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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 06:17 PM
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Posted By bess55
I thi k youre right Tim, I tried a quick...

I thi k youre right Tim, I tried a quick Google.but couldntnidentify anything
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 255
Posted By bess55
I very much doubtbits genuine, however a very...

I very much doubtbits genuine, however a very similar shape, design and size.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 255
Posted By bess55
Mike - oddly that was the first thing that...

Mike - oddly that was the first thing that entered my head, be extraordinary if it was.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 09:40 AM
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Posted By bess55
Not letting me upload for some reason - stand by

Not letting me upload for some reason - stand by
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 255
Posted By bess55
A couple of unknown British cloth badges

Chaps, anynideas on the following:-

1. Looks like its probably ACF or a CCF etc?

2. Union flag embroidered on a blach shield. Has the appearance of some age. No idea if it is indeed.military.
...
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 15-03-24, 06:51 PM
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Posted By bess55
Spoken like a true Scot William . . .

Spoken like a true Scot William . . .
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 15-03-24, 09:31 AM
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Posted By bess55
Anodised Scots Regts for sale

For sale, anodised Scottish Regts, all good condition -

£10 each inc UK postage;-

RHF - Firmin bag example dated 23/10/06
Lowland Bde
KOSB - early pattern seeded -SOLD
A&SH
Gordon...
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 14-03-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,915
Posted By bess55
As mine also and to echo the comments above -...

As mine also and to echo the comments above - dont turn up every day.

According to K&K sealed in 1954 along with the small beret badge (not anodised).

Below my examples for confirmation,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-03-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By bess55
Something to do with Camino de Santiago. The...

Something to do with Camino de Santiago. The imagery for medalions and souvenirs is either the stylised red crucifix or a sea shell.

Could be a medal for completing that pilgrimage?
Forum: General Topics. 04-03-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By bess55
Its been cast from a correct BW period badge I...

Its been cast from a correct BW period badge I believe, but as I mentioned above the lettering on the scrolls has been chased out or created. In my opinion its been made to wear as a 9th Bn badge...
Forum: General Topics. 03-03-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By bess55
The only other option is that its an out and out...

The only other option is that its an out and out fake . . . but its very similar to other 'bazaar' made badges I have.

Who knows.
Forum: General Topics. 03-03-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By bess55
Interesting car boot finds

Car boot finds this morning - found all together.

Sand cast 9th Bn Glasgow Highlanders. The lettering on the top strap appears to have been 'chased out' - probs as it didnt cast well from the...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-02-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By bess55
Found this on 'evil bay'. Its got to be B M...

Found this on 'evil bay'. Its got to be B M school or society I would think. The listing doesnt identify it.
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-02-24, 06:10 PM
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Views: 242
Posted By bess55
Anodised REME collars - 2.lugs

Gents - bit of a random one this - but has anyone seen a pair of these before? I suspect early as there was a standardisation across anodised collars eventually to prevent damage/wastage to No.2...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 30-01-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By bess55
Im sure youre right Alan - was just a thought....

Im sure youre right Alan - was just a thought. Too small for a school blazer badge though.

Thanks chaps

Regards all

Bess
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 29-01-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By bess55
Possible CCF cloth beret badge?

Gents,
recent find in the £1 box. Could this be a cloth beret badge for any of the CCF units incorporating a Bishops Mitre in their design?

Any thoughts welcome.

Bess
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 20-01-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By bess55
Yes Paddy, identical. Nice badges - Gaunt die I...

Yes Paddy, identical. Nice badges - Gaunt die I think.
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 18-01-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By bess55
Leigh, the black RM one I believe was for juniors.

Leigh, the black RM one I believe was for juniors.
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 18-01-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By bess55
Jerry, yes alluminium badge manufactured with a...

Jerry, yes alluminium badge manufactured with a black anodised coating. Not field.painted.

There are several regiments, some way more scarce than others. Generally made for Op Banner tpurs...
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 16-01-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By bess55
They dont turn up that often - along with the...

They dont turn up that often - along with the Yorkshire Regt.

Bess
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-01-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By bess55
The one on the right looks a bit Indian Army to...

The one on the right looks a bit Indian Army to me . . .
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 15-01-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By bess55
Made black 17/21L

Chaps, found yesterday, one of the more elusive made black anodised alluminium cap badges 17/21L.

This is only the 2nd one I have ever come across. Both are unmarked on the slider and I 'believe'...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-01-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 362
Posted By bess55
To be fair Leigh . . . I did ask for that one! Ha!

To be fair Leigh . . . I did ask for that one! Ha!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-01-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 362
Posted By bess55
Subdued SBS wings

Not frequently seen worn . . .
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 10-01-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By bess55
Oddly there was a flurry of these on the market a...

Oddly there was a flurry of these on the market a few years ago. Someone must have found a box of half finished badges!

As stated above.
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