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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 23-12-23, 01:59 AM
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Views: 324
Posted By EwanWhite
That is most interesting, many thanks. I shall...

That is most interesting, many thanks. I shall give them a quick bath in the ultrasonic and see if there’s any gilt remaining under the grime.

All the best,
Alexander
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 21-12-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By EwanWhite
Derbyshire Imperial Yeomanry collars

G’day there folks,

Acquired these lovely little Derbyshire Imperial Yeomanry collars recently. They’re marked JR Gaunt London, and were listed as silver and gilt. I’m curious, has anyone seen...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-06-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By EwanWhite
Still chasing a centrepiece for this little...

Still chasing a centrepiece for this little beauty. Any help greatly appreciated.
Forum: General Topics. 14-05-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By EwanWhite
Thanks for the link. I’ll give them a ring today,...

Thanks for the link. I’ll give them a ring today, see if I can get to the bottom of it.
Forum: General Topics. 14-05-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By EwanWhite
Importing horsehair plumes into Australia

G’day there folks,

A question for all my Australian compatriots, has anyone had any experience/issues bringing helmets with horsehair plumes attached into the country?

Theres a cracking pre...
Forum: Headdress 13-05-23, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By EwanWhite
Interesting, I wonder why they decided to modify...

Interesting, I wonder why they decided to modify the design. That being said, the British Army were quite fond of changing their headdresses every few years. I shudder to think of the number of...
Forum: Headdress 12-05-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By EwanWhite
Cheers chaps, and thank you for that information...

Cheers chaps, and thank you for that information Simon. Might I ask what dates it was worn/when they changed the shape of the helmet?

This is the first time I’ve really dipped my toes into...
Forum: Headdress 11-05-23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By EwanWhite
2nd Nottinghamshire RV Helmet

G'day there folks,

Picked up this cracking Officer's blue cloth helmet from the 2nd Nottinghamshire Rifle Volunteers at an online auction last week.

Helmet plate's a nice two piece construction...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-05-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By EwanWhite
Derby Militia Shako centrepiece

G’day there folks,

I managed to pick up this cracking 1st Derby Militia shako. It is however missing its centre disc and VR cypher.

I was wondering if someone might have a spare VR...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-03-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By EwanWhite
Many thanks for all your encouragement and...

Many thanks for all your encouragement and feedback, 'tis most definitely appreciated.

I managed to find a piece of black velvet from a local craft shop (after traipsing my way across much of...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-02-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By EwanWhite
Northants HP restoration

G'day there,

I'm in the process of restoring a Northamptonshire Regiment Helmet plate that I recently acquired.

Does anyone know whether the black backing material used would be velvet or...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 15-12-21, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By EwanWhite
Definitely given me some food for thought. ...

Definitely given me some food for thought. Re-gilding/silver is off the table, but I'll take it to a jeweller, see if they can put it in an ultrasonic cleaner, try and dislodge the final bits of...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 14-12-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By EwanWhite
West Somerset Yeomanry

G'day there!

Picked up this West Somerset Yeomanry shako plate around 6 months ago.

I've been discussing the possibility of getting the badge re-silvered/gilt with its previous owner. We...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-01-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By EwanWhite
Thanks for the input! Might keep me powder dry...

Thanks for the input! Might keep me powder dry on this one and try get one from a reputable vendor.

Happy New Year to you all,
Alexander
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-01-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By EwanWhite
Thanks for that! The construction threw me...

Thanks for that! The construction threw me slightly too. There’s one one on British Army Badges which appears to be a single piece. Just wanted to be sure ��
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-01-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By EwanWhite
G’day there! Looks like it is. ...

G’day there!

Looks like it is.

Alexander
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-01-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By EwanWhite
Victorian Derbyshire Regt HP

G’day there,

Spotted this in a facebook badge group, do you guys think its the genuine article? If so, any ideas about valuation?

All the best,
Alexander
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-12-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By EwanWhite
G’day there! Thank you for that, tis greatly...

G’day there!

Thank you for that, tis greatly appreciated.

All the best,
Alexander
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-12-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By EwanWhite
CEF collar badge/shoulder title ID WWI

G'day there folks!

When I was rummaging around a chest of family pictures, I came across a post card sent to my great grandmother by her cousin.

There is a small inscription in pencil on the...
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