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Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 06-08-23, 11:35 PM

Replies: 8 The ultimate eBay piece Views: 637 Posted By elgee45 Marshals of the RAF regularly carried out short... Marshals of the RAF regularly carried out short arm inspections.

Forum: Off topic 20-06-23, 11:48 PM

Replies: 2 Dublin disappointed Views: 722 Posted By elgee45 oops oops

Forum: General Topics. 29-09-22, 09:54 PM

Replies: 40 New cypher and crown Views: 4,212 Posted By elgee45 Charles III cypher The King's cypher has been revealed. Tudor crown replaces the (Queen's) St. Edward's crown. I wonder if the military will issue new badges immediately or if stocks of the Queen's crown badges will be...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 04-02-22, 04:43 AM

Replies: 141 That escalated quickly Views: 17,325 Posted By elgee45 Something odd, indeed. Third highest bidder,... Something odd, indeed. Third highest bidder, e***7, dropped out at £185. Two bidders, 3***0 (private) and c***a (1282), took it from there. Fishy??? . . .

Forum: Off topic 05-12-21, 02:02 AM

Replies: 19 The perils of collecting. Views: 1,795 Posted By elgee45 You never know when such unfortunate mishaps may... You never know when such unfortunate mishaps may occur . . . That's why I only collect small things - badges and stamps.

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 21-08-21, 02:24 AM

Replies: 4 HMS Severn New Paint Scheme Views: 891 Posted By elgee45 Nice of them to leave the pennant number painted... Nice of them to leave the pennant number painted on the hull. Otherwise the enemy might not be able to identify it under that great camouflage job

Forum: General Topics 27-07-21, 04:09 PM

Replies: 9 Best way to post a collection from the US to Australia Views: 886 Posted By elgee45 Fedex, perhaps . . . Fedex, perhaps . . .

Forum: Other Military Topics 22-04-21, 10:34 PM

Replies: 13 Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Announcement Views: 1,241 Posted By elgee45 The apology trend Now that the world is much more enlightened than at any time in the past, let's not forget that the Mayor and the Common Council of Rome owe an apology and compensation for the Rape of the Sabine...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-02-21, 10:22 PM

Replies: 16 Royal Yacht Clearance Diver Badges? Views: 1,098 Posted By elgee45 I forget the exact term, but what were known as... I forget the exact term, but what were known as 'cuff rate' divers were carried on just about all ships. These were not clearance divers but part-timers from other primary specialties - gunners, TAS,...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-01-21, 01:57 AM

Replies: 13 Liverpool Scottish 8th. VB - Help required Views: 1,384 Posted By elgee45 Thank you Many thanks, Julian, Peter and Simon. Really great stuff! Peter, I shall pass on your details to Denis (My bro.) Once again many thanks, and for your patience with my rather naïve questions. ...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-01-21, 11:10 PM

Replies: 13 Liverpool Scottish 8th. VB - Help required Views: 1,384 Posted By elgee45 Thanks Thanks, Julian, Apologies for being annoying, one last question. Was this badge worn with the standard glengarry QVC and backing plate configuration? Well, two questions . . . roughly, what...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-01-21, 09:44 PM

Replies: 13 Liverpool Scottish 8th. VB - Help required Views: 1,384 Posted By elgee45 Thanks Gentlemen, thank you so much for your replies. What my brother is after, I now realise, is a pre TF glengarry badge. I assume this to be similar to the 1908-37 badge. Is this right? Once again...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 05-01-21, 02:32 AM

Replies: 13 Liverpool Scottish 8th. VB - Help required Views: 1,384 Posted By elgee45 Thanks Julian, This is the badge I'm after .... Thanks Julian, This is the badge I'm after . . . currently on aBay. Don't know if it's a goodie or not.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-01-21, 09:39 PM

Replies: 13 Liverpool Scottish 8th. VB - Help required Views: 1,384 Posted By elgee45 Liverpool Scottish 8th. VB - Help required I hope someone can help. I'm after a 8th. VB Liverpool Scottish badge (for someone else) It's outside my area of collecting, and I've been quite amazed at the shedload of these on eBay, particularly...

Forum: General Topics. 02-01-21, 10:06 PM

Replies: 27 VAT on your badges - Thanks Brexit Views: 2,596 Posted By elgee45 Had folks been told that BREXIT would mean badges... Had folks been told that BREXIT would mean badges would be more expensive a majority may have sided with Scotland and NI and voted to remain. These bloody politicians never tell you everything!

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 30-11-20, 08:29 PM

Replies: 4 Extra Regimentally Employed Views: 561 Posted By elgee45 Well done, Wilson. I was wondering who'd spot... Well done, Wilson. I was wondering who'd spot that.

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-10-20, 09:27 PM

Replies: 24 RNF officer or OR? Views: 1,024 Posted By elgee45 Wood 242. 1953 - 1963(?) Soldiers. Worn in... Wood 242. 1953 - 1963(?) Soldiers. Worn in vertical pairs, facing left and right 44 x 27 mm. Worn on the collars of No. 2 dress and mess waiters' livery jacket.

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-08-20, 12:17 AM

Replies: 0 RIR and RDC - kosher. Unknown harp badge Views: 369 Posted By elgee45 RIR and RDC - kosher. Unknown harp badge Any ideas and opinions much appreciated: 1. Topless lady harp badge, 38mm high, 40mm wide. Copper lugs. 2. Royal Irish Regiment, 40mm high, 39mm wide. Copper lugs. 3. Royal Defence Corps,...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-08-20, 04:20 AM

Replies: 3 Unknown North'd Fus TF/TA Cap . . . Collar? Views: 415 Posted By elgee45 Thanks, John. I suspected that. Didn't Canadian... Thanks, John. I suspected that. Didn't Canadian troops also wear the 'INF' s/t? Anyway, no joy on items 1 and 2. I'll try again in a few months . . . you never know. Cheers - Lawrence

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-08-20, 12:32 AM

Replies: 3 Unknown North'd Fus TF/TA Cap . . . Collar? Views: 415 Posted By elgee45 Unknown North'd Fus TF/TA Cap . . . Collar? I know I've asked about these badges before . . . please don't tell me off - be kind . . . 1. Northumberland Fusiliers grenade with 19 point flames, right-facing horse and 'South Africa' scroll....

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-20, 10:07 PM

Replies: 7 Tyneside Scottish Views: 936 Posted By elgee45 Can't find this in Col. Wood's book, Mike. Can't find this in Col. Wood's book, Mike.

Forum: General Topics 25-03-20, 01:06 AM

Replies: 2 hi all any idea what this badge is? white metal (45mm), two screw fittings on reverse Views: 401 Posted By elgee45 No idea, but interesting. The giant mouse and the... No idea, but interesting. The giant mouse and the big chicken suggest it might be Australian. Lawrence

Forum: General Topics. 05-03-20, 05:48 AM

Replies: 1 kingsman64 Views: 319 Posted By elgee45 kingsman64 Is anyone here in contact with Paul? Is he OK? I purchased a Liverpool Scottish sporran badge from him on 26th. January, not received it yet, and have had no response to a forum PM and two emails....

Forum: General Topics 03-03-20, 01:33 AM

Replies: 7 Interesting Artifact at a Reasonable price! Views: 896 Posted By elgee45 Surprisingly this wasn't snapped up. Been... Surprisingly this wasn't snapped up. Been relisted at C$300K more. The seller must have worked out there's a bigger profit in not selling the item at $1.3M than there is in not selling it at $1.0M....

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 02-03-20, 10:50 PM

Replies: 19 Tyneside Scottish Brass Economy Views: 1,286 Posted By elgee45 Described in Col. Wood's 'The Fifth Fusiliers and... Described in Col. Wood's 'The Fifth Fusiliers and Its Badges' as being in white metal for soldiers (Wood 448) and in silver or silver plate for officers (Wood 447) There's no mention of 'economy'...

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