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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Today, 08:15 PM
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Posted By 41st
None of mine have level wing tips. Even the lower...

None of mine have level wing tips. Even the lower centre has wing tips at different heights, it only looks level because the back wing has been bent over. I picked this one up in mid Wales.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Today, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 930
Posted By 41st
Sorry Luke but your theory on the photo you have...

Sorry Luke but your theory on the photo you have used doesn’t hold any water at all. The photo is from one of my RPPCs & what you’re missing is the shoulder title which puts the timeframe nicely down...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,394
Posted By 41st
I’ve checked my notes and I’m afraid I have...

I’ve checked my notes and I’m afraid I have nothing on this. If you are able to provide a full copy scan of the card & preferably the details of the location of the photographer, this may help in...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-04-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By 41st
Ah, I see where you’re coming from.

Ah, I see where you’re coming from.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-04-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By 41st
There is plenty of photographic evidence for the...

There is plenty of photographic evidence for the 7th Welsh (Cyclists) wearing blackened cap badges & shoulder titles.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-04-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By 41st
This is an example of double braize holes behind...

This is an example of double braize holes behind the crown of a Pembs Yeo on lugs. They can also be found on examples with a shank.
On the post 1920 Welch variant you do find these longer ovoid...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-04-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By 41st
Todd, Not that I’ve ever seen. In most of the...

Todd,
Not that I’ve ever seen. In most of the early issue badges there is no overlay to the bottom title scroll so you only get the braize hole behind the crown. I have got some Pembs Yeo badges...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 15-04-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,394
Posted By 41st
Not one that readily springs to mind at that...

Not one that readily springs to mind at that size, but I’ll see if I have anything on it.
Forum: General Topics. 14-04-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 149
Posted By 41st
When he enlisted for the 39th Brigade he was a...

When he enlisted for the 39th Brigade he was a butcher living at Clydach near Brecon, not to be confused with the Clydach near Swansea. He had previously served with the 61st Foot (South...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-04-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By 41st
Some better photos of the two KC ORs version....

Some better photos of the two KC ORs version. I’ve looked through the Gaunt makers’ mark section & can see a 24mm Gaunt London but can’t tell if it’s accepted that this is a genuine mark. Any...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 22-03-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By 41st
Thanks Chris, I just have to wonder how long Mrs....

Thanks Chris, I just have to wonder how long Mrs. T will let me leave it hanging on the 18th C Welsh Dresser.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 22-03-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By 41st
Cleaned up to how it should look.

Cleaned up to how it should look.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 21-03-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By 41st
Bridle Bit Boss Badge

This is a unit that I didn’t think I would ever pick up a badge to.
This is a complete bridle bit with both boss badges for the 1st Glamorgan Light Cavalry Volunteers. Formed in 1861 with...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 06-03-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By 41st
Dave, I have a photo of that inspection...

Dave,
I have a photo of that inspection somewhere, I’ll see if I can dig it out.
In the meantime here are some close ups of the Officers’ s&g badges that Jonathan was too lazy to do. One just can’t...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 03-02-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 428
Posted By 41st
Absolutely superb

Absolutely superb
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-01-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By 41st
Yes Mark. Kevin

Yes Mark.
Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-01-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By 41st
To be fair I had a fighting chance of getting it...

To be fair I had a fighting chance of getting it back to a decent finish as the fire gilt was still there under all the crud. In my experience fire gilt does tend to last much better than later...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 26-01-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By 41st
41st Foot 1878 HP Refurbished

Finally managed to pick one up. Rather aged, bent and manky to start with but it has cleaned up nicely. That only leaves me with the Belgic & Regency plates to pick up to complete my full time line....
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-01-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By 41st
Alex, What is that feint stamp mark in front of...

Alex,
What is that feint stamp mark in front of the rhs lug?
Kevin
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 13-12-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,767
Posted By 41st
What’s the timeline on the MGS & blank versions...

What’s the timeline on the MGS & blank versions Dave?
Forum: General Topics. 12-12-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,444
Posted By 41st
Various Glamorgan

For me this year added these items to my collection:-
1. Officer’s 1868 Shako plate for Royal Glamorgan Light Infantry. Whilst in relic condition it’s a great complement to my later 1869-78 plate....
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-12-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By 41st
Thanks for confirming Alan. I rather thought that...

Thanks for confirming Alan. I rather thought that was the case. It was a freebie so no loss.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-12-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By 41st
Monmouthshire Trial Strike

Do we know if these were actually produced like this for approval or are they fantasy items? The item is white metal, it just appears darker in the photo.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 12-12-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,767
Posted By 41st
Hi Jonathan, You’ve just reminded me I need to...

Hi Jonathan,
You’ve just reminded me I need to get this one straightened out. Into the hot water it goes.
Hwyl,
Kevin
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 23-11-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,061
Posted By 41st
Thanks to Terry (Home Guard) a plume has now been...

Thanks to Terry (Home Guard) a plume has now been sourced. I have also identified the officer & I’ll post that info when I have a bit more time, together with some photos taken in better light.
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