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Forum: General Topics. 29-12-23, 09:21 PM
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Forum: General Topics. 29-12-23, 07:07 PM
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Forum: Headdress 09-12-23, 03:46 AM
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Posted By mtrpltpara
Lovely Plate indeed. Regards, Bill.

Lovely Plate indeed.
Regards,
Bill.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-12-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,393
Posted By mtrpltpara
Bid

I put a bid in a couple of days before the auction because I wouldn’t be online live, a room bidder equalled my bid and won the item. They should follow ebay and if bids are equal the earliest bid...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-10-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By mtrpltpara
Lockdales

Lockdales have another in their upcoming auction Hallmarked with date letter M for 1855, lot 998.It would be interesting to know the hallmark on the actual cup in post 4, might indicate a put...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-08-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
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Posted By mtrpltpara
Here is photo of a badge in my collection. The...

Here is photo of a badge in my collection. The blue ribbon backing puzzled me (I was thinking Hodden grey) for years till I came across a ww1 London Scottish uniform for auction which had a khaki...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-04-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By mtrpltpara
I did give a date in the opening post, after...

I did give a date in the opening post, after Nathaniel passed a new makers mark was adopted 1858, dating the badge pre then. It would have been interesting to know the hallmark on the cup in previous...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-04-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 933
Posted By mtrpltpara
That is interesting. James and Nathaniel Creswick...

That is interesting. James and Nathaniel Creswick were renowned Sheffield silversmiths, I wonder if the silverware is also by them, if so I’d have expected the badge to be soldered on, rather than...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-04-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 933
Posted By mtrpltpara
Many Thanks for the reply Toby, would the...

Many Thanks for the reply Toby, would the rectangular plate have been slightly curved to accommodate the badge?
Regards,
Bill.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-04-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 933
Posted By mtrpltpara
Cheshire Regiment

Cheshire Regiment Badge, the makers mark in use pre 1858, but no date letter
Forum: General Topics. 12-03-23, 03:51 PM
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Posted By mtrpltpara
The Leeds Pals is no good, Regards, Bill.

The Leeds Pals is no good,
Regards,
Bill.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-11-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By mtrpltpara
It’s good, Regards, Bill.

It’s good,
Regards, Bill.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 31-10-22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By mtrpltpara
Found an old post by Silver Tourist where he...

Found an old post by Silver Tourist where he says...
".......the famous hallmarked 11 Bn. Lonsdales badge which, in some of its five hallmarked variations, is fitted with a loop and blade fitting”
...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-10-22, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By mtrpltpara
With regard to my post above and bronze badges...

With regard to my post above and bronze badges being issued c1915, I found an old thread with member Neil Pearce saying...

“I did read once that there were only N-S lugs, but I recall that was an...
Forum: Other Military Topics 30-08-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 720
Posted By mtrpltpara
Nice One, a good job well done, Regards, Bill.

Nice One, a good job well done,
Regards,
Bill.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 06-08-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By mtrpltpara
Welcome to the Forum, would love to see some of...

Welcome to the Forum, would love to see some of your artefacts.
Regards, Bill.
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 31-07-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By mtrpltpara
Yes, pyramids and palm tree, maybe the Pals badge...

Yes, pyramids and palm tree, maybe the Pals badge is on the back just because there isn’t a proper place on the front for it, I don’t know. The Pals motif is much nicer under a loupe, lots of detail,...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 31-07-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By mtrpltpara
Interesting, thanks for that, Regards, Bill.

Interesting, thanks for that,
Regards, Bill.
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 30-07-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By mtrpltpara
Leeds Pals brooch

Hello All, thought I would share this recent acquisition Leeds Pals brooch, from I believe their time at Suez. It’s a large brooch, possibly adapted with the addition of the pyramid and Pals badge....
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-07-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By mtrpltpara
Thanks for providing the link. Bill.

Thanks for providing the link.
Bill.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-07-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By mtrpltpara
Talking RNAS badge

I always thought this pattern of badge were reproduction, not so according to the Seller who informed me “this badge was passed to me by a veteran who's grandfather served with the RNAS in Belgium...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-07-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By mtrpltpara
Many Thanks for the quick replies, into the...

Many Thanks for the quick replies, into the collection it goes. Wish it was still on a belt when I picked it up!
Regards, Bill.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-07-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By mtrpltpara
Inniskilling, Good or Not?

Hello All, I would appreciate comments as to whether the badge is any good? The slider is bent back on itself.
Regards, Bill
Forum: The Home Front 08-06-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,287
Posted By mtrpltpara
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: The Home Front 08-06-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,287
Posted By mtrpltpara
Interesting that there isn’t a leek on the badge

Interesting that there isn’t a leek on the badge
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