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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 19-03-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,727
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Have a look here ..... ...

Have a look here .....
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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-02-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Markus Bodeux
The grenade with the "7" is/shall be indeed a...

The grenade with the "7" is/shall be indeed a very rare small pre-1881 glengarry badge for the 7th Regiment of Foot.
These are listed and shown in K&K vol. 1.

Regards
Markus

P.S.: copper...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-01-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By Markus Bodeux
This type of eagle was worn by several...

This type of eagle was worn by several formations,
- Army: grey-white on field grey
- Navy: coastal artillery yellow on field grey
SS and Waffen-SS wore a different type of eagle.

This machine...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-11-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By Markus Bodeux
My congratulations on completing this book ! ...

My congratulations on completing this book !

I had the pleasure of previewing some pages about the rank and rating badges and I was impressed by the wealth of illustrations and information that I...
Forum: General Topics. 29-10-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By Markus Bodeux
After more than 8 years, i have also come across...

After more than 8 years, i have also come across a glengarry badge with Gaunt-marked backplate and i think it could be usefull to add my observations to this thread.
A white metal badge for the 2nd...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 26-10-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By Markus Bodeux
The rough burlap and "colorless" jewels are...

The rough burlap and "colorless" jewels are definitely a sign of an early badge. I would place it before WW2. It's hard to be more precise as they were manufactured in the same way over 2 decades...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 15-10-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By Markus Bodeux
In my opinion a nice victorian/edwardian era...

In my opinion a nice victorian/edwardian era badge !
Interesting, i have an early lugged badge which seems to come from the same die, regarding the details of grass and fur. But without sweatholes ?...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-09-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 420
Posted By Markus Bodeux
I think in the end I have to capitulate.....and...

I think in the end I have to capitulate.....and agree.
At first glance I saw completely different faces, manes and crowns of the lion, but after staring at the pictures for 30 minutes I admit.. it...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-09-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 420
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Unfortunately Carman does not provide any...

Unfortunately Carman does not provide any information about the position of the loops.
Most "garter-type" badges are described with "top and bottom" or "vertical" fixings, but there are some...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-09-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 420
Posted By Markus Bodeux
I have only a few pre-territorial Glengarry...

I have only a few pre-territorial Glengarry Badges in my collection and very few experience.
Like you i worry about the numerous small dots or "bubbles", only on the obverse. For me a sign that...
Forum: Other Militaria 22-09-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,764
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Agree 100%. You should should copy and paste...

Agree 100%.
You should should copy and paste §§86+86a from the german criminal code to the british:

Criminal Code (StGB)
§ 86a Use of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organizations
(1)...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-09-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Thanks Gary, just found with the help of Dr....

Thanks Gary,

just found with the help of Dr. Google the rank "sapper waterman" for lower ranks in the IWT, so the W-man should be waterman with the meaning of boatman.

Thanks for your help,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-09-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Thank you so much Simon ! Best wishes ...

Thank you so much Simon !

Best wishes
Markus
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-09-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By Markus Bodeux
War Medal 1914-18 (6)7513 W-Man. Hari Singh, I.W.T.

Hello Gentlemen,

a german collector has a british War Medal 1914-18 with the engraving

(6)7513 W-Man. Hari Singh, I.W.T.

in his collection. The question is - the rank ( W-man) and the unit...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-08-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,139
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Here is mine with the same die flaw, i guess it´s...

Here is mine with the same die flaw, i guess it´s a good one ....... :rolleyes:

Regards
Markus
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 27-08-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Thanks for your judgement Ivan, i saw this...

Thanks for your judgement Ivan,

i saw this badge on the Y&L-badges website, for sure a very nice and genuine, period badge.
My problem is, that my badge is from a completely different die....
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 27-08-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Thank you EY and CB for your contributions. My...

Thank you EY and CB for your contributions.
My badge is 56mm high, one millimeter less than McWilliams states.
And yes, the wreath is thicker than usual, while the number, rose and crown seem to be...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 27-08-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Markus Bodeux
84th Regiment of Foot Glengarry Badge - a good one ?

Gentlemen,

since a few days i have this nice looking pre-territorial glengarry badge in my collection. I is die struck, no flaws, the brass lugs seem correct. May be it has been gilded, the...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-08-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By Markus Bodeux
If i understand the forum rules correctly, it is...

If i understand the forum rules correctly, it is a private album. See the FAQ-section.
Only "friends" and administrators have access and can see the pictures.

Regards
Markus
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-08-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 528
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Thanks Alan, i am not really confirmed with...

Thanks Alan, i am not really confirmed with Yeomary,
but perhaps i have a second chance:

http://www.uniformology.com/YEOMANRY-05.html

Regards
Markus
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-08-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 528
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Found this: ...

Found this:

https://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/regiment.php?pid=673

Regards
Markus
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-08-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By Markus Bodeux
There were several H.M.S. PERSEUS. over the...

There were several H.M.S. PERSEUS. over the decades.
I guess this one was for the cruiser H.M.S. PERSEUS, in service from 1897 until 1914, but who know´s ?
If it would be for the submarine sunk in...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 18-08-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By Markus Bodeux
With a length of 120cm it could be very old. ...

With a length of 120cm it could be very old.
Dress regulations before 1893 show the tallies tied to the back with long hanging down ends. From 1893 until 1911 they were tied on the left side to "...
Forum: General Topics. 17-08-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,790
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Thanks Gary, the last two days of each...

Thanks Gary,

the last two days of each month i wait for my next salary ... 12x2 = 24 days "off collecting" ! :(
Honestly, i will try to get better ..... ;)

Regards
Markus
Forum: General Topics. 17-08-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,790
Posted By Markus Bodeux
Very impressive collections and displays, thanks...

Very impressive collections and displays, thanks for showing ! :)
I just started one year ago and now i was interested how much badges (only metal headdress) i have ....... i count today 341. All...
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