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06-04-24, 11:28 AM
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Lanarkshire Yeomanry on Lugs.
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Rockape
I agree with Mark on this. In addition, the...
I agree with Mark on this. In addition, the genuine badge has voided feathers at the bottom edge, whereas the fake has unvoided feathers. The same cannot be said for the IY pattern or NCO arm badge....
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
26-06-20, 05:27 PM
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Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry?
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Rockape
and an Umpire if I'm not mistaken.
and an Umpire if I'm not mistaken.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
22-12-19, 06:59 AM
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Pembroke Yeomanry, good or bad?
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Rockape
It's annoying I don't have one to compare. I...
It's annoying I don't have one to compare. I would need to have it in the hand to give it the thumbs up. My advice is to keep it as genuine until contrary evidence appears.
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
13-09-19, 04:47 PM
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Opinions on this 15th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (The Leeds Pals)
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Rockape
not so sure on this one...
not so sure on this one (http://www.mindenmilitaria.com/viewphoto.php?shoph=56790&phqu=2)
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26-07-19, 05:54 PM
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Help - Please L@@k
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Rockape
Luke, Well done! I'm jealous
Luke,
Well done! I'm jealous
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
26-07-19, 05:47 PM
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Norfolk Yeomanry GVI Cap badge
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Rockape
Hello Holyboy, Thank you for showing your...
Hello Holyboy,
Thank you for showing your Grandfather's badge. The part you mention about your Uncle's cast badge is interesting in that they attract some collectors, while others shun them...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
03-05-19, 06:38 PM
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Opinion required on Tyneside Irish badge
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Rockape
compare to Tyneside Irish's badge. They do not...
compare to Tyneside Irish's badge. They do not appear to be similar.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
22-04-19, 06:59 AM
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Scottish Horse - The Home Years 1903-1914
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Rockape
Found this in another thread, the timeline...
Found this in another thread, the timeline appears to be correct. Of interest is
"J R Gaunt & Son LTD Montreal Made in England (c.1901-c.1939?)"
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22-04-19, 06:37 AM
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Scottish Horse - The Home Years 1903-1914
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Rockape
To confirm, middle row left is 50mm x 32mm (KK...
To confirm, middle row left is 50mm x 32mm (KK 1388). This one does have a Gaunt Montreal plate at the rear of the crown. I suppose I assumed that it was cheaper to have them made in Canada but never...
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17-04-19, 03:02 PM
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Help me with this 17th motto
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Rockape
Don't normally comment on regular cavalry items...
Don't normally comment on regular cavalry items but this one piqued my interest.
The symbols around the circle depict English, Scottish and Irish charms and the horseshoe caps the goodluck theme....
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
16-04-19, 07:20 AM
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West Somerset Imperial Yeomanry Shoulder Title
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Rockape
Described as officer slouchie badge (K&K vol. 1,...
Described as officer slouchie badge (K&K vol. 1, pg. 344) these can be found in hand cut brass 185mm x 50mm. There are very subtle differences from yours and the photograph in K&K. However, there...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
16-04-19, 06:55 AM
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Lothian & Berwickshire IY
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Rockape
Alex, The common way to tell the wheat from...
Alex,
The common way to tell the wheat from the chaff is to look at the sheaf knot. Compare the knot from Luke's to yours.
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13-04-19, 09:44 AM
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Lincolnshire Yeomanry
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Rockape
I hear ya Luke but I'm kind of skeptical. I...
I hear ya Luke but I'm kind of skeptical. I certainly wouldn't use Gaylor as a standard reference. Too many errors for my liking... If you have the tall crown variety and the short crown variety in...
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12-04-19, 08:11 PM
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Lincolnshire Yeomanry
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Rockape
Luke, Not a fan of this one. Look at the...
Luke,
Not a fan of this one. Look at the photos of known good'uns in this thread.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
25-03-19, 06:55 PM
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Book: Collector Guide for the Essex Yeomanry
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Rockape
Would love one - Yes please!
Would love one - Yes please!
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
16-03-19, 07:50 AM
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West Somerset Imperial Yeomanry KK???
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Rockape
Looks ok to me Luke, nice find
Looks ok to me Luke, nice find
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29-03-18, 06:18 PM
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Denbighshire Hussars c1914?
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Rockape
Kevin, Unusual construction but I like it....
Kevin,
Unusual construction but I like it. There is enough about it to make me feel comfortable with it.
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28-03-18, 06:02 PM
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North Irish Horse
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Rockape
Steve718, The maid's hair should not come...
Steve718,
The maid's hair should not come into contact with the wing. The exception to this is the later badge (WW2) which is a smaller version.
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27-12-17, 08:30 AM
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Shropshire Yeomanry in Silver..!
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Rockape
Roy, I don't post much these days but feel...
Roy,
I don't post much these days but feel strongly enough to reply that I am not a fan of this. It does not look like an item of quality to me as it should be.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
29-07-17, 07:33 PM
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Boer War era Scottish Horse
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Rockape
QUOTE=irish "a collar size at 23 mm" Not...
QUOTE=irish "a collar size at 23 mm"
Not sure on the size you have Jack @23mm. The smallest collar I have seen is 28mm x 29mm
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17-05-17, 08:10 AM
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Royal 1st Devon Yeo - the definitive thread!
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Rockape
A much needed photo... Second Lieutenant...
A much needed photo...
Second Lieutenant Douglas Boden Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry
© IWM (HU 114011)
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
28-03-17, 07:04 AM
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Leicestershire PAO Imperial Yeomanry - Officer's badge
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Rockape
Hi Stephen, I can understand why you have...
Hi Stephen,
I can understand why you have thought that. However, I have zoomed in to a part of the scroll that may change your mind.
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
24-03-17, 05:05 PM
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Leicestershire PAO Imperial Yeomanry - Officer's badge
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Rockape
Leicestershire PAO Imperial Yeomanry - Officer's badge
Griff and members,
I picked this up a few weeks ago. Looks like a collar or side cap badge. Appears to be silver plate. Anyway thought I would share as it's the first one I have seen in hand...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
30-01-17, 10:24 AM
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Essex Yeomanry
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12,853
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Rockape
Good work Michael, It does indeed appear to...
Good work Michael,
It does indeed appear to be the non-voided badge. I still think that collectors should be aware that some of the non-voided examples you see circulating in the marketplace do...
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Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges
02-01-17, 08:09 AM
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Westminster Dragoons
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Posted By
Rockape
Griff & JT, Nice photos thanks for...
Griff & JT,
Nice photos thanks for uploading.
In the seated photo a shoulder title is visible and seems to substantiate Ray Westlake's observation in regards to 2nd CoLY wearing in this...
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