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04-05-23, 08:59 AM
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'Virtual' Regimental Museum/s - [Royal Norfolk]
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Chipper
I love the idea, and would love to see the pics....
I love the idea, and would love to see the pics. I think it could expand into a really interesting thread as people contribute where they can.
Cheers, Tim
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General Topics.
17-04-23, 02:01 PM
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My Pals Battalions
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Chipper
Feel free to have a look at my album (and do a...
Feel free to have a look at my album (and do a 'pals' search for another albums by other members) to get an idea of bona fide badges.
Cheers, Tim
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General Topics.
17-04-23, 01:33 PM
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My Pals Battalions
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Chipper
yep, sadly, many fakes are so old now, they...
yep, sadly, many fakes are so old now, they develop (or are helped along by the fakers) a nice patina. Quality is also no guarantee, as, for instance, you'll note for the Welsh 11th Bttn collars, the...
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General Topics.
17-04-23, 12:55 PM
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My Pals Battalions
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Chipper
Hi, as indicated, lots of good reading here...
Hi,
as indicated, lots of good reading here on Pals fakes and what to look out for, but to start you off, the easiest way (but not the only way) to pick a Birmingham Pals fake is the neck. Note...
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The Home Front
26-02-23, 09:03 AM
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Cinque Ports Volunteers
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Posted By
Chipper
Thanks JT, I found the pics very interesting ...
Thanks JT, I found the pics very interesting
cheer, Tim
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
12-01-23, 02:19 PM
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Collar badge, Welsh Regiment or Monmouths.
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Chipper
Hi in Churchill/Westlake's 'Collar badges of...
Hi
in Churchill/Westlake's 'Collar badges of the British army 1881 to present', there is a similar badge, #305. However it is definitely a very different design, wings are different, flame from...
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12-12-22, 12:51 PM
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Railway Service badge.
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Chipper
OK, thanks, unlikely to be them, as I understand,...
OK, thanks, unlikely to be them, as I understand, 2 patterns of badge, neither look like the photo, but good to rule them out.
Cheers, Tim
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11-12-22, 05:35 PM
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Railway Service badge.
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Chipper
OK, all Good, so what railway line would that...
OK, all Good, so what railway line would that make it? (assuming he was employed locally) I'll see if I have one that matches
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10-12-22, 03:58 PM
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Railway Service badge.
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Chipper
That is interesting, as the position and shape of...
That is interesting, as the position and shape of the crown also match. Maybe the photo just didn't for some reason capture the writing around the edge? Or maybe I just can't see it :rolleyes:
...
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10-12-22, 12:33 PM
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Railway Service badge.
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Chipper
Hey Simon, Yep, shame the company isn't...
Hey Simon,
Yep, shame the company isn't mentioned. But a super photo, and lots of great info you've found out as well
Cheers, Tim
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09-12-22, 03:36 PM
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Railway Service badge.
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Chipper
Lovely pic. Looks to me to possibly be blank...
Lovely pic.
Looks to me to possibly be blank around the edge, as per below. If so, could be either Rhymney Railway, or an early London Brighton & South Coast Railway, which were also blank till...
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General Topics.
12-08-22, 04:04 PM
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Member passing
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Chipper
Thanks for the lovely messages, I will pass them...
Thanks for the lovely messages, I will pass them along to James' family. I'm sure the kind words will be gratefully received. Thanks also for the kind words to me, James was a dear friend, and I will...
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10-08-22, 05:06 PM
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Member passing
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Chipper
Member passing
It is with great sadness I must let the forum know of the passing of James Shevels, Charliedog012012.
James was a dear friend, and he and I would attend the Stratford fair together. We had a...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
23-04-22, 04:27 PM
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B.G.S badge
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Chipper
British Grammar School? A google search...
British Grammar School?
A google search found a couple around the world, this may be the emblem of one.
Cheers, Tim
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
02-02-22, 10:02 AM
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QV Rifles? St George design badges
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Chipper
Hi Kingsley see attached. If showing...
Hi Kingsley
see attached.
If showing this is not OK, mods, please remove
cheers, Tim
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The Home Front
12-01-22, 01:10 PM
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Worth a punt?
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Posted By
Chipper
Enamelled.... with a crayon. I have one of...
Enamelled.... with a crayon.
I have one of the 1915 chromed (or nickel plated?) and agree, hard to say when it was done, so I have a very open mind as to what it may or may not signify
cheers,...
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11-01-22, 04:41 PM
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Worth a punt?
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Chipper
Hey Mike, the discussion, wherever it...
Hey Mike,
the discussion, wherever it leads, and whatever the outcome (or lack thereof) is the interesting part. No theories, wild or sensible, should be discounted until they are proven wrong or...
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The Home Front
11-01-22, 10:12 AM
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Worth a punt?
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Chipper
Close up of 2 Wylie ones, one nickel, one brass -...
Close up of 2 Wylie ones, one nickel, one brass - no obvious repair that my eyes can see....
cheers, Tim
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11-01-22, 10:07 AM
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Worth a punt?
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4,581
Posted By
Chipper
gaunt and Wylie examples:
gaunt and Wylie examples:
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
11-01-22, 09:56 AM
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AIF Western Australia RSA badge
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Posted By
Chipper
Hi Mate not sure.... the one pictured in...
Hi Mate
not sure.... the one pictured in Clive's book shows similar 'sinking' but the pic is not clear enough to see the hallmark, albeit it is a similar shape.
Be good top see your examples,...
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General Topics
04-01-22, 01:46 PM
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AIF for Service badges
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685
Posted By
Chipper
Just to add what is in Clive Johnson's book: ...
Just to add what is in Clive Johnson's book:
"Issued in April 1939 (ie pre-war) to serving members of the Militia who had been efficient and diligent in their duties for a period of at least 3...
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05-12-21, 08:50 AM
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Never seen that before
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Chipper
Thanks Mike, seems these bars are the same in...
Thanks Mike, seems these bars are the same in both, with attachment holes, albeit Ray's look soldiers on, so maybe they were more common than I thought, just not coming up much (that I have seen)
...
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05-12-21, 08:12 AM
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Never seen that before
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Posted By
Chipper
Hi Lads, I think an owner modified badge as...
Hi Lads,
I think an owner modified badge as well, to show service. A nicely done addition, good spot James,
cheers, Tim
PS, Ray, if you see this can we get a closer pic of yours?
cheers
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General Topics
17-11-21, 12:41 PM
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Australian Vietnam Headress
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1,123
Posted By
Chipper
Just a side note, when I was a lad, not long...
Just a side note, when I was a lad, not long after the war ended, they were called "Giggle Hats" not sure why, but as kids we'd buy them from disposal stores in Sydney to wear camping.
Cheers, Tim
Forum:
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
22-10-21, 02:56 PM
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A Good Day At The Office
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1,814
Posted By
Chipper
Super delivery Mate, some (all!) crackers in...
Super delivery Mate, some (all!) crackers in there.
Cheers, Tim
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