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Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 01-03-11, 08:21 AM
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Posted By 140682
from martin

all the medals i have in my collection are RN,RM and merchant navy so colecting associated badges may be a small field, however i like the idea about family members badges, i had lots of relatives...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 28-02-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Posted By 140682
starting a collection

as you know i am new to the site,i have a very few badges at the bottom of my medal collection. can any of you advise on a good place to start collecting. the badges are each atractive and historicly...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 26-02-11, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,443
Posted By 140682
starting a collection

can any of you advise the best way to start a collection. at the mo i collect medals issued to the RN,RM, and merchant navy but it is to expensive at present, and would be very interested in badges...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-02-11, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
from martin

the mystery is solves, originally he was in the KOSB and then transfered to the GORDON HIGHLANDERS, and from the regimental history it shows that they were in plymouth on the dates when the photos...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 13-02-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,443
Posted By 140682
from martin

yep your quite right, youve got to convince them that you hav had your new purchase for ages but they just havnt seen it before!!!!!!!1
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 09-02-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,443
Posted By 140682
from martin

im quite lucky really , i have all my shell cases lined up in the hall, 2 bookcases,my medal cabinet and 2 boxes of my own service stuff under the bed. i have an argie helmet that i got in port...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 08-02-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,443
Posted By 140682
from martin

excellent response !!!!
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 08-02-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,443
Posted By 140682
from martin

thanks for your advice, will move my wife into the loft at the weekend!!!!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-02-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
from martin

thank you for the help. im amazed that you have found so much. i will visit the sites you suggest and will let you know if i come up with anything and will of course photograph my KRRC badges as soon...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 07-02-11, 10:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,443
Posted By 140682
from new member martin

hi, thought it about time i introduced myself. i am 48 and live in sidmouth in devon but was brought up in southend essex. i have been interested in all things millitary since i was quite young. i...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-02-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
from martin

so has anyone had any more ideas on mckees regiment???
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-02-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
from martin.

they are in the loft somewhere i will try and get up there as soon as i have some time off work
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-02-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
from martin

hi i have some more details full name ;Richard McKee, d.o.b approx 1856-58, probable birthplace Maybole, Ayreshire. hope this helps. i am finding this all very interesting. although i collect medals...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
from martin

thanks for all your replies. idid look at the leicesters but was not convinced as i think he came from scotland. as i said earlier ,i did print a copy off on normal paper and drew the outlines? i...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
thaks for your kind comments im not sure if i...

thaks for your kind comments im not sure if i have attached ok. the guys name is MCKEE, he was originally from scotland but he must have moved about for the photo to have been taken in plymouth. i...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-01-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By 140682
19th century photo of a relative. (from martin)

hi , i am new to this site and came across it while trying to find a regiment from a mid 19th century photo of a relitive. he has no hat on and i have an outline of a collar badge on the photo. it...
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