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Colonial Police and Paramilitary Badges
30-11-15, 11:20 AM
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South African Constabulary
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POL_AIR_1
Hi All, Sorry to rehash an old thread, but...
Hi All,
Sorry to rehash an old thread, but thought I would also post my SAC items here.
My great-grandfather removed the lugs from the back of his badge for gallantry so that he could mount it...
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Other Military Topics
06-02-15, 11:10 AM
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LiberatorCrash.com
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2,134
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POL_AIR_1
Thanks Hussar100. I know the unfortunate thing...
Thanks Hussar100. I know the unfortunate thing that the Aussie soldiers have never come to terms with is the fact that their mates were not recorded as KIA. Even though they were fully equipped at...
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Other Military Topics
31-01-15, 11:50 PM
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LiberatorCrash.com
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2,134
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POL_AIR_1
Thank you to all for your kind words. I am a...
Thank you to all for your kind words.
I am a member of the 2/33 Australian Infantry Battalion Association, and I felt a website would have a greater reach compared to some sort of publication.
Just...
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Other Military Topics
31-01-15, 10:45 AM
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LiberatorCrash.com
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2,134
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POL_AIR_1
LiberatorCrash.com
Hi All,
On Monday of this week (Australia Day), a joint effort between the 2/33 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF Association and Medals Gone Missing launched a new website.
The website is called...
Forum:
Foreign Badges and Insignia
18-05-14, 01:29 PM
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1
Japanese 'Hiroshima' medallion
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POL_AIR_1
Japanese 'Hiroshima' medallion
Hi All,
I am wondering if someone can please help me with the following identification. I have tried to google this, but cannot seem to find anything.
I was recently given a copy of a 1945...
Forum:
Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches
26-08-13, 07:43 AM
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5
158 Aust Gen Tpt Coy
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2,105
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POL_AIR_1
Thanks guys, I will keep trying to do some more...
Thanks guys, I will keep trying to do some more digging. We need to try and make sure we have the correct colours for the presentation.
The reason we are hunting for it is exactly as the reason...
Forum:
Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches
26-08-13, 04:48 AM
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158 Aust Gen Tpt Coy
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POL_AIR_1
158 Aust Gen Tpt Coy
Hi All,
I am wondering if anyone can please help me with a photo/drawing of the
158 Australian General Transport Company colour patch from WWII (1943).
I cannot seem to find it in any searches...
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
13-05-12, 12:14 AM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi All, I got a response from Phil & he said...
Hi All,
I got a response from Phil & he said the same about the patch in Keith Glyde's book. This is the only reference of it, and it was unconfirmed.
Phil says from a personal point of view "as...
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
11-05-12, 01:40 AM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Thanks BC, Even with the description above I...
Thanks BC,
Even with the description above I was picturing something different in my head.
Great photo thank you.
Cheers,
Matt
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
11-05-12, 01:12 AM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi John, Thanks for the info. Any chance of a...
Hi John,
Thanks for the info.
Any chance of a scan/picture at all please?
Cheers,
Matt
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
11-05-12, 01:07 AM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
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POL_AIR_1
Cheers Mick, I have flicked him an email. ...
Cheers Mick,
I have flicked him an email.
Regards,
Matt
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
10-05-12, 12:29 PM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi Philip, Yeah mate, it is. Cheers, MS
Hi Philip,
Yeah mate, it is.
Cheers,
MS
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
10-05-12, 02:17 AM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi BC, I have seen some photos where the AIF...
Hi BC,
I have seen some photos where the AIF wore a "Rising Sun" badge on the front of their white caps.
I am hoping that maybe slick_mick may know some more about any formation patches etc??
I am...
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Infantry and Special Forces
09-05-12, 03:59 PM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi BC, I came across a good link from the AWM. ...
Hi BC,
I came across a good link from the AWM.
It is from the 9 Div war diary.
http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/records/awm52/1/12/14/awm52-1-12-14-1.pdf
Here are also some more photos (again...
Forum:
Infantry and Special Forces
08-05-12, 03:45 PM
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1 Aust Corps Ski School
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6,257
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
1 Aust Corps Ski School
Hi All,
In the past few days I have found out that my grandfather was attached to the 1 Aust Corps Ski School in Lebanon during 1941-42.
I would love to talk with anyone that may have photographs...
Forum:
General Topics
29-04-12, 03:52 PM
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7
Army Surplus/ Militaria Stores
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2,630
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Thank you to all who posted in this thread.... ...
Thank you to all who posted in this thread....
Unfortunately I fell ill before going to SYD, so together with catching up with friends & family, the march, and a general lack of energy I really...
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General Topics
14-04-12, 02:37 PM
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7
Army Surplus/ Militaria Stores
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2,630
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POL_AIR_1
Cheers BC, My avatar is a photo of my...
Cheers BC,
My avatar is a photo of my great-grandfather's South African Constabuary "Badge for Gallantry" that was struck at the request of Baden-Powell.
Joss Richardson was the one I was...
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General Topics
13-04-12, 11:07 AM
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7
Army Surplus/ Militaria Stores
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2,630
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POL_AIR_1
Army Surplus/ Militaria Stores
Hi All,
I am going to Sydney for Anzac Day so I can march with my grandfather's battalion (and then join them for a reunion afterwards). This is pretty exciting for me as my grandfather passed away...
Forum:
Police
28-03-12, 02:04 AM
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16
SA Constabulary
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3,997
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi Guys, Its been too long since I have been on...
Hi Guys,
Its been too long since I have been on here!!
Amazing photos of the uniform and badges. I just found out the other day that up until about 12-18 months ago my great-grandfather's SAC...
Forum:
Police
19-01-12, 11:50 PM
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16
SA Constabulary
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3,997
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi Andrew, Great badges!! I have a document...
Hi Andrew,
Great badges!!
I have a document here that talks about soldiers of the SAC having a dislike to the blank centre on the voided Queen Victoria badge. Apparently they would unofficially fix...
Forum:
New Member Introduction Zone
03-12-11, 05:59 AM
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9
New Member
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1,556
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi Pippin, I too stumbled across this site as I...
Hi Pippin,
I too stumbled across this site as I was searching for information on family awards & badges.
You will really enjoy it here!!
Hi Keith,
Wow, what great information. Thank you for...
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New Member Introduction Zone
03-12-11, 05:56 AM
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2
Hi
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Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Welcome Andrew. I am sure the forum will help...
Welcome Andrew.
I am sure the forum will help with your collecting.
Regards,
Matt
Forum:
New Member Introduction Zone
03-12-11, 05:55 AM
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Mark ten heggeler
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1,056
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
G'day Mark, and welcome. I was briefly in the...
G'day Mark, and welcome.
I was briefly in the pipe band as a drummer in my high school days.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Regards,
Matt
Forum:
New Member Introduction Zone
03-12-11, 05:50 AM
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1
RCAF wings and more
Views:
781
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
Hi Zorgon, Welcome to the forum. That is...
Hi Zorgon,
Welcome to the forum.
That is quite an array of items you collect, but I totally understand about drifting with collecting.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Regards,
Matt
Forum:
New Member Introduction Zone
03-12-11, 05:46 AM
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3
Good day folks
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804
Posted By
POL_AIR_1
G'day and welcome to the forum. I'm sure you...
G'day and welcome to the forum.
I'm sure you will learn a lot.
Cheers,
Matt
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