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
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 2
1
2
>
Showing results 1 to 25 of 28
Search took
0.01
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
Artynut
Forum:
Military Buttons
12-02-20, 03:50 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
I’d like to offer a possible answer. The button...
I’d like to offer a possible answer. The button may have been for a contingent of Artillery sponsored by a Nizam of an Indian state or territory. This supposition comes from the fact that in my...
Forum:
Military Buttons
07-02-20, 02:46 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
I really hate to stick my neck out but as no one...
I really hate to stick my neck out but as no one has answered Lazio yet, Here goes. As per LITCHFIELD, this design was used by the RA from c1800. Additionally, used by the HEIC at a later date. The...
Forum:
Military Buttons
23-01-20, 11:55 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Same thread, different day! Would any member care...
Same thread, different day! Would any member care to speculate on this 18mm dia. Button? Computer would not accept Nepaul at first, now it shows as spelling mistake! Ghurka connection? Anyone? ...
Forum:
Military Buttons
16-01-20, 11:23 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Pete, That was a very informative and useful post...
Pete, That was a very informative and useful post which included the historical origin of the “Blazer”. I have more of those buttons,(large & small) with NO makers mark. Hopefully, one day I might...
Forum:
Military Buttons
15-01-20, 11:03 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Great stuff Pete! I felt strongly that it was...
Great stuff Pete! I felt strongly that it was nothing to do with the R.A. Too much Navy and not enough gunnery depicted. However, can you enlarge on your information? My understanding is that three...
Forum:
Military Buttons
15-01-20, 03:48 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Pete, Thank you for that very convincing...
Pete, Thank you for that very convincing explanation, I’ll go with that! Sounds as if I should be asking you about another button I have. It’s a naval one and I’m hoping that the letters I see are...
Forum:
Military Buttons
14-01-20, 03:47 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Just wondering then, Do I assume my button on...
Just wondering then, Do I assume my button on view a few posts ago is A= worthless, B= a fantasy piece or C= just not worth mentioning again? There seems to be a very divided opinion on it! Regards,...
Forum:
Military Buttons
14-01-20, 12:41 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Hello Guzman and others, I have it on authority...
Hello Guzman and others, I have it on authority of Tim Burt, that it is for Royal Navy Transports.. A line drawing of it is in his book.
Forum:
Military Buttons
12-01-20, 06:40 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Reference my previous post Royal Navy button....
Reference my previous post Royal Navy button. also included are two other buttons, hoping someone can identify them. Thank you. David J.
Forum:
Military Buttons
12-01-20, 06:25 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Tiger Pete, However I got it, It was to my...
Tiger Pete, However I got it, It was to my benefit. Thank you. As this is the “button “ section of the forum, I should admit to making a real “Foot in my mouth” mistake a few days ago in a comment...
Forum:
Military Buttons
11-01-20, 02:44 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
And to Tiger Pete, Thank you for your unwitting...
And to Tiger Pete, Thank you for your unwitting answer to one of my previous posts, Ref. What does the PWR stand for on the Brighton Volunteer Artillery button That I have. Regards, David J.
Forum:
Military Buttons
11-01-20, 02:39 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
To fairlie63, When I started getting into buttons...
To fairlie63, When I started getting into buttons of the Royal Artillery, they generally ran at about .50c to 3.00 Canadian. Then I decided on expanding to all the former British Empire artillery and...
Forum:
Military Buttons
11-01-20, 02:25 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Tried to change the button, this is second try, A...
Tried to change the button, this is second try, A little more modern than my last post.
Forum:
Military Buttons
08-01-20, 05:39 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Thank you for sharing that Lazio. That's half the...
Thank you for sharing that Lazio. That's half the mystery solved! Here is mine, and please enlighten me on what the PWR stands for. Regards, D.J.
Forum:
Military Buttons
08-01-20, 12:57 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Lazio, your button appears to be flat and Gilt...
Lazio, your button appears to be flat and Gilt (at one time?) and very clearly is RSLA. I did not explain fully in my previous post, but Litchfield states the letters on the button in his book bears...
Forum:
Military Buttons
08-01-20, 01:28 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Artillery button
Members may have the book referred to in my previous post. If so, what would be the opinion then of the button listed as ev7 ? the button illustrated, clearly shows (IMO) the letters RS and LA as...
Forum:
Military Buttons
08-01-20, 12:47 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Artillery button
I have one of those Lazio, with lug but no sign of any back mark. Here is another of mine which in "Litchfield's" book is listed as ev10, I'd like opinions on whether there is a misprint in his...
Forum:
Military Buttons
05-01-20, 10:50 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
thank you Mark, did you ever check my last PM to...
thank you Mark, did you ever check my last PM to you?. I DO value your posts and comments. Do you ever communicate with a Mr. Jobson ?
Forum:
Military Buttons
04-01-20, 10:26 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Hi Lazio, I was thinking that they do not seem to...
Hi Lazio, I was thinking that they do not seem to be of much interest to most members but on showing some of them to an old gunner a few days ago, he was stunned to see all the Regular, Militia and...
Forum:
Military Buttons
29-11-19, 01:31 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Yes I do Lazio, mine is not as well defined but...
Yes I do Lazio, mine is not as well defined but never the less, It is a very rare piece. Bidding was strong. Apparently the people of Northfleet really wanted it. I knew nothing of it untill my Son...
Forum:
Military Buttons
27-11-19, 10:05 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Two more buttons of interest. The first is RHA...
Two more buttons of interest. The first is RHA with William 1V cypher, second is same but George 111 cypher. Both no back mark.
Forum:
Military Buttons
27-11-19, 09:44 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Lazio, I can find no reference to a button...
Lazio, I can find no reference to a button similar to the one in your post. Also it appears that information on the Cinque Ports Artillery units is rather sketchy to say the least! Litchfield’s book...
Forum:
Military Buttons
27-11-19, 12:29 PM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Simon, Yes, as I see no trace of silver plate and...
Simon, Yes, as I see no trace of silver plate and it hasn’t gone black. The Liverpool one of course has a lot of gilt still attached. D.J.
Forum:
Military Buttons
27-11-19, 04:23 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
Mark, (54 Bty) Here is the button refered to in...
Mark, (54 Bty) Here is the button refered to in my last post. Regards, David J.
Forum:
Military Buttons
27-11-19, 04:20 AM
Replies:
82
Artillery button
Views:
3,356
Posted By
Artynut
For Simon (Manchesters) As promised, the only...
For Simon (Manchesters) As promised, the only artillery buttons I have from Lancashire. Mark, Another button that has me wondering is the third button. Trails very different to the normal 3 gun...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 28
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
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
09:25 AM
.
Site Home Page
-
Archive
-
Top
Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.