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altcar73
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
12-08-22, 06:52 AM
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Mod police question
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altcar73
Billy, The blue ring QC star badge which you...
Billy,
The blue ring QC star badge which you show, is the current cap badge for Inspectorate ranks in the MoD Police. It looks a good genuine example. Ranks below Inspector wear the chrome plated...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
11-08-22, 08:33 PM
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Mod police question
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altcar73
Looks okay to me! Dave.
Looks okay to me!
Dave.
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
09-08-22, 07:01 PM
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Unknown RAF Button
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altcar73
A generic button worn by small airlines and by...
A generic button worn by small airlines and by uniformed staff at some airports etc.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
09-08-22, 03:34 PM
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Mod police question
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altcar73
MoD Police badges are not worn with a green...
MoD Police badges are not worn with a green backing. However, those of the War Dept. Constabulary (Army Dept. Constabulary), did have a green backing. That backing was simply one which was visible...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
09-08-22, 08:34 AM
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Mod police question
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altcar73
In the run up to the formation of the MoD Police,...
In the run up to the formation of the MoD Police, the "amalgamation working party" sent samples of the suggested combined force badges to detachments of the three former forces which were to be...
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General Topics.
06-08-22, 09:41 AM
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MILITARIA COLLECTION INSURANCE
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altcar73
Personally, I would not bother with insurance for...
Personally, I would not bother with insurance for a badge collection. Anybody wishing to "screw" your house would be unlikely to want your badges. These days burglars want items they can quickly...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
28-07-22, 09:44 AM
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unknown shoulder titles
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altcar73
If you wish to sell this "AD&RCo" badge please PM...
If you wish to sell this "AD&RCo" badge please PM me.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
26-07-22, 08:01 PM
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Help Required !! my unknowns for ID please
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altcar73
No:- 4 is Nottingham Corporation...
No:- 4 is Nottingham Corporation Transport/Tramways.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
25-07-22, 07:53 AM
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Two collar badges
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255
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altcar73
Its not a good idea to take as gospel what...
Its not a good idea to take as gospel what dealers tell you!!
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
24-07-22, 03:22 PM
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Unknown buckle for ID ..thank you ;)
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altcar73
It does not look right. The outer may be okay. It...
It does not look right. The outer may be okay. It should possibly have a matching (metal) centre featuring a QC (Colonial period). The male (centre) may be Nigeria military.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
24-07-22, 02:00 PM
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Two collar badges
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altcar73
Its from Sheffield, but its not something worn by...
Its from Sheffield, but its not something worn by Sheffield Police.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
24-07-22, 01:59 PM
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Unknown buckle for ID ..thank you ;)
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altcar73
No, its not Nigeria Police. Dave.
No, its not Nigeria Police.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
24-07-22, 12:20 PM
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Two collar badges
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altcar73
The Coat of Arms is from the City of Sheffield. ...
The Coat of Arms is from the City of Sheffield.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
15-07-22, 08:52 AM
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London Transport Button
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altcar73
London Transport Police wore epaulettes on tunics...
London Transport Police wore epaulettes on tunics and on greatcoats. However, these were sewn on in a similar manner to other police forces. If you've discounted use on a cap then I'm unable to...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
14-07-22, 10:35 AM
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London Transport Button
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Posted By
altcar73
Possibly worn on each side of the cap to secure...
Possibly worn on each side of the cap to secure the bull strap.
Dave.
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
10-07-22, 04:14 PM
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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
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Posted By
altcar73
It was worn many years ago by several uniformed...
It was worn many years ago by several uniformed organisations on the BIOT, including the police. However, the police have used a QC star patterned enamel cap badge for at least the last 20 odd years...
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The Home Front
06-07-22, 01:29 PM
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Help! REV Gomm forced to stop selling military badges by MoD
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altcar73
That's an interesting development. Presumably the...
That's an interesting development. Presumably the MoD are exercising their "Intellectual Property Rights". Its a pity they don't do that in respect of the many individuals who peddle repro. badges.
...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
06-07-22, 01:22 PM
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Unknown Naval Badges for ID
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altcar73
Simon, "KHM" is "King's Harbour Master." I...
Simon,
"KHM" is "King's Harbour Master." I think that position is usually held by a guy at the RN Portsmouth Naval Base. I think the one with the Crown atop is from Belgium.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
02-07-22, 02:04 PM
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Unknown F CWS B badge, any ideas ??
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altcar73
Spot on. CWS Fire Brigade. Dave.
Spot on. CWS Fire Brigade.
Dave.
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General Topics.
01-07-22, 10:47 AM
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Bosley's Auction
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Posted By
altcar73
I've never come across any auctioneer who says...
I've never come across any auctioneer who says "By the way this lot is full of rubbish, I'll just mention that so you'll know". Its your job as the potential bidder to look at the images in advance...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
30-06-22, 09:10 PM
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unknown Artillery badge
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Posted By
altcar73
The badge and fittings suggest a "prop" badge for...
The badge and fittings suggest a "prop" badge for TV or theatre.
Dave.
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General Topics.
29-06-22, 06:05 PM
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10
Photographing Badges with a Light Box
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altcar73
Simon, Keep at it and you will get the...
Simon,
Keep at it and you will get the knack. Some badges are more difficult than others. I've found that using a flash causes more problems. Take them outside in a good light, but not in the sun....
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
28-06-22, 08:31 AM
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Aggrieved medal buyer
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altcar73
I have bought from that auction house (medals)...
I have bought from that auction house (medals) and did not have a problem with either the medals or their service.
The gent selling the medal should really seek some formal resolution. Simply...
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General Topics.
26-06-22, 11:07 AM
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10
Photographing Badges with a Light Box
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458
Posted By
altcar73
Simon, I use a good digital camera to...
Simon,
I use a good digital camera to photograph badges. If you have a copy of any of my books you will see the results. Perhaps not as good as a light box but good enough. After photographing I...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
20-06-22, 02:04 PM
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3
Unknown white metal rose
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258
Posted By
altcar73
Could be any early rank (epaulette) badge worn by...
Could be any early rank (epaulette) badge worn by certain police forces.
Dave.
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