Recent Books by Forum Members
British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum
>
Search Forums
Search Results
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Register
Gallery
All Albums
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Tag Search
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
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 3
1
2
3
>
Showing results 1 to 25 of 58
Search took
0.00
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
Dr B
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
15-01-13, 10:49 PM
Replies:
6
British Legion?
Views:
890
Posted By
Dr B
Phil2M DEAD RINGER! Thanks...thanks Dr B
Phil2M DEAD RINGER!
Thanks...thanks
Dr B
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
15-01-13, 05:56 PM
Replies:
6
British Legion?
Views:
890
Posted By
Dr B
British Legion?
Here is an enigma. British Legion, Cox #2034, enamels with crown and star in "silver."
Is this an officers affectation, a fantantsy, or legit?
Found in a junk shop in western Missouri and...
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
16-06-12, 04:26 PM
Replies:
43
Can someone shed any light on this.....
Views:
8,277
Posted By
Dr B
Oz nurses wore this size badge as a cape closure...
Oz nurses wore this size badge as a cape closure during the wars. Maybe???
Dr B
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
14-05-12, 12:06 PM
Replies:
10
belt buckle, need help
Views:
1,125
Posted By
Dr B
I wholeheartedly agree with 8th Foot. Terry
I wholeheartedly agree with 8th Foot.
Terry
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
16-02-12, 02:09 PM
Replies:
5
DUM SPIRO SPERO CAP BADGE?
Views:
1,572
Posted By
Dr B
...I possess a Sarawak Rangers badge and it is a...
...I possess a Sarawak Rangers badge and it is a brass circulet with Sarawak Rangers inscribed upon it. Perhaps it is police as mentioned previously.
Terry (Dr B):)
Forum:
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
15-02-12, 02:12 PM
Replies:
8
Identifying fakes
Views:
1,418
Posted By
Dr B
...Quick answer, yes and no. Terry (Dr B):D
...Quick answer, yes and no.
Terry (Dr B):D
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
13-02-12, 03:25 PM
Replies:
1
1st WW Qualification badges
Views:
805
Posted By
Dr B
The "R" is for range taker or range finder. Nice...
The "R" is for range taker or range finder. Nice collection!
Dr B
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
26-01-12, 03:34 PM
Replies:
6
Help with these (probably quite common) badges!
Views:
1,041
Posted By
Dr B
...Those collars may be Tyneside Irish. I have...
...Those collars may be Tyneside Irish. I have one and pursued its design for years. Churchill alludes to them in his book on page 36.
Dr B;)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
09-01-12, 04:59 PM
Replies:
8
Help Identifying Armoured / Cavalry Releated badges
Views:
1,219
Posted By
Dr B
I think the second (armored car) is the cap...
I think the second (armored car) is the cap badge for the 1st Australian Armored Car Regt, pre WWII, the third picture features the brass tank on top that has been argured over for years..some say...
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
08-01-12, 02:05 PM
Replies:
4
Prince of Wales Crest (large)
Views:
1,076
Posted By
Dr B
POW Feathers
I think there is a tendancy here on the forum to consider mystery badges as belongling to units formed in the British Isles. This is probably correct about 99% of the time. But sometimes we have to...
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
07-01-12, 02:02 PM
Replies:
4
Rank pips?
Views:
1,133
Posted By
Dr B
... as alluded to, maybe US forces serving with...
... as alluded to, maybe US forces serving with the Brits, but I really cannot endorse the US Army wearing "foreign" insignia. Those couldn't be US. Our rank system is entirely different.
Dr B;)
Forum:
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
05-01-12, 04:22 PM
Replies:
4
WILD GEESE - BADGE/BROOCH
Views:
2,411
Posted By
Dr B
Wijld Geese
...I cannot give you any hard info on Wild Geese badges, but in the movie of the same name, all wore their regimental badges, including Rodger Moore and Richard Burton.
Dr B
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
05-01-12, 04:12 PM
Replies:
3
ID and Date of Buttons
Views:
984
Posted By
Dr B
Buttons
...The top right is probably US Navy, but enlisted rather than officers. The officers have an eagle perched on an anchor (I know, I used to wear them!)
Dr B;)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
28-12-11, 02:33 PM
Replies:
6
Scouts (Reconnasance corps)
Views:
1,295
Posted By
Dr B
Billy...the "S" within the wreath was for...
Billy...the "S" within the wreath was for "Surveyor, Royal Artillery."
Dr B:)
Forum:
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
30-11-11, 02:19 PM
Replies:
3
Die stamped vrs cast badges
Views:
2,546
Posted By
Dr B
Die stamped vrs cast badges
I need some sage advice regarding die-cast badges vrs casted ones. Other than the rather obvious ones which are cast, how does one tell the difference between the aforementioned ones? I have seen the...
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-11-11, 03:59 PM
Replies:
7
Scottish territorial collar badge
Views:
1,233
Posted By
Dr B
As a point of reference, ebro, the "star" is...
As a point of reference, ebro, the "star" is referred to as a "mullet" in the badge description. It is supposed to represent a spur.
Dr B ;)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-11-11, 03:55 PM
Replies:
4
Unknown collars
Views:
1,010
Posted By
Dr B
Ray 6930....sorry, but both common and cheap....
Ray 6930....sorry, but both common and cheap. There is no fortune lurking in these two collars.
Dr B :)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-11-11, 03:37 PM
Replies:
4
Unknown collars
Views:
1,010
Posted By
Dr B
Seven flame tips say "Royal Artillery" RE have...
Seven flame tips say "Royal Artillery" RE have two more flames within the seven.
Dr B :)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-11-11, 03:33 PM
Replies:
7
Scottish territorial collar badge
Views:
1,233
Posted By
Dr B
Looks like a Cameronian Territorial to me...
Looks like a Cameronian Territorial to me (Mullet)
Dr B :)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
11-10-11, 12:55 PM
Replies:
18
WM roses
Views:
2,774
Posted By
Dr B
Read that as 49th Div. Miss-type and this program...
Read that as 49th Div. Miss-type and this program won't let me edit the thing.
Doc B
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
11-10-11, 12:43 PM
Replies:
18
WM roses
Views:
2,774
Posted By
Dr B
Metal Roses
I think the first is the 40th Yorkshire (West Riding) from 1936-1940.
Doc B;)
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
08-09-11, 01:38 PM
Replies:
7
unknown badge "7", help needed
Views:
1,175
Posted By
Dr B
Seventh Battalion, London Regiment...the "shiny...
Seventh Battalion, London Regiment...the "shiny Seventh."
Dr B
Forum:
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
10-07-11, 03:43 PM
Replies:
10
RISING SUN – ORIGINAL OR RESTRIKE?
Views:
2,506
Posted By
Dr B
Tiptaft redux
Hi there, badgecollector,
I like your comments on the rising sun badge and they make a lot more sense than did mine. I was going on supposition, not published facts. Oz "stuff" is not my strong...
Forum:
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
09-07-11, 03:38 PM
Replies:
10
RISING SUN – ORIGINAL OR RESTRIKE?
Views:
2,506
Posted By
Dr B
Tiptaft
...these Tiptaft critters were made for the army very early in WW1 before the badge-making tools/dies were available in Oz, and as such, considered "choice"
Mine was an accidental purchase before...
Forum:
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
18-04-11, 08:58 PM
Replies:
4
Royal Corps of Transport ?? "Bullion Badge"
Views:
1,418
Posted By
Dr B
Why?...
Why? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!
Dr B
:rolleyes:
Showing results 1 to 25 of 58
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
>
Forum Jump
User Control Panel
Private Messages
Subscriptions
Who's Online
Search Forums
Forums Home
Common Forums
Forum Rules, Privacy and email address for login issues etc.
New Member Introduction Zone
Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
Headdress
The Home Front
The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
British Military Insignia
General Topics.
Anodised Aluminium Badges
Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
Infantry (& Guards) Badges
Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
Other Army Departments and Corps Badges
Schools, OTC and Cadets
Formation Signs and Patches
Royal Navy and Royal Marines
Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges.
Military Buttons
Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
Canadian Military Insignia
General Topics
CEF BOOK PROJECT
Cavalry and Armoured Units
Infantry
Airborne and Special Forces
Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery
Officer Training and Cadets
Formation and Tasking Signs
Air Force (RCAF and CAF)
Royal Canadian Navy
1968 post unification: CAF(N)
Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins
Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
Australian Military Insignia
General Topics
Light Horse and Armoured (RAAC)
Infantry and Special Forces
Other Corps
The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun)
University Regiments, Officer Training Units and Cadets
Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches
The Royal Australian Navy and Air Force (RAN & RAAF)
Photographs of Australian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
South African Military and Police Insignia
General Topics
Army
Navy
Air Force
Police
Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
Other Commonwealth Military Insignia
New Zealand Badges
Indian Badges
Arab Nations
Colonial Police and Paramilitary Badges
All other Colonial Badges
Everything Else
Military Book and Media Reviews
Other Military Topics
Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
Foreign Badges and Insignia
Other Militaria
Off topic
Forum Operation
All times are GMT. The time now is
09:07 PM
.
Site Home Page
-
Top
Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.