British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Recent Books by Forum Members
   

Go Back   British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register GalleryAll Albums FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

 Other Pages: Galleries, Links etc.
Glossary  Books by Forum Members     Canadian Pre 1914    CEF    CEF Badge Inscriptions   Canadian post 1920     Canadian post 1953     British Cavalry Badges     Makers' Marks    Pipers' Badges  Canadian Cloth Titles  Books  SEARCH
 
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.07 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Phill Lockett
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 12-04-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 127
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thumbs up Thank you Barry Appreciate your detailed...

Thank you Barry

Appreciate your detailed answer.

Thats another thumbs up to get your book New Zealand Naval Forces 1921-1948!!!

cheers

Phill
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 11-04-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 137
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Wayne Much appreciated for the...

Thanks Wayne

Much appreciated for the detailed reply.

I'm still navigating (Pun intended!:eek:) my way with WWII Canadian cloth insignia as you know Canadian cloth can be hard to distinguish...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 11-04-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 137
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thank you David for your input. I have no...

Thank you David for your input.

I have no experiance with RCAF brevits so any help is appreciated.

cheers

Phill
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 10-04-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Tony Team,I have the best referance...

Thanks Tony

Team,I have the best referance material available,Jon Mills,Badges on Battledress I/II and at times I forget to look at the volumes!!!!:mad:

Everytime I have USED BOBD the info has...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 10-04-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By Phill Lockett
7th Hussars

Hi Team

Can you ID the era which this 7th Hussars was worn.

I have a Foresters cloth title with similar black openweave cotton cloth backing that is date 1947-1959 period(BBF), so im thinking...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-04-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 127
Posted By Phill Lockett
FAA Leading Air Mechnic-Electrical WWII

Hi team

Can some one educate me on this FAA Naval badge.

It is gold tinsel embroidered on thin felt, probably the thinnest felt in my collection and is paste backed.

When would this style of...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 10-04-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 137
Posted By Phill Lockett
Opinions RCAF Nav brevet WWII or Post WWII KC

Hi Team

wondering where this brevit wing fits into, WWII or Post WWII-1953 KC.

Differant shape and embroidery of wing and has mercerized cotton that shiny look.

I have a US Airborne oval...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 21-03-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks for the images Jerry I guess I was...

Thanks for the images Jerry

I guess I was thinking out loud with that style of wing in BODD and 5000 being made could have been used post war.

cheers guys

Phill
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-03-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Jerry Hope you are doing fine mate. ...

Thanks Jerry

Hope you are doing fine mate.

Yeah but the image in BODD is so close, if I nip the top off it would be the WWII variant.:):eek:

Ironically I have used BODD for everything else...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-03-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By Phill Lockett
Your thoughts on SAS wing

Hi Team

I have had this SAS wing as a 50s/60s era issued and worn ,however I came across the same wing in BODD pg 659 #3097 "...5000 as order placed August 1944....."

The only differance,I can...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-03-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 174
Posted By Phill Lockett
IRVIN PIN WWII or Post WWII employee pin?

Hi Team

Im a bit confused about IRVIN pins, would the one I have be a WWII or Post WWII employee pin or used as a logo souvinaire for the company in the 1950/60s.

I read all the threads but...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-03-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By Phill Lockett
Hi Marc My theory on the line thru the...

Hi Marc

My theory on the line thru the shrouds is that it is to stop or hold the silk shroud lines from being loosened from weather elements as the silk threads are loosely sewn onto the felt...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Alan Based on what has been...

Thanks Alan

Based on what has been mentioned,my thoughts are that the original intent behind a metal backing would of been to be used on a tropical uniform maybe early on and then later insignia...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks for the input guys. I first thought...

Thanks for the input guys.

I first thought this would of been used on a plaque and not uniform!

I have in my collection snap on stud Padded Para, SAS wing.

Also have a standard RAF, AD wing...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By Phill Lockett
APJI wing with metal backing

Hi Team

A nice hand made private purchase APJI wing , note the shroud , serif letters and green wreath. But most interesting is the metal APJI shaped brass backing.

Had pins on the back as one...
Forum: General Topics. 29-02-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Jerry For showing your crowns and...

Thanks Jerry

For showing your crowns and pips, I do have 2 economy badges in my collection , but never looked into it.

I did see Billys excellent post on his superb collection of economy...
Forum: General Topics. 29-02-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By Phill Lockett
Economy Captain Rank slides

Hi Team

I have this interesting economy Capt Rank slides, which I havent as yet come across any info on the forum as yet.

Hopefully some one will shed more light on econmy Officer Ranks and...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-02-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 99
Posted By Phill Lockett
Reconnaissance Corps Arm Of Service strip

Hi team

May I have opinions on this AOS strip.

The ones I have are used and tend to be felt on felt.

Because it is unissued/used I have my doubts, also were these used post WWII?

cheers
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-02-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks 1664 Very interesting note, but does...

Thanks 1664

Very interesting note, but does that have a bearing on authenticty or is it just a case of RM individual buying a then new green beret from a surplus store and afixing their RM badge?...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-02-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 555
Posted By Phill Lockett
Hi John The round circle with Arrow is 1st...

Hi John

The round circle with Arrow is 1st Logistic Command-Vietnam and is a First Pattern Twill subdued shoulder sleeve Insignia.

They were first issued c 1966-67, when the US Army went from...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 08-02-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 423
Posted By Phill Lockett
Salutations Marty looking forward to hearing...

Salutations Marty

looking forward to hearing from a Para/Pathfinder.

Enjoy the community.

cheers chopper

Phill
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-02-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Jon Quite a busy time 94-2002 , hope...

Thanks Jon

Quite a busy time 94-2002 , hope you can show 2003-2020.

I'm not sure but I havent seen many call signs on the forum or other forums ,a very interesting field to collect and hard to...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-02-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By Phill Lockett
Hi Jon Thats a lovely rare set , do you have...

Hi Jon

Thats a lovely rare set , do you have the dates they were used/issued?

I like call signs I have some in my collection mainly elite US individuals

cheers for showing.

Phill
Forum: General Topics. 04-02-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Phill Lockett
Thanks Gren Looking at the statue it is...

Thanks Gren

Looking at the statue it is silver plated brass as you can see the silver plate has worn off around the edges exposing the brass, so might be from the period , either way its still a...
Forum: General Topics. 02-02-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Phill Lockett
6th Airborne Division Cordon & Search and Pegasus Plaque

Hi team

I won an auction of 6th Airborne Division first edition.1949, Cordon and Search and a Pegasus plaque, an era that I have never delved into until ironically what is now in todays news.
...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump
mhs link

All times are GMT. The time now is 11:48 PM.

Site Home Page - Top

Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.