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Showing results 1 to 25 of 35 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Bydand1881

Forum: Headdress 13-02-16, 02:42 AM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 Many Thanks Many Thanks

Forum: General Topics. 06-02-16, 09:56 PM

Replies: 28 Cleaning/Polishing Views: 3,250 Posted By Bydand1881 Thankyou and everyone else that has replied it is... Thankyou and everyone else that has replied it is much appreciate.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-02-16, 09:23 PM

Replies: 5 Fake or Maufacturing error? Views: 1,270 Posted By Bydand1881 LOL! LOL!

Forum: Headdress 06-02-16, 09:21 PM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 So is this to your eye a genuine 1939 helmet? I... So is this to your eye a genuine 1939 helmet? I don't mean to come across as argumentative I just want to accurately describe it lol! does this make sense.

Forum: Headdress 06-02-16, 08:38 PM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 This seems to have a cross-pad liner but is dated... This seems to have a cross-pad liner but is dated 1939. Is this a later addition? I am confused now

Forum: Headdress 06-02-16, 08:37 PM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 Thanks quite correct, I had to clean some grime... Thanks quite correct, I had to clean some grime off with scotchbrite to find it though! Many Thanks.

Forum: Headdress 06-02-16, 08:26 PM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 Well I have listed it... Well I have listed it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/222017030011? as per my idea of what it is and a link here. Is it a MKII?

Forum: Headdress 06-02-16, 08:14 PM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 Thanks I found the date it is 1939, it was next... Thanks I found the date it is 1939, it was next to where the strap attached on the left hand side as in the pic. How much is it worth?

Forum: Headdress 06-02-16, 06:58 PM

Replies: 13 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? Views: 3,026 Posted By Bydand1881 Is there any way to date Tommy Helmets? I have this ARP helmet, I have owned it for 25 years approximately. Is there any way to date it? I am going to list it on ebay but I don't want to put down a misleading description. If anyone can...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-02-16, 06:48 PM

Replies: 5 Fake or Maufacturing error? Views: 1,270 Posted By Bydand1881 It just struck me as a Chinese knock of as it... It just struck me as a Chinese knock of as it looks so wrong on so many levels.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 06-02-16, 06:29 PM

Replies: 5 Fake or Maufacturing error? Views: 1,270 Posted By Bydand1881 Fake or Maufacturing error? Picked this up in a job lot of badges from ebay. Is this outright fake or a manufacturing error? Does anyone know or hazard to take a guess?

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-02-16, 11:52 PM

Replies: 6 Unidentified Silver Scottish? Badge Views: 911 Posted By Bydand1881 Sorry that was just a guess and you are quite... Sorry that was just a guess and you are quite correct RAOB, typo! I have been on the square since I was 18 (In most if not all orders, KT's, RA, ES, OKM, OSM nd I have never seen the symbol or...

Forum: General Topics. 05-02-16, 11:42 PM

Replies: 28 Cleaning/Polishing Views: 3,250 Posted By Bydand1881 None, taken I assure you! I didn't want to annoy... None, taken I assure you! I didn't want to annoy folk with being new and all!

Forum: General Topics. 05-02-16, 11:40 PM

Replies: 28 Cleaning/Polishing Views: 3,250 Posted By Bydand1881 Thanks for the reply, it was a real issue NYPD... Thanks for the reply, it was a real issue NYPD shield Patrolman's type with 4 numbers. I knew the officers son through offshore work and he sold it to me as to be honest he was a druggie waste of...

Forum: General Topics. 05-02-16, 11:32 PM

Replies: 28 Cleaning/Polishing Views: 3,250 Posted By Bydand1881 I am sorry if this has been covered in detail but... I am sorry if this has been covered in detail but I couldn't find a topic that covered my question, apologies I am a newbie.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-02-16, 08:19 PM

Replies: 6 Unidentified Silver Scottish? Badge Views: 911 Posted By Bydand1881 100% Not Masonic that I can guarantee, perhaps... 100% Not Masonic that I can guarantee, perhaps something to do with the ROAB maybe.

Forum: General Topics. 05-02-16, 08:17 PM

Replies: 28 Cleaning/Polishing Views: 3,250 Posted By Bydand1881 Cleaning/Polishing If I buy a badge say for example a WW1 Royal Engineers Cap Badge and decide to polish it with brasso and make it shiny for display. Does this devalue or ruin the badge? The reason I ask is because I...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 27-01-16, 06:10 PM

Replies: 14 Newbie hoping to learn Views: 2,302 Posted By Bydand1881 I will pick up a copy, thanks for the tip. I will pick up a copy, thanks for the tip.

Forum: Headdress 26-01-16, 08:31 PM

Replies: 10 17th/21st Lancers Views: 2,765 Posted By Bydand1881 Wow, that's a beauty. If you ever think of... Wow, that's a beauty. If you ever think of parting with it give me a nod! I normally search ebay in descriptions under Gieves and Herbert Johnson etc. looking for private purchase officers caps but I...

Forum: Headdress 26-01-16, 07:54 PM

Replies: 10 17th/21st Lancers Views: 2,765 Posted By Bydand1881 Sorry I forgot to add, the A.B.L. would mean... Sorry I forgot to add, the A.B.L. would mean nothing to me, I am completely new to military badges. Apologies if it was a stupid question.

Forum: Headdress 26-01-16, 07:52 PM

Replies: 10 17th/21st Lancers Views: 2,765 Posted By Bydand1881 I have seen a very similar cap with a RA badge... I have seen a very similar cap with a RA badge attached. It just looked wrong, badge too high up if that makes sense. The material looked too stiff and the wrong shape also, however I put that down...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-01-16, 07:50 PM

Replies: 2 17th/21st Lancers Views: 627 Posted By Bydand1881 Thank you very much for the reply. I now have... Thank you very much for the reply. I now have some knowledge to be going on with and start some research. Much appreciated.

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 26-01-16, 07:08 PM

Replies: 14 Newbie hoping to learn Views: 2,302 Posted By Bydand1881 Thanks again for the welcome, sometimes you join... Thanks again for the welcome, sometimes you join a forum and it seems dormant with very little changes day to day. This forum however seems to be quite lively, although I admit some of the topics are...

Forum: Headdress 26-01-16, 07:04 PM

Replies: 10 17th/21st Lancers Views: 2,765 Posted By Bydand1881 I suspected as much, just my luck to find what I... I suspected as much, just my luck to find what I am looking for but not really! Thanks for the reply. This seller passes on a lot of ''Genuine Police caps'' that are ex MOD Police caps with any old...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 26-01-16, 06:59 PM

Replies: 2 17th/21st Lancers Views: 627 Posted By Bydand1881 17th/21st Lancers Hello all, I am a new member so please go easy on me. I have tried using the search function but I have not found the information I am specifically looking for. The Lancers has a fascination for me...

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