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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Today, 05:42 AM
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Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up Thanks Alan , it just shows how an "expert"...

Thanks Alan , it just shows how an "expert" opinion can effect prices.

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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 01:54 PM
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Posted By 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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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 01:50 PM
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Views: 1,550
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up Thank you , although not my area it was an...

Thank you , although not my area it was an interesting puzzle . :)


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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 07:55 AM
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Views: 1,550
Posted By 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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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets Yesterday, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,550
Posted By 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'...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 21-04-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 246
Posted By mike_vee
Described as : ...

Described as :



https://www.buywyze.com/shop.php?code=1023877


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-04-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 120
Posted By 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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Forum: Arab Nations 21-04-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By 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...
Forum: Arab Nations 21-04-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
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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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 20-04-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,550
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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Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 20-04-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 213
Posted By mike_vee
I can see Malvern College but not Matravers...

I can see Malvern College but not Matravers School ? :confused:


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Forum: General Topics. 20-04-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By mike_vee
Found an article : Royal Automobile Club...

Found an article :
Royal Automobile Club Volunteer Force 1914

https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/world-war-i-articles/royal-automobile-club-volunteer-force-1914/

Also thread from Great...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-04-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 120
Posted By mike_vee
MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY ...

MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY

https://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAGRIFFITH.html

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-04-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By mike_vee
Found this : ...

Found this :



https://www.usps.org/national/tools/achievement.html

I can find no info about 10 or 15 year "arrows" and no mention on certificate.

Possiby a local 'award' or could they be...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-04-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By mike_vee
1949: As Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of...

1949: As Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, she became the patron of the British Junior Red Cross on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee.

1952: When her father, George VI, passed away in...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By mike_vee
Found this photo. .

Found this photo.

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-24, 06:04 AM
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Views: 311
Posted By mike_vee
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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-24, 06:02 AM
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Views: 311
Posted By mike_vee
Crest described as : ...

Crest described as :



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166100125361

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_University_Belfast

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-04-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By mike_vee
I think they are connected to the USPS (United...

I think they are connected to the USPS (United States Power Squadron) , have found a 'V' version.
Forum: Other Corps 15-04-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 155
Posted By mike_vee
Found a photo of another Australian Red Cross...

Found a photo of another Australian Red Cross member who was also awarded the OBE in 1918 and is wearing a similar ribbon.

Shoulder pips/stars were quite large.

Edit : After a look at a larger...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-04-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By mike_vee
Described as : ...

Described as :


https://www.jsfcollectables.com/product-page/windsor-fire-brigade-1891-to-1902-cap-badge


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Forum: Other Corps 14-04-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 155
Posted By mike_vee
Could the other badge be an Australian Red Cross...

Could the other badge be an Australian Red Cross branch or state badge ? :confused:

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Forum: Other Corps 14-04-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 155
Posted By mike_vee
This gives you an idea of insignia worn. .

This gives you an idea of insignia worn.

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Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,713
Posted By mike_vee
Exclamation Haig's "other" fundraising .

During WW1 Earl Haig was also involved with the "Tobacco Fund" , not correct by modern standards but I'm sure the "troops" appreciated his efforts ! :D
Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,713
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up Latest arrivals !

1. Cardboard (child's) Poppy - The British Legion produced "penny cardboard poppies" (1922-1924) which , according to newpapers at the time, were "being sold to schoolchildren only". The official one...
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