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Forum: The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun) 19-09-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Posted By Jelmer
Yep mate, it's a beauty, looks even better in the...

Yep mate, it's a beauty, looks even better in the flesh :)
Forum: The Australian General Service Badge (Rising Sun) 18-09-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Posted By Jelmer
My new Tiptaft Hat Badge...... 112765 ...

My new Tiptaft Hat Badge......

112765

112764

112767

112766
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-08-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks for the info gents, really appreciate it....

Thanks for the info gents, really appreciate it. Sent the seller a message, and he has removed from sale. He seems genuine. You all saved some poor bugger this time from wasting their hard earned.......
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-08-14, 04:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jelmer
I have the same question, what are the key...

I have the same question, what are the key differences?
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-08-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jelmer
A little confused now, just to help my learning...

A little confused now, just to help my learning curve.....

The first badge has the dot between the gaunt and the london, I have read in the forum that indicates a restrike from around the 70's, is...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-08-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks gents, well there you go, British and not...

Thanks gents, well there you go, British and not Australian, what about the markings that I felt made it a copy, is the dot between the "Gaunt" and "London" a hallmark of a fake?


what about this...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-08-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jelmer
Australian Artillery gaunt Fake

Been reading the forum and trying to learn as much as I can regarding fakes, and if I'm not mistaken this badge has the hallmarks of a fake.
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-08-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks for the reply phil, it should arrive any...

Thanks for the reply phil, it should arrive any day now, look forward to it arriving. Pretty excited.

Thx
Jas
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 09-08-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,079
Posted By Jelmer
Hi Dean, Thanks for the Welcome, mate I would...

Hi Dean,
Thanks for the Welcome, mate I would love to catch up at the Arms Fair. I have never been to one. I have two lads 12 and 14 who I reckon would love to see it as well. What time of the year...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-08-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks BC, Hi Simon, Double Stamped Tiptaft...

Thanks BC,

Hi Simon, Double Stamped Tiptaft Rising Sun badges seem to be selling for around $250+ AUD over here at the moment, so they seem pretty valuable.

Jason
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-08-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By Jelmer
Rising Sun Badge real or fake

Hi folks,
Being an absolute novice, My first purchase didn't go so well, so thought I would ask the question about a badge before buying.

This Tiptaft seems ok from comparisons i have looked at...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-08-14, 04:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Hi mark, Thanks for that, and when I asked for...

Hi mark,
Thanks for that, and when I asked for a refund Martin gave me an absolute spray, via email. Even though that's part of their terms an conditions he didn't like it too much....

How's life...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-08-14, 04:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Well, Reckon it's going back for refund. ...

Well, Reckon it's going back for refund.

But wanted to say how much I really appreciate the info and advice, for a first timer it's been nothing short of brilliant. While this may not end up...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-08-14, 08:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks Gerard, appreciate the feedback and the...

Thanks Gerard,
appreciate the feedback and the welcome, yep maybe not the smartest choice for first badge.... :)
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-08-14, 07:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Ok, latest update, asked for a refund, seller had...

Ok, latest update, asked for a refund, seller had already sent the Badge. Can return it for a refund, but he is seriously seriously unhappy.

He did send through a bit of the Auction info. Gaz...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Emailed Bosleys and they don't want to get...

Emailed Bosleys and they don't want to get involved and have also told me they don't want me to send the badge to them for verifying, I guess you can understand why they don't want to get in the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks for the welcome Thomas

Thanks for the welcome Thomas
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Yep found them, and steered clear based on...

Yep found them, and steered clear based on comments i read in the forum. i guess the main reason I bought the badge from an online militaria site, was the sellers Gaurantee of Authenticity, that he...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Ok, maybe not such a good purchase... Have sent...

Ok, maybe not such a good purchase...
Have sent them an email requesting the Auction Details, that should be a start. Will see how we go from there. Maybe Gaz can help shed some light once I have...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-14, 03:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Once I have it in my hand, is there someone I can...

Once I have it in my hand, is there someone I can send or take it to in Australia that could verify Authenticity.

Thanks
Jason
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-07-14, 12:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
thanks gaz, i will shoot them a question...

thanks gaz, i will shoot them a question regarding the Auction info, and see how I go.

thx
jason
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 30-07-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,953
Posted By Jelmer
Kings Colonials Australasian real or fake

Hi folks,
Very new to the forum, I'm an absolute beginner and have introduced myself in the introduction section, i really need some help and guidance!

I have bought my first badge, at the...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 30-07-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,079
Posted By Jelmer
Hi mick, Would you mind taking a look at this,...

Hi mick,
Would you mind taking a look at this, and let me know your thoughts.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=271678#post271678

What do you think? Have I got a Dud!
...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 30-07-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,079
Posted By Jelmer
Thanks for the warm welcome folks, and a G'day...

Thanks for the warm welcome folks, and a G'day from me to..... :)
have just bought my first piece to kick start the collection.
Have grabbed a Kings Colonials C Squadron (Australasian) Badge. Have...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 29-07-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,079
Posted By Jelmer
Hi from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Hi folks,
New to collecting and new to the Forum so wanted to say hi. I am an absolute novice but have been busy reading the forum.
Always had an interest in WW1 as my great grandfather was in...
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