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Forum: Off topic 17-12-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By Dieppe42
Custom Bullion Patches

I play in a Pipeband to support our local County Sheriff's Office. Our former PM is recalling the custom capbadges he designed and I am looking possible to replace them with a Bullion version of the...
Forum: General Topics 22-03-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,474
Posted By Dieppe42
He died in of Pneumonia in 1916 while at home on...

He died in of Pneumonia in 1916 while at home on leave from the 1st FA Training Depot, CAMC, London, Ontario, and is buried at St. John's Anglican Church in Sandwich, Ontario.

Philip
Forum: General Topics 19-03-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By Dieppe42
This is the one for my Great Uncle. James Laidlaw...

This is the one for my Great Uncle. James Laidlaw CAMC CEF, care of the National Archives of Canada.
Forum: General Topics. 19-03-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,739
Posted By Dieppe42
The way do it in our Civilian band (Sheriffs...

The way do it in our Civilian band (Sheriffs Dept) is open the "blade" at the bottom slightly so that when you push the blackcock feather between the rosette and the cap badge cross pin, it will...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-02-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dieppe42
Sorry Eddie, it's Silver (not chrome, WM,...

Sorry Eddie, it's Silver (not chrome, WM, Anodized...).....tagged as Pipers.Lowland Regt. (hoping that makes sense)

The shape matches the Cap Badge of The 52nd Lowland Volunteers on Wikipedia page...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-02-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dieppe42
The scan makes it look real rough on the face,...

The scan makes it look real rough on the face, almost like a sand cast, but it is smooth. I will have to try with my camera.

Philip
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-02-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dieppe42
Estate finds #2

Opinions welcome as always.

Learning to use the new scanner. Need to figure out how to get it to focus past lugs....

Could you give me your opinion on this Lowland Regt. Badge. It is not marked...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-02-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Dieppe42
There's my hook for selling them as re-strikes....

There's my hook for selling them as re-strikes. "Re-struck for use in 1968...blah, blah".....LOL

Thanks for the info..

Philip
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-02-12, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Dieppe42
There is another Gordon's with normal cap badge...

There is another Gordon's with normal cap badge lugs, and I am assuming this is a fantasy item? Too bad on the 92's because the detail is amazing. The twisted rope above the rim of the crown, the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-02-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Dieppe42
Thanks for the feedback, lot's more to go. I am...

Thanks for the feedback, lot's more to go. I am not super concerned as I only spent $150 on the boxes and got a Robert Allison & Son's pipers dirk out of it. (Along with another un-named dirk)
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-02-12, 03:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Dieppe42
Comments on my Estate finds #1

I had posted a note a few days ago the I had encountered an Estate Sale with 4 Apple boxes full of Scottish Militaria. I am slowly going through the stuff and need your opinions on Cap Badges,...
Forum: General Topics. 28-01-12, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,187
Posted By Dieppe42
That is the plan... The only badges I trust...

That is the plan...

The only badges I trust are the ones my Granfather had on his hate belt....:)
Forum: General Topics. 27-01-12, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,187
Posted By Dieppe42
Smile I am actually in Northern California. Don't mind...

I am actually in Northern California. Don't mind dealing internationally as long as I am treated fairly. :)

Philip
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 26-01-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,673
Posted By Dieppe42
I wondered this about my Grandfather, and other...

I wondered this about my Grandfather, and other POW's. A POW from the Dieppe Raid, survived the Death March from Poland/Czech border to Western Germany. (StalagVIIIB to Stalag 357) near...
Forum: General Topics. 26-01-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,187
Posted By Dieppe42
Mostly Scottish Regiments of UK and Canada. Also...

Mostly Scottish Regiments of UK and Canada. Also some Belgian medals I believe. (I will have to post a photo here for guidance.)

Philip
Forum: General Topics. 26-01-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,187
Posted By Dieppe42
OT Trusted Campaign Medal Dealer?

Well Gents,

Never thought it would happen but I stumbled into a "Honey Hole" of cap badges and militaria. (4 fruit boxes full at a garage sale) Two boxes in hand, I pick up the other two on...
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-07-11, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dieppe42
So no feedback?

So does anyone on the forum have a picture of the cap badge worn by the 1st Field Ambulance, or 1st Field Ambulance Training Depot CEF?

Thanks,

Philip
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 24-06-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dieppe42
1st FA Training Depot, CAMC Piper

My Great Uncle A/Sgt James J. Laidlaw, 1st Field Ambulance Training Depot, Canadian Army Medical Corps CEF. He was Pipe Major of their band (Even though he doesn't wear the appointment of inverted 4...
Forum: Infantry 25-04-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,067
Posted By Dieppe42
Wow, loved seeing this. My Grandfather and Great...

Wow, loved seeing this. My Grandfather and Great Uncle were both in the 21st Essex Fusiliers. Great Uncle attested to CAMC and passed away in 1916, and Grandfather stayed in Essex Scottish till Aug...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-04-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Dieppe42
The center section is not crisp on the back, but...

The center section is not crisp on the back, but the crown looks very crisp from the rear. Patina looks pretty good also, I would be happy with it.
Forum: General Topics 19-04-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By Dieppe42
the two piece buckle with the lozenge that in...

the two piece buckle with the lozenge that in inserted into the outer frame to close it, most seen in Stable Belts.

I am sure I have the wrong name for it.........
Forum: General Topics 18-04-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By Dieppe42
Scully's

RCAMC (Locket Buckle) And Essex and Kent Scottish.

I know getting CAMC and Essex Scottish are not going to happen.


Philip
Forum: General Topics 15-04-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By Dieppe42
Marway

I have purchased Cap Badges from Marway but have never seen the buckles I want. RCAMC and E&K Scottish. (Really want CAMC and Essex Scottish, but know that that is a dream.
Forum: General Topics 14-04-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By Dieppe42
Can we buy Regt. buckles directly from Scully?

I wanted to purchase a couple of Regimental buckles to commemorate service by relatives while I am Piping. Can we buy locket belt buckles directly from Scully in Canada?


Thx,

Philip
Forum: General Topics 10-05-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,288
Posted By Dieppe42
If they only got credit for the war years, it...

If they only got credit for the war years, it would be white for 1939 and 5 reds (40,41,42,43,44,45) correct?


Philip
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