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Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-11-22, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Chrisr
Many thanks indeed John. Greatly appreciated. ...

Many thanks indeed John. Greatly appreciated.

That is a wonderful collection Mick.

Regards
Chris
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-11-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Chrisr
Thank you Mick. Does anyone know where I can...

Thank you Mick.

Does anyone know where I can purchase one from. Looked on the internet and eBay to find another seller but can't see one.
Regards
Chris
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 13-11-22, 12:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Chrisr
Many thanks Mick, Tim, Mike and John. I greatly...

Many thanks Mick, Tim, Mike and John. I greatly appreciate your help. I hadn't realised they also have a metal cap badge.
Warm regards
Chris
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 11-11-22, 01:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Chrisr
Royal Lancers nickel and enamel motto

Saw this on eBay as an other ranks beret badge. Pretty sure it is a dud or am I wrong?....
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-12-21, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Chrisr
Many thanks Mike and Marc. Regards Chris

Many thanks Mike and Marc.
Regards
Chris
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 04-12-21, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Chrisr
Royal Lancers motto badge????

I am sure whether the Royal Lancers OR badge is cloth and metal combination. Saw this one as 17th/21st Queens Royal Lancers (which it is not).

Is this a dud or a full metal Royal Lancers motto?
...
Forum: Off topic 18-06-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,059
Posted By Chrisr
What shocking news. A man who gave so much...

What shocking news.

A man who gave so much to this forum and its members - not only with his marvellous badge repairing skills but through his frank opinions, integrity and great sense of...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 24-02-16, 12:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,016
Posted By Chrisr
Hanbut, Fifth Photo Third row lower...

Hanbut,

Fifth Photo

Third row lower part commencing below the 33rd Battalion are the 40th, 41st, 42nd, 63rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th Infantry Battalions Infantry.

Fourth row. 48th, 49h, 50th,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-02-16, 11:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,016
Posted By Chrisr
Hanbut, Two points of clarification in my...

Hanbut,

Two points of clarification in my first post. Where Infantry Brigades are mentioned the patch is for the HQ of that brigade. Originally the Independent Companies were numbered 1st, 2nd,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-02-16, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,016
Posted By Chrisr
Correct Bill. They are the current issue colour...

Correct Bill. They are the current issue colour patches worn on the slouch hat puggaree. First introduced in the early 1990's.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-02-16, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,016
Posted By Chrisr
You have a very nice collection there. One...

You have a very nice collection there.

One source is the Colour Patch Register 1915 - 1949 published by the Australian Army in 1993 but is as scarce as hen's teeth, and its not complete.

Volume...
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 20-02-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,080
Posted By Chrisr
Happy to help bc. The original beret we wore...

Happy to help bc.

The original beret we wore was made by the Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory. It was a sort of sandy - light brownish colour with a cloth headband. In the mid-1970's we...
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 20-02-16, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,080
Posted By Chrisr
bc, I doubt it is an Australian SAS beret. I...

bc,

I doubt it is an Australian SAS beret. I joined the regiment in 1968, and we never wore the cloth badge, and to the best of my knowledge the regiment still doesn't. The only person I know of...
Forum: Headdress 16-11-15, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,315
Posted By Chrisr
Jerry, Many thanks for the additional...

Jerry,

Many thanks for the additional photos. Good to see both sides of an original with provenance. Mine has voids between the dragon's neck and wing - now wondering whether it is OK.

Cheers...
Forum: Headdress 15-11-15, 03:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,315
Posted By Chrisr
Nice find Jerry. Thanks for the close up of the...

Nice find Jerry. Thanks for the close up of the badge.

Chris
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-10-15, 06:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,182
Posted By Chrisr
Thank you Alan. Cheers Chris

Thank you Alan.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-10-15, 05:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,182
Posted By Chrisr
Alan, Do you have a date when it ceased to...

Alan,

Do you have a date when it ceased to be worn?

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-08-15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,370
Posted By Chrisr
Not my field, but I wouldn't throw it out until...

Not my field, but I wouldn't throw it out until you are sure it is fake.

Chris
Forum: New Zealand Badges 16-08-15, 03:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,461
Posted By Chrisr
Thank you Quicksilver, it makes much more sense...

Thank you Quicksilver, it makes much more sense than what I presumed it to be.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: New Zealand Badges 15-08-15, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,461
Posted By Chrisr
The Auckland Regiment is the Countess of...

The Auckland Regiment is the Countess of Ranfurly's Own, so I presume it is associated with the said Countess.
Cheers
Chris
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-08-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,229
Posted By Chrisr
Chief Chum, Many thanks. I have adjusted the...

Chief Chum,

Many thanks. I have adjusted the 4th Bn Suffolk Regiment with a plus to denote it could have worn for a longer period.

Alan,

Thank you. I have added a post to discussion re an...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 07-08-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,398
Posted By Chrisr
Alan, This makes sense statistically, and I...

Alan,

This makes sense statistically, and I have often wondered by the SA Scroll is so scarce given it was supposedly worn by four battalions. In the Turkish museum at Gaba Tepe on Gallipoli...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 05-08-15, 01:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,229
Posted By Chrisr
The lists on page 2 (TF Bns and London Regt)...

The lists on page 2 (TF Bns and London Regt) amended today.

Just bumping up to see if anyone has any further amendments to the dates the various badges were worn.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: General Topics 11-07-15, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By Chrisr
Ron, I can't identify the item, card of some...

Ron,

I can't identify the item, card of some type, but the Australian Army has no official colour - just Corps and unit colours. Army Headquarters colour patch is blue and red.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-02-15, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,963
Posted By Chrisr
Mark, Thank you for this. Interesting,...

Mark,

Thank you for this.

Interesting, given the perceived wisdom is that BiM badges of this period without braze holes are regarded as fakes. I wonder how many genuine BiM badges of this...
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