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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-11-08, 05:59 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Hi all, This is good news. I was sure my... Hi all, This is good news. I was sure my badge had the feel of a genuine item. :) Will

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-09-08, 09:09 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Julian, Fair point, I can't say I have... Julian, Fair point, I can't say I have definite proof. I know as yet, no cast iron official record has come to light, but having spoken to a specialist BW collector there is some evidence to...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-09-08, 07:30 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Update Hi All, I've recently been in contact with a BW collector who believes that some g/m badges were worn during WW1. As the badge found at Arras, in the BW museum proves. I'm informed that this...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-07-08, 08:25 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard CB, Thanks for the post. Thats what I meant... CB, Thanks for the post. Thats what I meant the Cross :o. I've looked at the edges with a magnifying glass and who ever cut it back has made quite a neat job as I can only see one slight score...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-07-08, 09:20 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Royal scots economy - trimmed ? Hi All, Ive been busy photographing my collection. Thought this example would be an interesting one to get comments on. This is an all g/m Royal Scots but for some reason the star is different....

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-07-08, 09:16 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Scots Grey, That would be great. I've been... Scots Grey, That would be great. I've been in contact with the archivist at the museum, who has given me a collectors address, who may also be able to help. Will

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-07-08, 04:13 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard BW museum Hi All, Some time ago I contacted the Black Watch museum on this matter. I've got a reply back. The archivist says an all G/M badge was worn during WW1 and they have an example on display. Any...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-05-08, 02:07 AM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Luke, cheers for taking a look. In answer to... Luke, cheers for taking a look. In answer to your comments, It feels like a 'good' badge, its quite sturdy and the rear detail is good. Its not the best example as the dragons detail is not great...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 30-05-08, 12:07 AM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Black Watch Alan, Getting back to the original subject. I wrote to the B W museum to ask about brass / g/m badges. If I get a response I'll post it on the forum. I've got a slightly darker g/m version to...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 29-05-08, 11:56 PM

Replies: 215 Regular Infantry First World War Economy Issue Badges Views: 28,694 Posted By Diehard Border Regt Brass Badge with plating Hi All, Sorry Alan, if this is straying slightly from your original subject ie Black Watch. But I thought this might be of interest on the subject of mystery 'economy' badges. I have had this...

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