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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-01-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 285
Posted By 3battalion
Look good Tony Paul

Look good Tony

Paul
Forum: General Topics. 29-12-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,393
Posted By 3battalion
I was concentrating on medals in 2023 but was...

I was concentrating on medals in 2023 but was fortunate to be offered some beautiful Commando insignia.

Paul
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 30-10-23, 01:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,107
Posted By 3battalion
Well done Mike. Good to see you recognised...

Well done Mike.

Good to see you recognised for your research and contribution to Commando history.

Paul
Forum: General Topics. 16-09-23, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By 3battalion
Good to hear you enjoyed 'Oz' and the locals were...

Good to hear you enjoyed 'Oz' and the locals were friendly.

It's a long way from Canada!

Paul
Forum: Photographs of Australian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 07-09-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 277
Posted By 3battalion
Great photos mate. Paul

Great photos mate.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-08-23, 02:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,088
Posted By 3battalion
I don't believe so mate. The middle Peg may be...

I don't believe so mate. The middle Peg may be also be OK as the 'bleed through' looks good also possibly late to post war.


Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-08-23, 01:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,088
Posted By 3battalion
Top right Pegasus and 3rd SAS are original. ...

Top right Pegasus and 3rd SAS are original.

Well done.

Paul
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 07-08-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By 3battalion
Hi Timo, Nice badge. You are correct in...

Hi Timo,

Nice badge. You are correct in identifying it as a Shanghai Volunteer Corps badge and to be more specific it's an OR's hat badge circa 1900. I personally wouldn't touch the lugs for fear...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 19-05-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By 3battalion
Common reproduction Bill. Paul

Common reproduction Bill.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-05-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By 3battalion
As long as the buyer and seller are happy then...

As long as the buyer and seller are happy then that's all that matters.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-05-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By 3battalion
Personally not a fan of these wings with the...

Personally not a fan of these wings with the bullion embroidery poorly applied and the safety pin looks like it was attached recently.

Paul
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 07-05-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,098
Posted By 3battalion
Top two look late war issue and also worn post...

Top two look late war issue and also worn post WW2.

Unknown about the bullion.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 16-04-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By 3battalion
Sorry these are reproductions. The thicker thread...

Sorry these are reproductions. The thicker thread used is key indicator.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-04-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By 3battalion
A nice original. Paul

A nice original.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-04-23, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By 3battalion
Hi Jim, I'd say both are reproductions...

Hi Jim,

I'd say both are reproductions lacking the finer details of originals.

Paul
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-03-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By 3battalion
Thanks Steve I appreciate the information mate. ...

Thanks Steve I appreciate the information mate.

Good collecting

Paul
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-03-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By 3battalion
Hello, To give you some feedback, I like the...

Hello,

To give you some feedback, I like the construction and age of the title. As a locally made piece there's always going to be some variation when comparing to other titles shown in the books....
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-03-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By 3battalion
White on Blue Gurkha Para Battalion Badge

Here is an unusual badge, that looks well made, but has a design I haven't come across before?

I don't know if it's original or not so would appreciate any assistance?

Regards

Paul
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 28-02-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,081
Posted By 3battalion
Well Done Mike. Certainly looks like two...

Well Done Mike.

Certainly looks like two different examples of the ST badge.

Luc and my badge look identical so begs the question what's the chances of two of the badges appearing in different...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 28-02-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,081
Posted By 3battalion
Thanks Mike for mentioning my find to Luc and for...

Thanks Mike for mentioning my find to Luc and for also directing me to this post.

As I mentioned in my other post about this badge, I found this amongst a number of other foreign badges and what...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-02-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By 3battalion
I fished this badge out from a table on Saturday...

I fished this badge out from a table on Saturday at the Show
of Shows in Louisville Kentucky. It looked unusual so for $5 was worth taking a chance on.

Crazy coincidence indeed.

Paul
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-02-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By 3battalion
Thanks Mike. Most unusual for another badge...

Thanks Mike.

Most unusual for another badge to turn up with the same metal attachment?

Way outside my comfort zone!

Paul
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-02-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By 3battalion
Signal Flag Cloth Badge with Metal 'ST".

I appreciate any help with identifying the attached badge. It has the signals flags with an attached ST which I'm guessing refers to Signals troop?

Unsure what era or from what Service this badge...
Forum: General Topics. 20-12-22, 01:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By 3battalion
Look forward to it Terry. This will be my...

Look forward to it Terry.

This will be my 5th show and yes it's overwhelming.

Paul
Forum: General Topics. 19-12-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By 3battalion
Yes planning on attending next year mate. ...

Yes planning on attending next year mate.

Paul
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