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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-02-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By Wobbler
That personal touch is always a plus.

That personal touch is always a plus.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-02-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By Wobbler
:D:D

:D:D
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-02-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By Wobbler
Now yer talking.

Now yer talking.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-02-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By Wobbler
Funnily enough this exact same email also popped...

Funnily enough this exact same email also popped up on the Medal Forum t’other day. Out of interest, one of the members sent a reply and then received this totally convincing message back:

“Thanks...
Forum: Off topic 15-01-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Wobbler
As Leigh said, a most interesting read. I was...

As Leigh said, a most interesting read. I was intrigued to see the “Vth”, rather than simply George V. Not sure I’ve seen the “th” suffix after the Latin numeral before.
Forum: Other Militaria 13-11-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By Wobbler
Many thanks guys, great stuff.

Many thanks guys, great stuff.
Forum: Other Militaria 13-11-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By Wobbler
Badge ID help

A fellow member on WW2Talk has asked for help identifying the cap badge and collar dogs. It’s not a great photo I’m afraid, but I wondered if any of you chaps would have any ideas?
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 30-03-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,422
Posted By Wobbler
https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/...

https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/03/his-majesty-the-kings-coronation-heralds-new-era-for-british-army-cap-badges/
Forum: The Home Front 27-09-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,818
Posted By Wobbler
Yes, I wondered that, and not something I had...

Yes, I wondered that, and not something I had ever realised before, but presume it’s because Scotland has its own Crown:
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-07-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,906
Posted By Wobbler
An excellent place to go if you want to know for...

An excellent place to go if you want to know for sure you’re buying genuine medals, or to find out more about them, is here:

https://britishmedalforum.com/

They have a For Sale and Wanted...
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 24-03-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,248
Posted By Wobbler
Will do.

Will do.
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 24-03-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,248
Posted By Wobbler
I acquired Storm of Steel not long ago thanks to...

I acquired Storm of Steel not long ago thanks to high recommendations in the GWF’s book section, but I’ve not yet read it.

I’ve watched both the 1930 and 1979 film versions of All Quiet on the...
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 24-03-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,248
Posted By Wobbler
My own lazy way (I didn’t even know one could...

My own lazy way (I didn’t even know one could change the keyboard), which probably actually takes longer to do, ironically, is to google either the word itself, or any French word containing the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-02-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By Wobbler
They arrived today and are indeed a matching...

They arrived today and are indeed a matching pair, exactly the same dimensions as you all said.

I photographed them in the same way as they had appeared online and experienced my very own Jastrow...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-02-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By Wobbler
Thanks for this, I shall give that a try when...

Thanks for this, I shall give that a try when they arrive.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-02-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By Wobbler
Thanks everyone, really appreciate your help. ...

Thanks everyone, really appreciate your help.

The Jastrow illusion is something I’d not heard of before, most interesting.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-02-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By Wobbler
Opinions por favor

I like the look of these pristine unissued WW2 RA shoulder titles, albeit not a matched pair as they seem to be different sizes.

However, I’m no expert as you know :D, and would very much welcome...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 05-11-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By Wobbler
Not half!

Not half!
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 05-11-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By Wobbler
And won by one of the very first bidders who...

And won by one of the very first bidders who waited and waited…
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-06-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,356
Posted By Wobbler
You may already have done so, but it may also be...

You may already have done so, but it may also be a good idea to post this over on the British Medal Forum:

https://britishmedalforum.com/
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 09-06-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By Wobbler
Welcome aboard Quinn. Good luck with your search...

Welcome aboard Quinn. Good luck with your search for badges, I have had terrific help with that here.
Forum: Other Military Topics 14-05-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By Wobbler
My Great Uncle Henry was also just 15 when he...

My Great Uncle Henry was also just 15 when he followed his older brother into the Middlesex Regiment. Born in 1900, he had put 1897 on his enlistment form. Fortunately he was found out and discharged...
Forum: Other Militaria 26-04-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
Posted By Wobbler
You’re welcome, good luck with your research.

You’re welcome, good luck with your research.
Forum: Other Militaria 26-04-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
Posted By Wobbler
I know they gave me this link to explain the...

I know they gave me this link to explain the various abbreviations when I received some army service records. The “Useful abbreviations” link, bottom left. Any use?
...
Forum: Other Military Topics 14-03-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 981
Posted By Wobbler
This one? :) http://www.airhistory.org.uk/

This one? :)

http://www.airhistory.org.uk/
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