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Forum: General Topics. 04-05-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 897
Posted By Chipper
I love the idea, and would love to see the pics....

I love the idea, and would love to see the pics. I think it could expand into a really interesting thread as people contribute where they can.

Cheers, Tim
Forum: General Topics. 17-04-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,020
Posted By Chipper
Feel free to have a look at my album (and do a...

Feel free to have a look at my album (and do a 'pals' search for another albums by other members) to get an idea of bona fide badges.

Cheers, Tim
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Forum: General Topics. 17-04-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,020
Posted By Chipper
yep, sadly, many fakes are so old now, they...

yep, sadly, many fakes are so old now, they develop (or are helped along by the fakers) a nice patina. Quality is also no guarantee, as, for instance, you'll note for the Welsh 11th Bttn collars, the...
Forum: General Topics. 17-04-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,020
Posted By Chipper
Hi, as indicated, lots of good reading here...

Hi,

as indicated, lots of good reading here on Pals fakes and what to look out for, but to start you off, the easiest way (but not the only way) to pick a Birmingham Pals fake is the neck. Note...
Forum: The Home Front 26-02-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By Chipper
Thanks JT, I found the pics very interesting ...

Thanks JT, I found the pics very interesting

cheer, Tim
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-01-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By Chipper
Hi in Churchill/Westlake's 'Collar badges of...

Hi

in Churchill/Westlake's 'Collar badges of the British army 1881 to present', there is a similar badge, #305. However it is definitely a very different design, wings are different, flame from...
Forum: The Home Front 12-12-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By Chipper
OK, thanks, unlikely to be them, as I understand,...

OK, thanks, unlikely to be them, as I understand, 2 patterns of badge, neither look like the photo, but good to rule them out.

Cheers, Tim
Forum: The Home Front 11-12-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By Chipper
OK, all Good, so what railway line would that...

OK, all Good, so what railway line would that make it? (assuming he was employed locally) I'll see if I have one that matches
Forum: The Home Front 10-12-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By Chipper
That is interesting, as the position and shape of...

That is interesting, as the position and shape of the crown also match. Maybe the photo just didn't for some reason capture the writing around the edge? Or maybe I just can't see it :rolleyes:
...
Forum: The Home Front 10-12-22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By Chipper
Hey Simon, Yep, shame the company isn't...

Hey Simon,

Yep, shame the company isn't mentioned. But a super photo, and lots of great info you've found out as well

Cheers, Tim
Forum: The Home Front 09-12-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By Chipper
Lovely pic. Looks to me to possibly be blank...

Lovely pic.

Looks to me to possibly be blank around the edge, as per below. If so, could be either Rhymney Railway, or an early London Brighton & South Coast Railway, which were also blank till...
Forum: General Topics. 12-08-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,321
Posted By Chipper
Thanks for the lovely messages, I will pass them...

Thanks for the lovely messages, I will pass them along to James' family. I'm sure the kind words will be gratefully received. Thanks also for the kind words to me, James was a dear friend, and I will...
Forum: General Topics. 10-08-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,321
Posted By Chipper
Member passing

It is with great sadness I must let the forum know of the passing of James Shevels, Charliedog012012.

James was a dear friend, and he and I would attend the Stratford fair together. We had a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-04-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By Chipper
British Grammar School? A google search...

British Grammar School?

A google search found a couple around the world, this may be the emblem of one.

Cheers, Tim
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By Chipper
Hi Kingsley see attached. If showing...

Hi Kingsley

see attached.

If showing this is not OK, mods, please remove

cheers, Tim
Forum: The Home Front 12-01-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,530
Posted By Chipper
Enamelled.... with a crayon. I have one of...

Enamelled.... with a crayon.

I have one of the 1915 chromed (or nickel plated?) and agree, hard to say when it was done, so I have a very open mind as to what it may or may not signify

cheers,...
Forum: The Home Front 11-01-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,530
Posted By Chipper
Hey Mike, the discussion, wherever it...

Hey Mike,

the discussion, wherever it leads, and whatever the outcome (or lack thereof) is the interesting part. No theories, wild or sensible, should be discounted until they are proven wrong or...
Forum: The Home Front 11-01-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,530
Posted By Chipper
Close up of 2 Wylie ones, one nickel, one brass -...

Close up of 2 Wylie ones, one nickel, one brass - no obvious repair that my eyes can see....

cheers, Tim
Forum: The Home Front 11-01-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,530
Posted By Chipper
gaunt and Wylie examples:

gaunt and Wylie examples:
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-01-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By Chipper
Hi Mate not sure.... the one pictured in...

Hi Mate

not sure.... the one pictured in Clive's book shows similar 'sinking' but the pic is not clear enough to see the hallmark, albeit it is a similar shape.

Be good top see your examples,...
Forum: General Topics 04-01-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By Chipper
Just to add what is in Clive Johnson's book: ...

Just to add what is in Clive Johnson's book:

"Issued in April 1939 (ie pre-war) to serving members of the Militia who had been efficient and diligent in their duties for a period of at least 3...
Forum: The Home Front 05-12-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,039
Posted By Chipper
Thanks Mike, seems these bars are the same in...

Thanks Mike, seems these bars are the same in both, with attachment holes, albeit Ray's look soldiers on, so maybe they were more common than I thought, just not coming up much (that I have seen)
...
Forum: The Home Front 05-12-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,039
Posted By Chipper
Hi Lads, I think an owner modified badge as...

Hi Lads,

I think an owner modified badge as well, to show service. A nicely done addition, good spot James,

cheers, Tim

PS, Ray, if you see this can we get a closer pic of yours?

cheers
Forum: General Topics 17-11-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,105
Posted By Chipper
Just a side note, when I was a lad, not long...

Just a side note, when I was a lad, not long after the war ended, they were called "Giggle Hats" not sure why, but as kids we'd buy them from disposal stores in Sydney to wear camping.

Cheers, Tim
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-10-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,805
Posted By Chipper
Super delivery Mate, some (all!) crackers in...

Super delivery Mate, some (all!) crackers in there.

Cheers, Tim
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