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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 26-09-08, 03:35 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,675 Posted By Saddle tree maker Interesting . . . Would the buckle be... Interesting . . . Would the buckle be privately made or issued ? It looks to me like a made up item, quite possibly made between the wars. Is it unique, or did other Sgt's wear them ? Can it be...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-09-08, 07:13 PM

Replies: 2 Any idea´s Views: 1,126 Posted By Saddle tree maker I find it strange that a privately made badge for... I find it strange that a privately made badge for an officer - usually by jeweller's - would be die struck. STM. Also, I thought only the motto 'HON SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' could be on the Royal...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 16-09-08, 02:09 PM

Replies: 17 Northumberland Hussars Q/C Views: 5,139 Posted By Saddle tree maker What about large font JR GAUNT LONDON LTD ? The... What about large font JR GAUNT LONDON LTD ? The reason I ask is that I have a couple of QC 8H bi-metal badges with this on and to be honest, I just put them in with the Birmingham ones as copies....

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-09-08, 06:52 PM

Replies: 9 Unknown badges Views: 2,022 Posted By Saddle tree maker The white-metal POW feather's is more likely to... The white-metal POW feather's is more likely to be an NCO's arm badge worn by one of the Cavalry or Yeomanry regiments. STM.

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 14-09-08, 08:22 PM

Replies: 17 Northumberland Hussars Q/C Views: 5,139 Posted By Saddle tree maker Alan, Mick In K&K it says that there was a... Alan, Mick In K&K it says that there was a white metal version, which was sealed on 19th September 1956. The seal date for the anodised badge is 13th March 1962, so this would make the white metal...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 14-09-08, 06:33 AM

Replies: 17 Northumberland Hussars Q/C Views: 5,139 Posted By Saddle tree maker I think the one with the Gaunt slider is the... I think the one with the Gaunt slider is the seventies badge made by them for the collectors market. Looking at the both of them from the back, I would say both were copies, I'm afraid. The only...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-09-08, 07:14 AM

Replies: 17 Northumberland Hussars Q/C Views: 5,139 Posted By Saddle tree maker Mick, I'm not sure it was worn at all - in... Mick, I'm not sure it was worn at all - in brass. The earlier KC pattern was produced in brass and white metal, but this QC pattern, as far as I know, was only produced in white metal - even...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-09-08, 05:42 PM

Replies: 16 21st Lancers... Views: 3,587 Posted By Saddle tree maker Mike, Now I am curious, do you, or any other... Mike, Now I am curious, do you, or any other member have a picture of this 'mysterious eye' badge ? STM. SORRY STRIKE THAT, it's the one in Lettmans post, I see what you mean now.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-09-08, 03:29 PM

Replies: 287 Guards Machine gun badge. Views: 52,988 Posted By Saddle tree maker Ah well, that blows my theory out of the water !... Ah well, that blows my theory out of the water ! LOL. I'll have to hand it over to more experienced members, because I'm stumped. STM.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-09-08, 02:01 PM

Replies: 287 Guards Machine gun badge. Views: 52,988 Posted By Saddle tree maker Sounds like a really nice badge, Steve, it's a... Sounds like a really nice badge, Steve, it's a shame you no longer have it ( I've let go badges I now wish I hadn't ). :( Toby, I fully understand that in some instances during both wars, the need...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-09-08, 01:23 PM

Replies: 16 21st Lancers... Views: 3,587 Posted By Saddle tree maker Bill, This should be the easiest and one of the... Bill, This should be the easiest and one of the most common cap badges to pick up as genuine as it was produced for over 60 years, and yet the 17th's motto is probably the most copied badge on the...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 09-09-08, 09:29 AM

Replies: 287 Guards Machine gun badge. Views: 52,988 Posted By Saddle tree maker John, I know you have the badge in front of... John, I know you have the badge in front of you, but from the photo it looks to be discoloured white metal. If it is actually white metal, and with the voiding, blades etc, I would suggest that...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-09-08, 03:35 PM

Replies: 287 Guards Machine gun badge. Views: 52,988 Posted By Saddle tree maker It's difficult to tell from the photo, but the... It's difficult to tell from the photo, but the red enamel looks the same as on the Surrey yeomanry copies (Brass and red enamel). But, that aside, why would NCO's wear it in brass, surely their...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-09-08, 09:08 AM

Replies: 24 A guide to E bay speak Views: 3,712 Posted By Saddle tree maker " We're new to ebay, not to badges " = I've... " We're new to ebay, not to badges " = I've sold crap at the fairs for years and my daughter has just bought me a computer. " MOD approved and sold under licence here in the UK " = I am just a...

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 03-09-08, 01:15 PM

Replies: 18 Firmin In Administration Views: 2,920 Posted By Saddle tree maker I think it is more of just a name change, in... I think it is more of just a name change, in badge collecting terms, the Firmin set up in Birmingham will probably continue and after googling Kashket, they are now headquarted at Firmin house. And...

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 02-09-08, 03:53 PM

Replies: 23 A badge for only one man Views: 8,989 Posted By Saddle tree maker It sounds like a fabulous collection, sarmajor -... It sounds like a fabulous collection, sarmajor - I'd love to have a rummage through it ! Badge value doesn't really interest me, most of the stuff I have you can pick up quite easily and the really...

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 02-09-08, 01:03 PM

Replies: 23 A badge for only one man Views: 8,989 Posted By Saddle tree maker No worries, Sarmajor. What is your rarest... No worries, Sarmajor. What is your rarest British badge, may I ask ? STM.

Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 02-09-08, 12:27 PM

Replies: 23 A badge for only one man Views: 8,989 Posted By Saddle tree maker Surely this is unique, not rare. Rarity is when... Surely this is unique, not rare. Rarity is when there is more than one and for various reasons it has become rare and hard to find. That's my understanding of rare, anyway. STM.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-09-08, 08:34 PM

Replies: 99 Poll: Open letter on theft of materials Views: 12,981 Posted By Saddle tree maker Could someone explain what's going on here. ... Could someone explain what's going on here. Have I missed something ? What's all the fuss about ? STM.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-09-08, 07:53 PM

Replies: 99 Poll: Open letter on theft of materials Views: 12,981 Posted By Saddle tree maker I was just pointing out that your watermark isn't... I was just pointing out that your watermark isn't worth a carrot and by your response, neither are you. STM.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-09-08, 09:16 AM

Replies: 99 Poll: Open letter on theft of materials Views: 12,981 Posted By Saddle tree maker Paulbear, I haven't removed your watermark to... Paulbear, I haven't removed your watermark to show how clever I can be, so please don't take offence, but watermark's can be 'removed' and someone with more artistic skills than I could do a much...

Forum: General Topics. 31-08-08, 07:58 PM

Replies: 15 Sticking to the topic Views: 2,146 Posted By Saddle tree maker I must admit, I like threads that go off on... I must admit, I like threads that go off on tangents. Pure information can be so boring at times and most of it you can read in books. I think that facts are important, of course they are, but so...

Forum: General Topics. 31-08-08, 02:48 PM

Replies: 33 Abbreviations ?? Views: 5,775 Posted By Saddle tree maker I think 'Fire gilt' is just a new descriptive... I think 'Fire gilt' is just a new descriptive term that is being used more and more by collector's and dealer's alike for those badges were the gilt appears to have a flame like appearance on the...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 29-08-08, 06:24 AM

Replies: 42 My Hussar collection Views: 12,783 Posted By Saddle tree maker Michael, I would expect a genuine badge to have... Michael, I would expect a genuine badge to have a slider, be correctly voided (No solid crown) and die struck. In the last ten years a very well made badge with a slider has appeared on the market...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 25-08-08, 03:54 PM

Replies: 69 Royal Scots Greys Views: 20,914 Posted By Saddle tree maker As has been mentioned by other members on other... As has been mentioned by other members on other threads - poor rear definition on die struck badges more often than not, means the badge isn't original. If you are considering purchasing this badge...

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