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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-08-23, 04:53 PM
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Posted By paul w
Thanks for the input guys, the tunics I have seen...

Thanks for the input guys, the tunics I have seen have very dark facings that appear black and have the army clothing factory labels for 5th dragoon guards dated before the end of 1914, (there is a...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-08-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 267
Posted By paul w
Thanks for the reply Griff, does that mean the...

Thanks for the reply Griff, does that mean the facing colour changed at a later date, and if so, when? Thanks again

Paul
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-08-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 267
Posted By paul w
5th Dragoon Guards facing colour

The pre WW1 uniform regulations for the 5th Dragoon Guards state that the collar cuffs, and shoulder straps should be of the facing colour (dark green) in velvet, yet I have seen 3 or 4 of these...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 30-07-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By paul w
That's all great information, thanks again, and...

That's all great information, thanks again, and for the photo

Paul
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 30-07-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By paul w
Thanks guys, that also explains why some of the...

Thanks guys, that also explains why some of the badges appear slightly smaller/slimmer. As to shoulder titles, would they be wearing the T over Y over Glamorgan version, the height on some in view...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 29-07-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By paul w
Glamorgan Yeomanry and ASC (MT)

585 (MT) Company, Army Service Corps, in Germany
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 29-07-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By paul w
Glamorgan Yeomanry and ASC (MT)

I've been researching my grandfather Alfred Edwin Pallen who served with the 2/1st Glamorgan Yeomanry between November 1917 and November 1918 when he transferred to the Army Service Corps (MT) where...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-05-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 294
Posted By paul w
Looks like a good one to me Rick

Looks like a good one to me Rick
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-04-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By paul w
Thanks for the reply Denis I appreciate it,...

Thanks for the reply Denis I appreciate it, regards

Paul
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-04-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By paul w
Silver Liverpool Pals cap badge

Hi, can I have some opinions please on this HM silver Liverpool Pals cap badge. Its not in the greatest condition and appears to be well polished/rubbed which makes it harder to make out if the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-12-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By paul w
Hi, it has the characteristics I'd look for in an...

Hi, it has the characteristics I'd look for in an original badge, but without clearer photos its difficult to give a better opinion, regards

Paul
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 24-06-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By paul w
There is a late 19th early 20th century...

There is a late 19th early 20th century photograph of a group of 13th Hussars O/Rs in various orders of dress on pinterest showing a Lance Corporal in undress frock, single chevron on right arm with...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 22-06-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By paul w
Out of interest, would anyone know why there are...

Out of interest, would anyone know why there are two variants of this badge by the same maker? It seems an unusual occurrence and as far as I'm aware doesn't happen with any of the other war raised...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 20-06-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By paul w
Hi Marcus, That's exactly the images I was...

Hi Marcus,
That's exactly the images I was looking for, thanks very much for that mate, and thanks for posting the comparison photos of the two variations, all the best

Paul
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 02-06-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By paul w
Thanks very much for the reply, it's really...

Thanks very much for the reply, it's really helpful, regards

Paul
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-05-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By paul w
Thanks for the reply Alan, I'm referring to the...

Thanks for the reply Alan, I'm referring to the ORs version with pennons in all gilding metal and slider, there seems to be two versions of this badge, one die cast with a flat back and vertical...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-05-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By paul w
27th Lancers

Hi, would anyone be able to post photos of the back of the elephants head on a Firmin marked 27th Lancers cap badge please. I've seen the rear of the flat backed examples with the vertical braizing...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-04-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,330
Posted By paul w
Hi Dave, if you search under 1944 aiborne beret...

Hi Dave, if you search under 1944 aiborne beret you'll find a thread by Irv who has a good red lid by Beret Industries Ltd, this maker doesn't have the loose thread running around the lining, cheers...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-01-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By paul w
Thanks Alan, what I'm trying to ascertain is...

Thanks Alan, what I'm trying to ascertain is whether the version of the badge with that style of maker mark precludes it from being WW2 era, eg did Firmin only start marking their 13th /18th badges...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-01-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By paul w
13th /18th hussars

Hi, I'm trying to find out if the 13th /18th Hussars 'Z' shape cap badge made by Firmin with the raised maker mark to the reverse is of WW2 period, any information will be much appreciated,

Paul
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-10-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By paul w
Very nice original badge, congratulations!

Very nice original badge, congratulations!
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-09-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,474
Posted By paul w
Hello Dean, the collections looking great! I...

Hello Dean, the collections looking great! I thought you might be interested in seeing this phot of Rifleman David Bell Patterson of 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action on the first day of the...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-06-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By paul w
Thanks for that Paddy

Thanks for that Paddy
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-06-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By paul w
RND Officers cap badge

Hi, just picked up this Royal Naval Division Officers cap badge, I'm very pleased with it, it seems to be the die cast 2nd pattern type badge shown in Paddy's album but as always any observations...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 13-05-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By paul w
Thanks Terry, and thanks for the link, I managed...

Thanks Terry, and thanks for the link, I managed to miss that one when I looked through them trying to get the answer, I appreciate it guys,

Paul
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