentlemen,
Try again with this one. Opinions please. Standard issue RSF gilded/brass (?) officer badge but the front has been bronzed. Have the RSF ever worn bronzed badges or is this a one off,...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 21-04-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By RichardP
RAF Canadian Officer Badge

Forensic analysis of the back via a pair of scissors revealed no markings. I did find a quote from a RCAF website stating that two WW1 squadrons were sent to England, the RFC supplied the aircraft...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 15-04-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By RichardP
RAF/Canadian Officer Badge

Thanks Graham for your prompt reply. Just to muddy the waters E Medals also posted the same badge stating it was a South African Air Force Officer item! In addition, it has a similar bronze only left...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 14-04-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By RichardP
RAF Canadian? Officer Cap Badge

Hello Gents,
Opinions please on this recently acquired item. I’ve found little reference to it apart from E Medals who sold a near identical one in 2007. They described I as a bronze WW1 Canadian...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 14-04-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By RichardP
RHKAAF Silver Badge

Hello Gents,
I was serving in HK with the RAFP but attached to a army unit in Kowloon I was there in the audience at the disbandment ceremony and very impressive it was.
On several visits to Kai...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-03-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By RichardP
Cheers Tony, Gerry, Much appreciated. Richard

Cheers Tony, Gerry,
Much appreciated.
Richard
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-03-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By RichardP
Kings Own Scottish Borderers OSD badge.

Hello all,
As a collector of OSD badges can anyone inform me whether KOSB bladed bronze cap badges were ever issued? If so we’re they fretted or un-fretted? I have seen plenty of silver items but...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-03-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By RichardP
36 Regiment?

Found this item amongst my Grandfather’s, a old soldier belongings. Is it from the Herefordshire Regiment or something else? As far as I know their is no family connection with this Regiment. Where...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-03-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By RichardP
Thanks, noted straight for the bin. Richard

Thanks, noted straight for the bin.
Richard
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-02-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By RichardP
RND Machine Gun Badge

Hello, I have had for some years a RND MGC badge, I have my doubts about it the JR Gaunt & Sons London plaque set in the crown is round instead of the usual oblong item and the slider appears newish,...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-02-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 1
RND
Views: 220
Posted By RichardP
RND

Hello,
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 10-12-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By RichardP
Thanks Tim, I’ll check. Richard

Thanks Tim, I’ll check.
Richard
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-12-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By RichardP
Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer Bronze Badge

Hello all,
I have a Officer RSF KC badge, the front has been bronzed the back is your standard gilded item, has anyone come across this before or is it a one off or normal WW1/WW2 issue.
Thanks ...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-12-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By RichardP
6th Inniskilling Dragoons 1883

Hello Gents,
Recent ancestry research has revealed my great, great grandfather William Fisher on my mother’s side served in 1883 as a Armoury SGT in the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons in Brighton. Also...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-10-22, 10:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,297
Posted By RichardP
Thanks gents, l did have my doubts as it does...

Thanks gents, l did have my doubts as it does look unissued with no wear and tear on it. I’ll put it down to experience and bin it.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 06-10-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By RichardP
I did acquire the two part side cap badge several...

I did acquire the two part side cap badge several years ago (Madizero second photo) for a fairly hefty price taking a chance that it was Pre UDI as l only collect British and commonwealth Air Force...
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