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Forum: Other Military Topics 20-08-22, 10:49 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Amazed at what is out there and also... Hi Mike Amazed at what is out there and also what you unearth! I have a badge for the BL in Port Sunlight in my "archives" somewhere. I can't believe that it is unique, but I'll post a photo if...

Forum: Other Military Topics 26-01-22, 09:26 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Hope the year is off to a great... Hi Mike Hope the year is off to a great start. Let me echo what James said: you have put together some fascinating items and you are more than generous with your sharing of info!:)

Forum: Other Military Topics 24-11-21, 09:26 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike A nice item. I would think that the... Hi Mike A nice item. I would think that the cost of a gold badge would have been increasing and an h/m gilded silver badge would look the part. Many of our Life Member badges sometimes aren't...

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-07-21, 11:03 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Funny you should mention this as I... Hi Mike Funny you should mention this as I went to see a friend who does trophies and what should I see on the work bench but a really ancient leather sandbag! Yep, you could happily overpunch...

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-07-21, 10:44 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Yep, it's a "J".... The full stop in the "J.F"... Yep, it's a "J".... The full stop in the "J.F" mark is in the middle, just like his registered mark at Birmingham Assay Office. OK, next puzzler: the medals are struck, assayed under Fenton's...

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-07-21, 10:33 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Yet again you deliver the goods! I... Hi Mike Yet again you deliver the goods! I really appreciate the effort that you have gone to here. It is really good to have someone you can rely on. I just went and dug out my "super...

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-07-21, 01:37 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Yep, Thomas Fattorini. Mark from 1909 to 1938. A... Yep, Thomas Fattorini. Mark from 1909 to 1938. A big maker of this kind of stuff, so why the overstamp. Would this have been legal at the time?

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-07-21, 01:30 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum OK, this is what the overstamp should be. The... OK, this is what the overstamp should be. The mark of Alfred Roden & Sons (1922-49). Found on fobs (like this one!) and other small items. Still trying to work out what the other, obliterated,...

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-07-21, 01:21 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike and others Here are three BL "bits"... Hi Mike and others Here are three BL "bits" that I've had for some time. The Life Member is included more for scale but you might like to comment as to a vague dating for it. The Challenge...

Forum: Other Military Topics 16-07-21, 11:38 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Footwear? I wonder how many of the pilgrims wore... Footwear? I wonder how many of the pilgrims wore their old service boots? I heard of one veteran who would dig out and wear his pair every ANZAC Day.

Forum: Other Military Topics 16-07-21, 11:35 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike New York?????? Wonders will never... Hi Mike New York?????? Wonders will never cease! It wouldn't be any fun if you could just Google it and it popped up anyway.;) On the subject of far-flung branches, I have a Mons Star...

Forum: Other Military Topics 16-07-21, 01:28 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Thanks for your efforts. I think all... Hi Mike Thanks for your efforts. I think all of this is too far back in the mists of time. The thing is that we enthusiasts probably know more about this stuff than the organisations! I guess...

Forum: Other Military Topics 11-03-21, 09:42 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike Nice additions to your collection! ... Hi Mike Nice additions to your collection! I suspect that cost is a factor in the decision to award "silver gilt" as opposed to solid gold. I recently purchased a small length of 9ct wire and...

Forum: Other Military Topics 08-03-21, 09:20 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hello Mike I would really like to thank you... Hello Mike I would really like to thank you for your regular responses to my posts. This is what our hobby should be all about!

Forum: Other Military Topics 08-03-21, 09:15 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hello Mike I was certain that you would have... Hello Mike I was certain that you would have the answer! Many thanks for all that information. I'm wildly intrigued that they should have numbered the miniatures. Seeing your lineup of...

Forum: Other Military Topics 08-03-21, 12:37 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Small BL screw backs Hi Mike and other BL fans Lockdown has made me "re-discover" some stuff from way back. Therefore interested in any comments as to the age of these. The one badge is pierced and the other not....

Forum: Other Military Topics 07-03-21, 10:07 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Some new thoughts on the BL Remembrance Day badge? Hi Been trying to work out a bit more on that BL Remembrance Day badge and have found that the maker is R A Jones & Sons of High Street Southend-on Sea. As it turns out, they have their...

Forum: Other Military Topics 24-02-21, 08:18 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hello Mike Many thanks for all your great... Hello Mike Many thanks for all your great information and the extra effort that you have gone to. Much appreciated and I'm sure other members will be interested too. You will appreciate that,...

Forum: Other Military Topics 23-02-21, 11:46 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum BL Remembrance Day? Hi Mike and others Any more thoughts on the BL Remembrance badge and/or a possible date for the branch badge? From what I've found, Miller used this address for many years so an exact date...

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-02-21, 09:14 PM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum A big "hi" to both of you! It's always good... A big "hi" to both of you! It's always good to learn more about these items. The funny thing is that you "acquire" items as and when you see them and then think about what they are later on! ...

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-02-21, 09:21 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Michael, Thanks for your prompt reply. I... Hi Michael, Thanks for your prompt reply. I think that they both came off eBay many years ago. Bought separately I know. Any clue as to date?

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-02-21, 09:19 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Two more badges for comment Hi all Here is a badge for the Bradford & District War Graves Visit Association plus one other that would appear to be for the D.E.S.L. (Disabled Ex-Servicemen's League?). The POW feathers on...

Forum: Other Military Topics 19-02-21, 09:04 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Two BL badges for comment Hi all, especially Mike:D As always happens, you start looking for one thing and find another! Here are two BL-related badges for comment and possible dating. Interesting that the BL had...

Forum: Other Military Topics 18-02-21, 04:34 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike I'll keep an eye out in one of our... Hi Mike I'll keep an eye out in one of our better second hand bookshops. You never know how far and wide this stuff circulated! So, just to confirm, that celluloid "W G" Legion badge is...

Forum: Other Military Topics 02-02-21, 09:06 AM

Replies: 187 British Legion Commemorative. Views: 15,393 Posted By dumdum Hi Mike The small RSL badges did go through... Hi Mike The small RSL badges did go through a phase of horseshoe fittings but they didn't last for long then back to the "googly eyed" loops and solid fittings as seen on the 1967 Gallipoli lapel...

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