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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-01-09, 09:47 AM

Replies: 13 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Cap Badge - genuine or not? Views: 10,481 Posted By Mark Blackburn Hi Martin, the badge displayed in my gallery is... Hi Martin, the badge displayed in my gallery is a cast silver officers badge hallmarked F&S B'ham 1910. It's a very heavy badge with two loops to reverse. I dont think it's much use for identifying...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-01-09, 08:06 PM

Replies: 6 mmg Views: 1,525 Posted By Mark Blackburn Hi, yes there was an OSD version of the MMGC... Hi, yes there was an OSD version of the MMGC badge, it's the size of a collar badge and very scarce. See my gallery I have one there.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-01-09, 11:23 AM

Replies: 90 Norfolk Yeomanry Views: 15,301 Posted By Mark Blackburn Take a look at my gallery for a comparison, I'm... Take a look at my gallery for a comparison, I'm pretty sure the one shown is O.K. http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=110

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-12-08, 01:02 PM

Replies: 4 Unknown Maker Mark Views: 1,073 Posted By Mark Blackburn Yes, I have this makers mark on the slider of a... Yes, I have this makers mark on the slider of a 12th London Regiment (The Rangers) badge. K.K.2417 sealed 22nd August 1938. Mark

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-12-08, 02:27 PM

Replies: 8 dealer recomendation Views: 2,123 Posted By Mark Blackburn Hi Gordon, I have dealt with this dealer on many... Hi Gordon, I have dealt with this dealer on many occasions and have found him to be excellent. He tends to buy stock from Bosleys and Marlows auctions. I purchased two badges off him on 23rd of...

Forum: General Topics. 23-12-08, 04:40 PM

Replies: 7 Interesting web site Berkshire and Wiltshire Views: 1,558 Posted By Mark Blackburn Interesting web site Berkshire and Wiltshire Just been browsing and came across the following site all about the Infantry of Berkshire and Wiltshire. Some great photos of insignia under the collection section. ...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-12-08, 11:19 AM

Replies: 7 Welsh Guards OSD Views: 3,490 Posted By Mark Blackburn I've just brought 4 badges off this dealer and I... I've just brought 4 badges off this dealer and I must say I am very pleased with them and the service he provides. The golden rule of badge buying is to do your research first before you splash out...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-08-08, 07:06 PM

Replies: 3 Unidentified badge Views: 1,314 Posted By Mark Blackburn Thanks very much for the info, I was pulling my... Thanks very much for the info, I was pulling my hair out trying to identify this one. Thanks Mark

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-08-08, 04:34 PM

Replies: 3 Unidentified badge Views: 1,314 Posted By Mark Blackburn Unidentified badge http://www.priory-photodesign.co.uk/ccb.jpg Please can anyone help in identifying this badge, it was part of a large collection I purchased a few years ago. Could it be a Scottish Clan badge? ...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-08-08, 10:49 AM

Replies: 3 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers Views: 1,284 Posted By Mark Blackburn Looks like a restrike to me, The blackened back... Looks like a restrike to me, The blackened back always sets alarm bells ringing.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-08-08, 03:35 PM

Replies: 12 Guildford School OTC Views: 2,272 Posted By Mark Blackburn Hi Dave, we've all been stung in the past,... Hi Dave, we've all been stung in the past, and it does get you down when you find you've been conned. Why don't you keep up with the OSD badge collection, I know the're are a bit more...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-08-08, 09:14 AM

Replies: 16 Restrikes Views: 3,050 Posted By Mark Blackburn My father-in-law told me about this shop... My father-in-law told me about this shop originally, he's spent around £100 there in the last couple of years, the problem is he can't tell a restrike from his elbow and no matter how much I try and...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-08-08, 01:10 PM

Replies: 16 Restrikes Views: 3,050 Posted By Mark Blackburn Delusional I think. Delusional I think.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-08-08, 08:32 AM

Replies: 16 Restrikes Views: 3,050 Posted By Mark Blackburn Restrikes Hi, if anyone is interested in actually seeing what restrike badges are available on the market today, badges, shoulder titles, buttons, cloth etc. I found an amazing little shop run by an old lady...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-07-08, 09:26 AM

Replies: 8 South Staffs Badges Views: 1,789 Posted By Mark Blackburn Thanks for the info Blizzard.:) Thanks for the info Blizzard.:)

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-07-08, 11:19 AM

Replies: 5 The Royal Scots - Brass Shoulder Titles Views: 1,582 Posted By Mark Blackburn 180268843623 Noticed the above item on E-BAY... 180268843623 Noticed the above item on E-BAY 'T7 Royal Scots shoulder title' @ £29.99. Mark

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-07-08, 08:20 AM

Replies: 8 South Staffs Badges Views: 1,789 Posted By Mark Blackburn The statement is referring to the South... The statement is referring to the South Staffordshire Regiment badges only. Not any other regiments.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 24-07-08, 08:02 AM

Replies: 8 South Staffs Badges Views: 1,789 Posted By Mark Blackburn The Staffords 1881-1978 Just obtained a wonderful book from the Staffordshire Regiment museum at Whittington "The Staffords 1881-1978 badges and uniforms" by G Rosignoli and Capt. C.J. Whitehouse. This book answers my...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-07-08, 07:04 PM

Replies: 5 Royal Scots Views: 1,529 Posted By Mark Blackburn Royal Scots Hi all, picked this up a few years ago, thought it would be of interest to Royal Scots collectors. http://www.priory-photodesign.co.uk/rs.jpg Mark

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 22-07-08, 01:21 PM

Replies: 8 South Staffs Badges Views: 1,789 Posted By Mark Blackburn Thanks for that Dave, I've spoken to old... Thanks for that Dave, I've spoken to old soldiers form the South Staffs Regiment from that period and they remember swapping their kings crown badges for staybrites (much to their disgust). I...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 22-07-08, 11:20 AM

Replies: 8 South Staffs Badges Views: 1,789 Posted By Mark Blackburn South Staffs Badges Can anyone tell me if the South Staffordshire regiment badge in bi-metal with EIIR crown was actually ever issued. I've been to the regimental museum and they have no knowledge of such a badge, in...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 22-07-08, 06:09 AM

Replies: 13 Motor Machine Gun Corps Views: 10,726 Posted By Mark Blackburn Motor Machine Gun Corps Hi everyone, I picked this badge up a few years ago from Bosleys, it was in a bag of Machine Gun Corps items e.g officers badges, titles and collars. My main concern is it's rather crude...

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