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Forum: General Topics. 14-03-24, 09:49 PM
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Posted By dobw
Is it possible that the issuing authority sent...

Is it possible that the issuing authority sent the medals to the wrong man?
Forum: General Topics. 14-03-24, 09:47 PM
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Views: 329
Posted By dobw
That is confusing. I wonder if a mistake could...

That is confusing. I wonder if a mistake could have been made somewhere along the line, due to the similar names? It seems that one Stanley Dickerson had earned the exact decorations listed on the...
Forum: General Topics. 14-03-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 329
Posted By dobw
Thank you for that information, Paul. It...

Thank you for that information, Paul.

It would have been very helpful, if the scrap of paper that came with the medals had included a MIDDLE name. I'm looking at Stanley Franklin Dickerson, born...
Forum: General Topics. 14-03-24, 05:26 PM
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Views: 329
Posted By dobw
Thank you! I was thinking the same thing.

Thank you! I was thinking the same thing.
Forum: General Topics. 14-03-24, 03:45 PM
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Views: 329
Posted By dobw
Thank you, Paul! That is interesting, as a...

Thank you, Paul! That is interesting, as a Stanley Franklin Dickerson served in the 67th Medium Regiment, R.A. (T.A.). The 67th was an element of the Eighth Army. The entire unit was captured at...
Forum: General Topics. 14-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 329
Posted By dobw
Attributing Eighth Army Medals

I recently purchased these fairly common Second World War medals. They came with a scrap of paper attributing them to a "Stanley Dickerson." There was a transmittal insert with what appears to be a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-10-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By dobw
Regarding the U.S. overseas service bars, each...

Regarding the U.S. overseas service bars, each bar represents six months.
Forum: The Home Front 16-05-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By dobw
Many thanks to Jerry, London, and Mike for the...

Many thanks to Jerry, London, and Mike for the fascinating information! Does anyone know how the round WVS badge was worn?
Forum: The Home Front 14-05-22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By dobw
Unknown Civil Defence/WVS Items

In a recently purchased lot of WW2 era Civil Defence/WVS items were several pieces I could not identify. Can someone kindly tell me about the printed WVS disc? The small rectangle may just be a...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-02-22, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By dobw
Alas, I feared it was too pretty to be true! ...

Alas, I feared it was too pretty to be true! Many thanks to Luke and CB for setting me straight, and also for the kind words!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-02-22, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By dobw
There is an excellent article by Les Hughes on...

There is an excellent article by Les Hughes on the Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (SAARF) at http://www.insigne.org/SAARF-I.htm. The article first appeared in the ASMIC Trading Post...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-02-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By dobw
Here is the Navy/Marine Parachutist Badge. And,...

Here is the Navy/Marine Parachutist Badge. And, yes, the quality does look better, so maybe Honduras...?
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-02-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By dobw
Artists Rifles (once again)

Today marks the 6th anniversary of my entry into this forum. I've been the grateful recipient of much help and my collection looks much better today than it did then. While my focus remains cloth...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-02-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By dobw
These appear to be US Navy/Marine Corps...

These appear to be US Navy/Marine Corps Parachutist Badges, in different grades (basic, senior, and master). The higher grades may not be authorized...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-02-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,313
Posted By dobw
Touché! Maybe it's Bradley who needs warning... ...

Touché! Maybe it's Bradley who needs warning...

One beauty of this hobby is that there are infinite avenues of historical interest a person can follow; if one gets too expensive, there is always...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-02-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,313
Posted By dobw
You gotta love this hobby! I too have been...

You gotta love this hobby! I too have been following this thread and the auction that inspired it, and I wholeheartedly agree with most of the comments that have been made. I have to say, though,...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-02-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By dobw
Lower right in fifth and sixth photos.

Lower right in fifth and sixth photos.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 08-10-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By dobw
Many thanks, Marc, Tim, and Jon!

Many thanks, Marc, Tim, and Jon!
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 07-10-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By dobw
The aforementioned badge came as part of this...

The aforementioned badge came as part of this Southern Command lot, along with a number of variations and varieties...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 07-10-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By dobw
RAOC or Education Corps?

Can anyone out there kindly tell me if this Southern Command sign is a first pattern Ordnance Corps badge or one for the Army Education Corps? Or possibly something else entirely...?

Thank you!
Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 18-09-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By dobw
Once again many thanks, Keith! Yes, I think it...

Once again many thanks, Keith! Yes, I think it is black, so will make the appropriate change to my notes. I would doubt very much there was anything rare in either of the two groups, I'm just...
Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 17-09-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By dobw
Various Colour Patches for Identification Revisited

After I posted the small lot of colour patches I acquired last month and requested help identifying them, a friend gave me about half a dozen more, plunging me back into the unknown. Once again, I...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 20-08-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By dobw
Here's what the Imperial War Museum has to say...

Here's what the Imperial War Museum has to say about the curly-tailed rhino:

"The symbol of the most heavily 'armoured' wild animal was obvious for an armoured formation. There were at least three...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-08-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By dobw
Thanks to Terry and Normandie18 for your...

Thanks to Terry and Normandie18 for your comments! Feedback is always appreciated!

Still hoping someone has some insights regarding that curly-tailed rhino!
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-08-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By dobw
A few additional comments on woven badges, and...

A few additional comments on woven badges, and then maybe someone with more expertise can weigh-in:

The term "BeVo" originally was an acronym for the name of a company making insignia in Nazi...
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