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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 12:24 PM
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Posted By leigh kitchen
My first thought too, re the Union Jack badge -...

My first thought too, re the Union Jack badge - but I couldn't remember if there would lettering at the top.
But what are the odds of it being genuine?

The A & SH sprang immediately to mind re....
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 08:23 AM
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Views: 103
Posted By leigh kitchen
A Parachute Regiment St. Edward's Crown White Metal Slidered Copy.

I didn't know of the company of "Oryan" or its range of copy cap badges until I saw this item.
An Italian company, the card insert stated to have been printed in Italy, the badge made in China.
It...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 17-03-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97
Posted By leigh kitchen
BAOR?

BAOR?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-03-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,674
Posted By leigh kitchen
The item referred to in my above post, it's...

The item referred to in my above post, it's possibly had a pierced area or fitting for suspension at the top:
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 15-03-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,219
Posted By leigh kitchen
Shown and identified here, about 6 posts down,...

Shown and identified here, about 6 posts down, Staffs Police.

https://gmic.co.uk/topic/35087-staffordshire-police-a-history-and-items-from-my-collection/page/2/
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-03-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 155
Posted By leigh kitchen
Ta.

Ta.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-03-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 155
Posted By leigh kitchen
Yes, I have one of those with the fouled anchor...

Yes, I have one of those with the fouled anchor pinned on the front (the anchor, as opposed to the anchor on disc badge).
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-03-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 155
Posted By leigh kitchen
Thanks - my book check and googling failed to...

Thanks - my book check and googling failed to find that.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-03-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 155
Posted By leigh kitchen
Unidentified Blackened Fouled Anchor Button.

Can anyone identify this button please?
It measures about 14 mm across.
It has raised lettering on the reverse but I can only make out one or two letters.
A continental look to it?
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 13-03-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By leigh kitchen
The beret was a "buy it now", I saw it and...

The beret was a "buy it now", I saw it and somebody swifter on the uptake than me snaffled it while I was researching it, I should've just grabbed it.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 13-03-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By leigh kitchen
I saw on ebay a few years ago what was stated to...

I saw on ebay a few years ago what was stated to be a 14th/20th Hussars officers beret, it had a bullion 20th Hussars badge on it.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-03-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By leigh kitchen
Somerset Light Infantry?

Somerset Light Infantry?
Forum: Other Military Topics 13-03-24, 10:32 AM
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Posted By leigh kitchen
The other one's a cornflower, a nickname for WWI...

The other one's a cornflower, a nickname for WWI French troops in their blue uniforms wasn't it?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-03-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By leigh kitchen
Mentioned on this site, The Detecting Hub" and...

Mentioned on this site, The Detecting Hub" and shown in the third image down - ".......a small WIPSSCo took a while to track it down to West India & Pacific Steam Ship Company, early date 1860's."
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-03-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By leigh kitchen
Thank you, that's more than I knew.

Thank you, that's more than I knew.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-03-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By leigh kitchen
Unknown "Britannia" Button.

Can anyone identify this button please?
It has a gilt finish, its 4 mm in diameter with a spun back and stamped ".EXTRA TREBLE. STANDARD".
I've had it filed with various navalbuttons for years, but...
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 12-03-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,912
Posted By leigh kitchen
Yes, looks the same as mine, though I haven't...

Yes, looks the same as mine, though I haven't access to my badge at the moment.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 10-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
I particularly like Chappell's illustrations, he...

I particularly like Chappell's illustrations, he tended not to fudge detail, unlike some who'd "blur" a detail such as a badge or show one that may not be correct just to "complete" the illustration.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
Wikipedia entry re. Mike Chappell, it lists...

Wikipedia entry re. Mike Chappell, it lists Osprey books written and/or illustrated by him:
...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 09-03-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 198
Posted By leigh kitchen
That sounds like an interesting life you've led. ...

That sounds like an interesting life you've led.

(Nice sweetheart badges on this thread).
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
Yes, l lost track of which booklets were...

Yes, l lost track of which booklets were published years ago although I liked and wanted them. I picked them up here and there years ago, these are duplicates of some I have.
Mike Chappell died a...
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
These are A4 sized publications, same artist and...

These are A4 sized publications, same artist and author as some of the Osprey books, they're not extracts from the the books.
Some of the Del Prado pamphlets are extracts from Ospreys and feature...
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
Yes, my mistake, cobbling text and photos...

Yes, my mistake, cobbling text and photos together I went on auto pilot - I'll correct the regiment's name.......
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
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Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By leigh kitchen
"The British Soldier in the 20th Century" Part Series.

Selling as a lot only, not as single issues.
A part series of “The British Soldier in the 20th Century”.

A part series consisting of booklets 1 – 7 plus the two Regimental Specials “The...
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