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Longdog
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
08-06-23, 08:22 AM
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Northumberland Hussars collection
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Longdog
Lol, don’t blame me for your shoulder title...
Lol, don’t blame me for your shoulder title addition Phileas Fogg!
NHY: I believe worn during inter war period as well, paucity of period photographs from which you can see the st but I have seen...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
07-06-23, 12:26 PM
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Northumberland Hussars collection
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Longdog
Lol, I’d wondered about that “Ol long skinny”...
Lol, I’d wondered about that “Ol long skinny” Northumberland but forgot to ask Keith when talking about NH previously. Thanks for the heads up, that’s one board to update now. Finally getting set up...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
06-06-23, 07:45 PM
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Northumberland Hussars collection
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Longdog
Hi Dean, Cracking collection of NH insignia...
Hi Dean,
Cracking collection of NH insignia shown and well written narrative, very interesting to read, thanks for sharing.
Keith is a gentleman and a font of knowledge relating to Yeomanry...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
23-08-21, 09:34 AM
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Sherwood Rangers Imperial Yeomanry shoulder title help
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Longdog
Hello First example measures 17 x 55mm. ...
Hello
First example measures 17 x 55mm.
Second example is sheet brass, measures 16 x 50mm.
I am aware of another die cast example, similar font type to the first with thinner letters, measures...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
13-07-21, 07:57 AM
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Welsh Artillery Units
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Longdog
Kevin, Cracking selection of insignia shown,...
Kevin,
Cracking selection of insignia shown, very nice to see an OR’s embroidered shoulder strap worn the 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire VA Corps.
Thanks for sharing.
Pat
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
16-08-20, 02:11 PM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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1,391
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Longdog
Colin, Thanks for comments and pleased you...
Colin,
Thanks for comments and pleased you approve of where that superb pouch badge now resides.
It did indeed make my day to get that badge at Chatham last year, despite having to put up with...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
16-08-20, 08:52 AM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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Longdog
Update: When I posted this yesterday I clean...
Update:
When I posted this yesterday I clean forgot to add the following to the boards beforehand so better later than never....🙄
Volunteer Artillery:
Another Lancashire example, this one to...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
16-08-20, 08:36 AM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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Longdog
Dean, Thanks for comments and your generous...
Dean,
Thanks for comments and your generous gift of the Edinburgh City VA busby badge, it has a most appreciative home .
All 4 Durham VA corps wore specific numbered titles though I have yet to...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
15-08-20, 07:59 PM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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Longdog
Eddie, Hope you’re keeping well and pleased...
Eddie,
Hope you’re keeping well and pleased you enjoyed seeing my VA display mate, I’m still searching for a multi piece Monmouth example as you’ve got in your superb collection mate 😁.
Can...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
15-08-20, 07:49 PM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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Posted By
Longdog
Hello Simon You’ve a keen eye sir 😁. ...
Hello Simon
You’ve a keen eye sir 😁.
Neither Corps titles are noted in Westlake and Litchfield reference works.
Both the 3rd and 8th Lancashire VA Corps titles were sourced direct from family...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
15-08-20, 07:34 PM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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1,391
Posted By
Longdog
All, Thanks for the comments and pleased the...
All,
Thanks for the comments and pleased the display is of interest.
Norfolk Regt Man:
Thank you for showing other title examples worn including cadet units, great to see. In response to your...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
15-08-20, 05:26 PM
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Volunteer Artillery collection
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Longdog
Volunteer Artillery collection
Hello,
Since joining the Forum, aside from being able to read and learn so much from fellow members discussions on many subjects, I’ve greatly enjoyed and appreciate the opportunities to view...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
05-04-20, 06:18 PM
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Welsh Territorial Titles (finally ready for framing)
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Longdog
Jon, One thought relating to that splendid...
Jon,
One thought relating to that splendid 38th Division you have displayed.
There is another specific shoulder title relating to this subject I am aware of. Worn by the 38th Division Cyclist...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
05-04-20, 12:54 PM
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Welsh Territorial Titles (finally ready for framing)
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Longdog
Hi Jonathan, Hope you and yours are keeping...
Hi Jonathan,
Hope you and yours are keeping well.
Very interesting reading what youve just posted and good to hear there was a RAMC Welsh Border title worn.
Thanks for showing the bronze titles,...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
05-04-20, 12:46 PM
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Welsh Territorial Titles (finally ready for framing)
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Posted By
Longdog
Jon, Thanks for replied on those enquiries,...
Jon,
Thanks for replied on those enquiries, interested to read that.
I too think the Monmouthshire title is a variant pattern but do not know for sure.
be interested to hear other views about...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
04-04-20, 07:46 PM
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Welsh Territorial Titles (finally ready for framing)
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Posted By
Longdog
Hello Jon, Well that’s made my evening just...
Hello Jon,
Well that’s made my evening just viewing your collection 😁.
think your choice of layout is stunning and sets off the collection superbly.
Some very challenging titles to find shown...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
27-01-20, 09:14 PM
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16th Battalion Highland Light Infantry shoulder titles
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Posted By
Longdog
Hello John, Here you go, not the best photo...
Hello John,
Here you go, not the best photo but it's the only image on my iPad at present,
Cheers
Pat
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
27-01-20, 01:36 PM
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16th Battalion Highland Light Infantry shoulder titles
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Longdog
Hello John, Interested to read your post and...
Hello John,
Interested to read your post and see the titles.
I cannot give definitive answers to your questions but can say:
15th Service Bn (1st Glasgow) wore 3 piece shoulder titles.
18th...
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General Topics.
06-05-19, 10:15 AM
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Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
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1,083
Posted By
Longdog
Kevin, Thanks for taking the time to check,...
Kevin,
Thanks for taking the time to check, much obliged.
Smashing to meet you, Brookies and Eddie at Yate yesterday and enjoyed having a chat.
Thought the Glamorgan Militia Grenadier Company...
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General Topics.
23-04-19, 02:47 PM
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Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
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1,083
Posted By
Longdog
Pleased the tunic was of interest to see, and...
Pleased the tunic was of interest to see, and thanks to everyone for the replies especially:
Simon,
Great to have a name to now work from. Close examination of label handwriting definitely points...
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General Topics.
22-04-19, 05:25 PM
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Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
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1,083
Posted By
Longdog
Thanks for feedback and replies, very helpful....
Thanks for feedback and replies, very helpful. Hopefully will be able to find out more relating to the wearer of this tunic.
He must have been a tremendous shot for many years.
Rob,
Tunic...
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General Topics.
22-04-19, 11:59 AM
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Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
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Posted By
Longdog
After having a closer look at the faded label, I...
After having a closer look at the faded label, I think the name MAY read as J B Morris though I cannot be certain.
Thanks Simon, wouldn't have thought that without you mentioning this name.
Pat
Forum:
General Topics.
22-04-19, 11:49 AM
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Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
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1,083
Posted By
Longdog
Hello Simon, Thanks for reply and thoughts...
Hello Simon,
Thanks for reply and thoughts on the name, not clear from the partially degraded label, only the Corps: 2nd VB Welch, and possibly Rank: Pte.
Name on label I think ends with: ...
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General Topics.
22-04-19, 11:03 AM
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Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
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1,083
Posted By
Longdog
Welch Regiment tunic with shooting badges
Hello,
Thought I would share this Welch Regiment 2nd Volunteer Battalion tunic with a number of shooting bullion sleeve badges I recently got.
Hope of interest,
Best wishes,
Pat
Forum:
General Topics.
07-04-19, 09:17 AM
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Cribyn: Passing of a fellow member
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1,531
Posted By
Longdog
Cribyn: Passing of a fellow member
I wanted to pass along that Roger a fellow collector and forum member recently passed away.
Roger was avid button collector and extremely knowledgeable on this complex and varied subject.
He was...
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