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Forum: General Topics 11-11-08, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By guest_000
If you google it the company is a US plastics one...

If you google it the company is a US plastics one that probably picked up the contract ??

PAUL
Forum: Infantry 11-11-08, 02:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,987
Posted By guest_000
YOUR badge is very interesting I like the lugs...

YOUR badge is very interesting I like the lugs and the stamping appears very good. Would like a hands on but that is not possible. Are you sure of your dimensions?

regards PAUL
Forum: Infantry 10-11-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,987
Posted By guest_000
A collar 46mm in height is unheard of here. Can...

A collar 46mm in height is unheard of here. Can you post a side pic of the lugs please.

PAUL
Forum: Infantry 10-11-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,987
Posted By guest_000
that is a good point I have three variations and...

that is a good point I have three variations and depending on the leaf stem the height of the collar should be no more than 39mm anything more will be a dud IMO. I remeber seeing these larger collars...
Forum: Infantry 10-11-08, 04:57 AM
Replies: 41
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Posted By guest_000
where those really the good old days ? And I sort...

where those really the good old days ? And I sort of like the value of my hoarde in these good olde days :D:D

PAUL
Forum: Infantry 10-11-08, 03:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,987
Posted By guest_000
James my best advice for you is try to put...

James my best advice for you is try to put together a collection of the field units which served in France and leave it at that. There where 260 numbered battalions and three named of the infantry...
Forum: Infantry 10-11-08, 01:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,987
Posted By guest_000
James due to the size of the Glenn badge and the...

James due to the size of the Glenn badge and the fact the field cap was worn in the trenches the collars where worn often as hat badges but in truth is a collar. Also who would wear the white metal...
Forum: General Topics 09-11-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,443
Posted By guest_000
With all due respects if the person is a member...

With all due respects if the person is a member here FIRST but you got to stay out of the mushrooms out there in BC :D
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-11-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 28,633
Posted By guest_000
THERE would be one other that being the 5th ROYAL...

THERE would be one other that being the 5th ROYAL SCOTS.
May I refer you to a booklet put out by Mr Chris Brooker which covers the badges of the Blach Watch in CANADA pretty well . Called THE...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 06-11-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 28,633
Posted By guest_000
It is common knowledge while on leave in Britain...

It is common knowledge while on leave in Britain the badge was authorized in fact for NCOs the pre 14 badge with 42 in the centre was worn also.

PAUL
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 06-11-08, 01:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,066
Posted By guest_000
Looks like the cast badge made for the Platton on...

Looks like the cast badge made for the Platton on duty in Britian during WW11
NICE FIND

paul
Forum: Infantry 05-11-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,665
Posted By guest_000
Just a further note of historical fact the 9th...

Just a further note of historical fact the 9th was formed quickly in September
1914 from recruits in Emonton and Ottawa and on October 3-4 th was off to England. I do not believe the 25th was badged...
Forum: Infantry 05-11-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,665
Posted By guest_000
This badge is made up on the leaf from a 25th...

This badge is made up on the leaf from a 25th Battn badge with the overlay holes clearly visable. The badge is not IMO suspect but made up to deceive a clear fake.
Any accepted period interm badges...
Forum: General Topics 04-11-08, 04:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By guest_000
Greg you should not feel bad in any way IMO . You...

Greg you should not feel bad in any way IMO . You do need a bit of a thick skin it goes with the territory or I would be gone long ago LOL .

Victor the shoulder went to a collection some time ago...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By guest_000
It is a SEAFORTH for sure Allen. I paid 3.00 ea...

It is a SEAFORTH for sure Allen. I paid 3.00 ea for these pay the post and these are available at cost

PAUL
BY THE WAY THE SHOULDER on the single has a 2 in it
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By guest_000
BADGED PCs in CANADA

A couple PCs I picked out of a pile of junk in a store yesterday all have IDable insignia

PAUL
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 02-11-08, 03:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By guest_000
This gaunt badge is mint chocolate bronze is...

This gaunt badge is mint chocolate bronze is considered a post war restrike in most cases now. Gaunt did a huge run of this for the reunion market and then sold a huge surplus awhile back thus...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 01-11-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By guest_000
Not Canadian but may be British cadet or school ...

Not Canadian but may be British cadet or school

PAUL
Forum: General Topics 30-10-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By guest_000
OFFICER shoulder to the 181st BRANDON Manitoba

OFFICER shoulder to the 181st BRANDON Manitoba
Forum: General Topics 30-10-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By guest_000
here is the set to the 2nd from GS and SS. We did...

here is the set to the 2nd from GS and SS. We did not have much in the way of officer enamels but I do have some.
Forum: General Topics 29-10-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By guest_000
Thanks Jim and Rob as you well know it takes...

Thanks Jim and Rob as you well know it takes allot to get my blood boiling now but this little trinket certainly did :D
Forum: General Topics 28-10-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By guest_000
I really don't think there was any problem this...

I really don't think there was any problem this it is a pretty select crowd of sweetheart collectors and I was most afraid of two British folks over there who would be in it anyhow for the big one. I...
Forum: General Topics 28-10-08, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By guest_000
WELL I bought this pin was bid up a bit call me...

WELL I bought this pin was bid up a bit call me insane but is the only insignia to the 14th FIELD AMB 270.00 USD and you can call me insane I will not get upset or take umbridge with you it was a...
Forum: General Topics 28-10-08, 02:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,816
Posted By guest_000
THERE is allot of this going on in fact it is a...

THERE is allot of this going on in fact it is a cottage industry in HOLLAND right now. BUY some plain BDs SEW ON SOME GREAT INSIGINA make a big buck. You have to be aware of sewing techniques and be...
Forum: General Topics 27-10-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By guest_000
Interesting thoughts Mr Herring , I hope you do...

Interesting thoughts Mr Herring , I hope you do aggree that this badge was both CEF and post war though as it was and is proven by the lugs as you say
NOTE THE TWO EXAMPLES I SHOW BELOW which is...
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