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Showing results 1 to 25 of 29 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Doc B

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-03-10, 02:03 PM

Replies: 5 Sand Cast Badges Views: 1,479 Posted By Doc B Dave... Only if you know that the unit you are... Dave... Only if you know that the unit you are interested in was stationed somewhere in the near east pre WWI or there in WWII or after, and the crown, if evident, is correct for the period and you...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-03-10, 01:50 PM

Replies: 5 Sand Cast Badges Views: 1,479 Posted By Doc B Sand-cast badges, redux Sand cast badges were/are a method of duplicating a badge. The origin of which started in the bazaars of India and migrated throughout the middle east and Egypt around the turn of the century....

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-03-10, 01:49 PM

Replies: 3 CANADA BADGE OR COLLAR Views: 1,040 Posted By Doc B I think that is a Universal Service Type A cap... I think that is a Universal Service Type A cap badge as the collars measured about one inch in height and width. See Harper " Source of Pride" Chapter One, figure 1. Doc B :)

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-03-10, 06:02 PM

Replies: 7 60th CANADIAN Views: 1,062 Posted By Doc B Definately a cap badge...Charlton, pg 99, shows... Definately a cap badge...Charlton, pg 99, shows the collar with the crown almost filling the middle third of the maple leaf, whereas the cap shows much more of the middle third of the leaf extending...

Forum: Army 04-02-10, 07:05 PM

Replies: 6 Bronze or muted finish Views: 1,575 Posted By Doc B Traist...thank you very much. I started... Traist...thank you very much. I started collecting S.A. several years ago but I like "good:stuff," not junk. I appreciate your input. Doc B

Forum: Army 04-02-10, 05:47 PM

Replies: 6 Bronze or muted finish Views: 1,575 Posted By Doc B Thanks...unfortunately my computer skills are... Thanks...unfortunately my computer skills are lacking when it comes to posting pictures but here are some units from our favorite "net auction" site: Regt Langenhoven, Regt de Wet, Jo-burg Rifles...

Forum: Army 02-02-10, 10:51 PM

Replies: 6 Bronze or muted finish Views: 1,575 Posted By Doc B Bronze or muted finish Several S.A.badges on the "net" now. All in bronze or "darkened finish" no brass or WM. Is this usual for S.A.? Owen doesn't list any of the more well known regiments. Of course the Kaffarairian...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-10, 05:27 PM

Replies: 11 Black Watch or ? Views: 1,431 Posted By Doc B Somewhat confusing, but I read somewhere that the... Somewhat confusing, but I read somewhere that the Canuks made them for their forces in brass and some without the word "Canada" on them. Doc B

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-01-10, 03:35 PM

Replies: 4 Irish??? Views: 1,438 Posted By Doc B That is a lancer uniform. Can't tell by facings,... That is a lancer uniform. Can't tell by facings, but more than likely the 5th Royal Irish. Dr B

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 04-01-10, 01:32 AM

Replies: 9 Little help, please.. Views: 3,431 Posted By Doc B Little help, please.. Trade badges for PT instructor and for Best swordsman look very similiar. How does one tell the difference? Thanks, Dr B.:confused:

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-12-09, 07:32 PM

Replies: 6 PTI or Cavalry qualification arm badge? Views: 1,459 Posted By Doc B I don't believe that is a fencing master, but a... I don't believe that is a fencing master, but a "qualified swordsman." Dr B

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-11-09, 04:44 PM

Replies: 4 A Solution to Restikes and Fakes ? Views: 1,641 Posted By Doc B I venture to say that if a "miracle solution"... I venture to say that if a "miracle solution" were found which would "change color" if applied to a restrike, or something similiar to that, the badgers would still insist on arguing as to the number...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-11-09, 04:42 PM

Replies: 4 A Solution to Restikes and Fakes ? Views: 1,641 Posted By Doc B I venture to say that if a "miracle solution"... I venture to say that if a "miracle solution" were found which would "change color" if applied to a restrike, or something similiar to that, the badgers would still insist on arguing as to the number...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 08-11-09, 10:43 PM

Replies: 2 Gds Machinegun Regt Views: 1,182 Posted By Doc B GMGR redux Thanks, Andy.. Cannot show you a picture, as I have mis-placed the cursed thing. I will be in touch when I locate it. Doc B

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 08-11-09, 02:38 PM

Replies: 2 Gds Machinegun Regt Views: 1,182 Posted By Doc B Gds Machinegun Regt I recently bought a Guards Machinegun Regt (NOT Gds Machinegun Bn) Gaylor, plate 20, and Cox #141, at a good price which leads me to believe that it is a restrike. Is, or has, this badge being...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-08-09, 01:08 AM

Replies: 22 THOUGHTS REQUIRED ON THESE BADGES PLEASE Views: 4,074 Posted By Doc B bc, Hate belts allegedly were collected from... bc, Hate belts allegedly were collected from the bodies of the enemy that the "collector" had killed and "grave-digger" belts were the result of "donations" from the bodies of those...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-04-09, 05:00 PM

Replies: 3 Identification, please. Views: 2,181 Posted By Doc B A fine looking gent indeed. Systemic Wild Ass... A fine looking gent indeed. Systemic Wild Ass Guess (SWAG) considering the red tunic, blue or black facings and white plume: British cavalry 1. 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Gds (bandsmen of the Royal...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-04-09, 01:30 AM

Replies: 6 Unknown Cloth Badges Views: 1,216 Posted By Doc B Wish I could help with the top two, but....? ... Wish I could help with the top two, but....? The middle right is for the Sea Bees or CB's (Construction Battalion) Certainly not John Waynes anymore. In '67, they would not show up on our fire...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-04-09, 01:49 AM

Replies: 6 Unknown Cloth Badges Views: 1,216 Posted By Doc B An old Navy vet of 30 yrs and a USMC vet of 3...I... An old Navy vet of 30 yrs and a USMC vet of 3...I would buy the IDs of the middle and bottom badges, but I do not think the top ones are for the US Navy. Never, never seen those. Dr B

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-02-09, 07:11 PM

Replies: 9 unknow light infantry Views: 1,487 Posted By Doc B I think it is Rajputana Rifles. (WWII) Been... I think it is Rajputana Rifles. (WWII) Been copied by the hundreds in past years, although I have never seen one that worn. Doc B ;)

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-10-08, 07:24 PM

Replies: 15 Unidentified Collar Badge. Views: 2,670 Posted By Doc B There are two collar badge references floating... There are two collar badge references floating about. The first has a lot of comtemporary stuff in it and lacks "depth" although it does feature the cavalry stuff. This is British Army Collar...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-09-08, 03:17 AM

Replies: 2 Rampant Lion Brooch and Pipes Views: 1,589 Posted By Doc B The white metal lion appears to be very similar... The white metal lion appears to be very similar to the Canadian Essex Scottish sporran badge prior to their amalgamation with the Kent Regiment. The brass pipes are a pipers sleeve insignia. Dr...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-09-08, 05:49 PM

Replies: 9 Unknown badges Views: 2,022 Posted By Doc B I purchased a group of Indian Army badges 20... I purchased a group of Indian Army badges 20 years ago from Wallis and Wallis and the white metal POW plumes was one of them. It was ID'ed as belonging to some Indian Cavalry regiment, but I cannot...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-09-08, 09:41 PM

Replies: 7 More collar badges unknown ? Views: 1,377 Posted By Doc B #3 is Nursing Reserve (thats what the "R" is for)... #3 is Nursing Reserve (thats what the "R" is for) DrB

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-09-08, 07:00 PM

Replies: 9 A Couple of Canadian Badges - A Mystery to Me (Novice) Views: 1,541 Posted By Doc B Canadian references Also, hard to find and pricey (at least in North America) but a real gem, is the Charlton Price Guide to First World War Canadian Infantry Badges and the companion First World War Canadian Corps...

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