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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Today, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 28
Posted By Rob Miller
It doesn't seem to be in Parkyn or Ripley, but...

It doesn't seem to be in Parkyn or Ripley, but you are right it could say 60TH.

Rob
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Today, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 28
Posted By Rob Miller
Thats certainly the same, but does it say CORPS? ...

Thats certainly the same, but does it say CORPS?

Rob
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. Today, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12
Posted By Rob Miller
Royal Artillery Officer Cadet

I was drawn to this by the local to me Exeter photographer.

Is he an Officer Cadet from Woolwich home on leave or were there any Artillery OCBs in Devon?

The buttons don't quite look like...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Today, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 28
Posted By Rob Miller
Unknown Rifles Button

25mm Silver plated spun backed Officers quality, back mark E.STILLWELL & SON LONDON

Looks like ---- RIFLES ?

Rob
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-04-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you for the replies, scale is the answer...

Thank you for the replies, scale is the answer then.

Rob
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-04-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By Rob Miller
East Surrey

This was sold as possibly Devonshire, I'm thinking its East Surrey?

And is it me or are they quite large collar badges?

Rob
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-04-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By Rob Miller
I wonder if I should have given a third option in...

I wonder if I should have given a third option in the poll, "I genuinely don't know"?

Rob
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-04-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By Rob Miller
Devonshire Regiment Officers service Dress OSD

A recent buy, I'm 50/50 on whether this is genuine, are OSDs being faked?

Rob
Forum: Military Buttons 17-04-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you again David, another possability. ...

Thank you again David, another possability.

Rob
Forum: Military Buttons 15-04-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you, you may be right there are other early...

Thank you, you may be right there are other early buttons which show a similar "S".

Not Southern Railways as they were founded in 1923.

Rob
Forum: Military Buttons 15-04-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you Dave There is a similar "IR"...

Thank you Dave

There is a similar "IR" button in Ripleys Rifle Volunteers relating to Cumbria but it seems to be very uncertain?

Could it be "LR" for a Somerset unit, 17th Lyncombe or 21st...
Forum: Military Buttons 14-04-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By Rob Miller
Titley of Bath Buttons

Two new buys that came together yesterday, I don't think I have encountered these back marks before.

Is the first button an early Bath Police button? and any ideas on the second please?

Rob
Forum: General Topics. 14-04-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Rob Miller
Lovely, I have several buttons with W.Jones...

Lovely, I have several buttons with W.Jones backmarks.

Could i ask for a clearer scan of the sheet please.

Rob
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Forum: Military Buttons 12-04-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By Rob Miller
I buy on ebay but I'm paying more than I would...

I buy on ebay but I'm paying more than I would like to with the postage.

I try to buy at Militaria fairs but there aren't many button dealers and I'm struggling to see the pesky things these days....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-04-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 235
Posted By Rob Miller
It may have been attached to a Regimental trophy...

It may have been attached to a Regimental trophy or an item from a mess?

Rob
Forum: Arab Nations 31-03-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By Rob Miller
Lovely, what era is that? Rob

Lovely, what era is that?

Rob
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 30-03-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you for the reply Jon, that does answer my...

Thank you for the reply Jon, that does answer my question.

It could be that for the 3 Corps, 1st was only issued embroidereed, 2nd embroidered and printed, 3rd printed only?

The two that sold...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-03-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Rob Miller
This is the more contested 2nd Corps badge from...

This is the more contested 2nd Corps badge from the same seller.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315233046449?_trksid=p2471758.m4704
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-03-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you all for the replies As I said in...

Thank you all for the replies

As I said in my original post I have seen several original embroidered examples and I'm guite sure they are the type used during the period 1940-42.

But the much...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 28-03-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Rob Miller
Thank you for the reply Marc, I thought the...

Thank you for the reply Marc, I thought the Calico pattern books were later, probably just before the Anti Aircraft Corps and Divisional badges were discontinued?

Rob
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 27-03-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Rob Miller
Printed Anti Aircraft Corps Formation Signs

A recent buy of a 1st AA Corps printed formation badge, there was a 2nd as well but the price was a little high for me.

ebay 315233046449

I have seen several embroidered 1st badges but never a...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-03-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,583
Posted By Rob Miller
Another badge from the same dies, this time...

Another badge from the same dies, this time someone has had a go at enameling it as a brooch, but it still retains its lugs?

However it does appear to have age.

Rob
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 03-03-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By Rob Miller
Another PM sent Rob

Another PM sent
Rob
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 02-03-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By Rob Miller
PM sent Rob

PM sent

Rob
Forum: General Topics 24-02-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,769
Posted By Rob Miller
I have been looking at this subject recently and...

I have been looking at this subject recently and I have noticed the quality of these buttons so far

QVC Crown - Other Ranks
QVC Beaver - Other Ranks and Officers spun backs
KC Crown - Other...
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