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Forum: General Topics. 30-11-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By Nobbysr
hi Rob It is possible to have them re-silvered...

hi Rob
It is possible to have them re-silvered with a passivate finish as there are still plating companies that can do the work, but unless its in a "crisp" condition it will look odd, the cost is...
Forum: General Topics. 17-11-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By Nobbysr
i have heard something similar at Abbey Wood...

i have heard something similar at Abbey Wood Marc, but there was also mention of some regiments retaining the "Queens" in the the regimental title but others changing to "Kings" I was curious about...
Forum: General Topics. 09-11-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By Nobbysr
Kings Crown

Does anyone have an idea when we can expect to see regimental badges changing to kings crown or if regiments will change names to reflect the change of monarch.
Just curious at what drives the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-02-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,414
Posted By Nobbysr
another image

Gents a hall marked Gaunt officers if helps... can send a photo of the back/hallmarks if it would help

all the best Steve

I would add that having worked many years with press tools,...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-01-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By Nobbysr
hi Alex, how much woulkd you take for said item...

hi Alex, how much woulkd you take for said item ??
regards
Steve
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-12-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By Nobbysr
Many thanks Alan..one down the round badge is...

Many thanks Alan..one down
the round badge is gilded but its a an unusual colour gilt

rgds
Steve
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-12-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By Nobbysr
I have no idea Chris i have been able to...

I have no idea Chris i have been able to corroborate with a photo
might have another go though
thanks
Steve
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-12-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By Nobbysr
Badge Id

Hi Everyone
Can anyone help me with the identification of these three badges
I purchased in job lots They are all on loops
would be extremely grateful for any information any one has...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-05-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Nobbysr
OFFICERS

I do have an officers version somewhere its silver with the I INVICTA legend in gilt
will try and take some photos
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-04-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,260
Posted By Nobbysr
Look I always work on the basis of "Buyer Beware"...

Look I always work on the basis of "Buyer Beware" but if a site offers a money back Guarantee you always have a fall back position . I have seen something similar to the book back in the 70's ...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 31-03-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By Nobbysr
Hi Every one I think you are right, it is die...

Hi Every one
I think you are right, it is die cast the main reason for posting is that I have never seen a 21 with a blade and lug and was trying to find out if any one had a photo of one with...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 30-03-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By Nobbysr
Many thanks for the responses. The badge is not...

Many thanks for the responses.
The badge is not cast, its quite a thick stamping, thicker than the missing tab I do have a later 4 lug version, which is pretty similar thickness but that one is ...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-03-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By Nobbysr
Vic Officers 21st cap badge continued

Sorry Gents
I couldn't work out how to link the photos to my earlier post
anyhow here are the photos front and back
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-03-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By Nobbysr
Vic Officers 21st cap badge

Hi Good People

I am look for advice. I have an officers 21st Lancers cap badge which is nice with the exception of one of the fixings . The badge has one lug which sit in the centre of the crown...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 27-03-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,292
Posted By Nobbysr
Hi Michael can you please pencil me in for one...

Hi Michael
can you please pencil me in for one
cheers
Steve
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-09-17, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,002
Posted By Nobbysr
Have been trying to find a Welsh Officers Dress...

Have been trying to find a Welsh Officers Dress badge for ages.. Does anyone have a spare for sale???
cheers
Steve
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-05-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,222
Posted By Nobbysr
Hi John thanks for the link ... that's a...

Hi John
thanks for the link ... that's a serious collection, a man with a mission
https://ibb.co/dO4Una
https://ibb.co/hzf8fv
hopefully these links should work.. I do have others but I do like...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-05-17, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,222
Posted By Nobbysr
Thumbs up Have been lucky enough to pick up type A and B.....

Have been lucky enough to pick up type A and B.. the A is a 3 piece and the B a two piece ..have also picked up a Scottish chrome variant, which is winging its way to my sticky mitts
Great piece of...
Forum: General Topics. 18-04-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By Nobbysr
OSD badges

Hi I also have a couple of silver/gilt on blades but have always thought that OSD badges were always on blades would like know if this is a hard and fast rule as have seem bronzed badges on...
Forum: Other Military Topics 06-04-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,340
Posted By Nobbysr
Navy

Hi Alan
The US have confirm that full user trials for the f-35 VTOL will commence in and around u 2020 ..At the moment the Navy have 1 to play with.. I was also at a meeting where it was being...
Forum: Other Military Topics 06-04-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,340
Posted By Nobbysr
Maybe if the Spanish gave back Ceuta and Melilla...

Maybe if the Spanish gave back Ceuta and Melilla they would have a case ..
The way I see it is The British have had Gib longer than Australia has been a Nation so they should just get used to it and...
Forum: General Topics. 31-03-17, 08:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By Nobbysr
Officer Dress Badge question

Does anyone know if either the DLI or the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars were issued with all gilt officers Dress badges..

I have seen 2 items on blades which I am told are original items . The...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-03-17, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By Nobbysr
Hi Peter That's the dilemma, unless the item...

Hi Peter
That's the dilemma, unless the item is marked as a fake a less scrupulous individual will have them on ebay in a flash ..

What I find odd is that if its was a "branded" product fakers...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-03-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 34,974
Posted By Nobbysr
fakes

having spent many years with different types of brazing and trying to remove the stuff, its a real pain to completely remove with out damaging the plate or the subject especially when one part has...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-03-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,640
Posted By Nobbysr
Couldn't agree more have always found Lew and...

Couldn't agree more have always found Lew and Gary great to deal with but it is a little disappointing seeing them selling items they feel or know are not original
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