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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
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Highland Regiment. Good or bad?
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Luke H
From the fake die, note the dipping middle to the...
From the fake die, note the dipping middle to the buckle’s hinge.
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
16-04-24, 09:05 PM
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4th TF Bn East Lancashires
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Luke H
RIP Walter Holmes
Sad to lean that member ‘Semloh Retlaw’ aka Walter Holmes who was great researcher of the Accrington Pals and key contributor to this thread, passed away in January aged 92.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
16-04-24, 06:41 PM
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24th Lancers Officers cap badge
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Luke H
Yes it’s Gaunt die evident from the crown and...
Yes it’s Gaunt die evident from the crown and (mis) alignment of the two vertical jewels in the band.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
16-04-24, 06:19 PM
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KDG Cap badge Opinions please
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Luke H
The Victorian / Edwardian versions did have loops...
The Victorian / Edwardian versions did have loops but these were positioned behind the wings rather than scroll ends like the example below.
As mentioned yours is from the fake die. Note the...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
16-04-24, 06:12 PM
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Blackened Army Cyclist Corps
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Luke H
It’s not a repro. Unable to help with why...
It’s not a repro.
Unable to help with why it’s been blackened but the finish certainly appears to have age.
One to hang onto and not be tempted to clean methinks.
Perhaps a photo will turn...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
14-04-24, 07:58 PM
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Need help to identify badge with SEMPER PARATUS
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Luke H
Now for sale on eBay… £119 :eek: ...
Now for sale on eBay… £119 :eek:
...
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
14-04-24, 11:58 AM
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Reverse Metal East Lanc’s by Tiptaft
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Luke H
SOLD
SOLD
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
14-04-24, 11:34 AM
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Reverse Metal East Lanc’s by Tiptaft
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Luke H
Last try £60. A rare badge by this maker....
Last try £60.
A rare badge by this maker. I’m quite sure certain dealers would ask close to double this due to the mark.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
14-04-24, 11:29 AM
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QVC Loyal North Lancs
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Luke H
QVC Loyal North Lancs
QVC Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Near mint condition. £32 inc. UK P&P.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 01:33 PM
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QVC Highland Light Infantry
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Luke H
SOLD
SOLD
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 11:13 AM
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GvR Royal Defence Corps
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Luke H
Yours Tony. PM sent. SOLD
Yours Tony. PM sent.
SOLD
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 10:50 AM
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GvR Royal Defence Corps
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Luke H
GvR Royal Defence Corps
GvR Royal Defence Corps retaining most of factory finish with correct hairpin slider marked Smith & Wright. £20 inc. UK P&P.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 10:48 AM
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QVC Highland Light Infantry
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Luke H
QVC Highland Light Infantry
QVC HLI, toned black loops. £25 inc. UK P&P.
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The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted
13-04-24, 10:46 AM
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Reverse Metal East Lanc’s by Tiptaft
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Luke H
Reverse Metal East Lanc’s by Tiptaft
A reversed metal East Lancashire Regiment cap badge by Tiptaft. £65 inc. UK P&P.
This is only the second one I’ve ever seen.
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General Topics.
12-04-24, 03:56 PM
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RBJ Militaria
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Luke H
Sad news, my condolences to his family and...
Sad news, my condolences to his family and friends.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
11-04-24, 04:57 PM
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Good or bad please ?your help always appreciated
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Luke H
QC-era isn’t my thing but the slider ‘could’ date...
QC-era isn’t my thing but the slider ‘could’ date to the 1950s albeit they have been used for later restrikes. You would need someone to check if a metal East Lancs was sealed or they went to...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
10-04-24, 08:31 PM
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Strange Essex Militia badge
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Luke H
Wire pinned overlays have been used for some...
Wire pinned overlays have been used for some Birmingham mint badges and latter reproductions.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=767&pictureid=31312
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All other Colonial Badges
10-04-24, 01:53 PM
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West India Regiment
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Luke H
Possibly but I still think it’s an Edwardian...
Possibly but I still think it’s an Edwardian example.
The crimp has a sort of mitre at its edges and there’s a pinched look to the slider just after the bend. Both traits evident on many early...
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Military Book and Media Reviews
10-04-24, 09:44 AM
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Recommendation For British Badge Book
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Luke H
A bargain price, well done. Often Vol 1 sells for...
A bargain price, well done. Often Vol 1 sells for more on its own.
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All other Colonial Badges
10-04-24, 09:41 AM
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West India Regiment
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253
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Luke H
Very nice Tim, an early badge with a long slider...
Very nice Tim, an early badge with a long slider 1903-05.
A fine example of the 1916 all Gm issue, SP 4734A/1916. In April of that year 3,000 were ordered.
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All other Colonial Badges
10-04-24, 09:37 AM
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West India Regiment
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Luke H
First I’ve seen with a solid centre. No...
First I’ve seen with a solid centre.
No doubts an original.
Is it gilt washed? Looks very rich.
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
09-04-24, 05:29 PM
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Strange Essex Militia badge
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Luke H
Additionally I’ve never seen the earlier...
Additionally I’ve never seen the earlier ‘Regimental Castle’ badge in reversed metals so orders of this badge must exclusively date as stated 1903-05.
A very evanescent existence.
And one...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
09-04-24, 04:24 PM
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Strange Essex Militia badge
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Luke H
A fine example of a rare badge Mark.
A fine example of a rare badge Mark.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
08-04-24, 04:48 PM
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Strange Essex Militia badge
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394
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Luke H
Not an original badge.
Not an original badge.
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
07-04-24, 05:05 PM
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RND Nelson Cap Badge
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Luke H
A slanted ‘O’ is found on the Genuine Gaunt die...
A slanted ‘O’ is found on the Genuine Gaunt die and what I believe is a genuine alternative manufacturer variant. But it is also found on two different fake dies.
Upright ‘O’ is only found on what...
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