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New Zealand Badges
11-12-23, 08:27 PM
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NZ War Service badge
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omok1
Hi James That NZAPC badge was first used in...
Hi James
That NZAPC badge was first used in 1917 (have had dated images showing it worn the by NCO). I agree with John's theory as the most likely. Also being UK made adds to that theory. Many WW2...
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New Zealand Badges
18-11-23, 06:42 PM
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bronze Maori Pioneers for discussion
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omok1
Yes it is fake. The necklace on the bronze die...
Yes it is fake. The necklace on the bronze die cast examples made by either Firmin or Gaunt will be non-voided (unlike the brass ones)
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New Zealand Badges
18-11-23, 08:58 AM
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Iain Davidson
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omok1
James, I can only agree 100% with what you...
James,
I can only agree 100% with what you said. I have communicated, traded, gone over images with puk for 30 odd years. A top bloke who will be missed not only by family and friends, but the...
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New Zealand Badges
18-11-23, 08:55 AM
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New Zealand title
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omok1
Tiptaft no more uncommon that Gaunt with these...
Tiptaft no more uncommon that Gaunt with these titles. $20NZD is top money on these. Some are bronzed too, would go another $10NZD more on bronzed.
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New Zealand Badges
17-08-23, 02:43 AM
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Identify NZ patch worn in Vietnam
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omok1
agree, that does look like Aussie from that...
agree, that does look like Aussie from that period. Construction and materials being just as crucial as actual design, as many commonwealth countries used same designs/shapes and colours for patches,...
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New Zealand Badges
12-03-23, 04:43 AM
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Unknown NZ badge
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omok1
In NZ that badge would be $30 - 35NZD, unless...
In NZ that badge would be $30 - 35NZD, unless Canadian made, they fetch good money
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New Zealand Badges
26-12-22, 05:28 AM
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Sad loss of a NZ badge Collector
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omok1
Sad loss of a NZ badge Collector
I guess most collectors know that very sadly, Hemi Tahu, a collector based in Wellington died earlier this month, aged 53. Hemi was known as "rameka13" on Trade Me, and did some great displays of his...
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New Zealand Badges
25-11-22, 02:10 AM
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Featherston Camp Trumpet band opinions please
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omok1
I would have no problems with this badge. As...
I would have no problems with this badge. As already discussed there are variations. I currently have two in my collection but have owned and sold two or three more over the years. My current ones...
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New Zealand Badges
11-07-22, 11:45 PM
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NEWZEALAND DENTAL CORPS
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omok1
??? Nothing to do with converted NZASC badges...
??? Nothing to do with converted NZASC badges done by a camp jeweller, this is clearly a Stoked made NZMC badge with the centre removed and substituted by a heavy gauge silver or white metal "DC" and...
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New Zealand Badges
11-07-22, 02:25 AM
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NEWZEALAND DENTAL CORPS
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omok1
Or you could get these.....only one I have seen...
Or you could get these.....only one I have seen and owned. A collar badge made from a Stokes made NZMC. Hand cut white metal "DC" fitted and part of the scroll "M" obliterated.
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New Zealand Badges
26-04-22, 05:36 AM
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Stokes & Sons Numerals
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Stokes Numerals
I have 16,17,26 in my collection
I have never seen a "37" Stokes made numeral, but i suspect 22 exists.
In the lower numbers I have 11,12,14
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New Zealand Badges
24-04-22, 09:13 PM
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Canterbury Mounted Rifles (CYC) badge
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omok1
CYC Silver Officer badges (J R Gaunt)
Images attached of complete set of these Officer badges, circa WW1. Despite my average pics, the lugs are all silver plated same as badges themselves.
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New Zealand Badges
23-04-22, 06:39 AM
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Canterbury Mounted Rifles (CYC) badge
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omok1
I have a set of solid backed J R Gaunt made...
I have a set of solid backed J R Gaunt made badges. My hat badge matches yours exactly.Mine are silver plated with silvered lugs. There may be plated (nickel or chrome)band badges, but my set I would...
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New Zealand Badges
04-03-22, 02:04 AM
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New Zealand Artillery Buttons
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omok1
Thanks Barry, very informative. As Commandant Le...
Thanks Barry, very informative. As Commandant Le Roy retired before the later 1889 regulations this accounts for his buttons and other RNAV insignia. Most images of NAV in NZ seem to date from the...
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New Zealand Badges
03-03-22, 06:36 PM
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New Zealand Artillery Buttons
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omok1
Check out Captain-Commandant Emilius Le Roy,...
Check out Captain-Commandant Emilius Le Roy, definately worn in NZ, he was an Officer of the New Zealand Volunteers. There is no way he was British Officer serving here
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New Zealand Badges
03-03-22, 04:35 AM
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33rd Reinforcements makers mark?
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omok1
Yes it is
Yes it is
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New Zealand Badges
28-02-22, 05:27 AM
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New Zealand Artillery Buttons
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RNAV Button
This gilt and silver RNAV button also worn in New Zealand
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New Zealand Badges
16-08-21, 09:47 PM
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NZ reinforcement numerals
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omok1
Hi Cazack pm me, I have a large bag of spare...
Hi Cazack
pm me, I have a large bag of spare numerals, probably 50 or so pairs and singles. May have some you are after
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New Zealand Badges
22-06-21, 09:53 PM
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Laurie Osborne RIP
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omok1
Laurie Osborne RIP
Many of you may already know, but for those of you who do not, Laurie Osborne passed away peacefully on 13th of this month aged 89. Many people will have dealt with "trivet" on Trade Me over the...
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New Zealand Badges
11-05-21, 07:53 PM
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16th NZEF Reinforcements Frame Type
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omok1
I have a couple of these types for 16ths, but as...
I have a couple of these types for 16ths, but as said they are an exception. This type of numeral configuration (and cut in heavy gauge brass) was also used by 17th and 18th Reinfs. Found on 3...
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New Zealand Badges
17-09-20, 02:09 AM
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ANZAC Kiwi HKVDC company badge
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omok1
I have the opposing collar and also the matching...
I have the opposing collar and also the matching titles. Very short lived unit that is mentioned in a book I have
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
13-04-20, 02:52 AM
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Crimean war(?) uniform & badge - what regiment?
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omok1
Google "depot Battalions" quite a bit available...
Google "depot Battalions" quite a bit available online, same with the two patterns of shako I mentioned. that pic does pre date abolition of Coatees so you date with this badge would be about right....
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
12-04-20, 06:40 AM
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Crimean war(?) uniform & badge - what regiment?
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omok1
This is Depot Battalion. Have several versions in...
This is Depot Battalion. Have several versions in my collection.(Quilted 1861-69 and French 1855-61 Shako patterns) Quite common, and worn when Officers were in the Depots (for several Regts) and...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
31-03-20, 11:40 PM
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Victorian naval badge
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omok1
Victorian naval badge
Hi Guys
can anybody help me with this brass badge. It came with an old note saying it was dug up from an 1850s to 1870s barrack site. It measures approximately 49mm in diameter and has some damage...
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New Zealand Badges
31-08-19, 09:13 PM
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LRP Badge
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omok1
Badges
Hi Barry
All the ones Brendan had examined from known veterans had the same fittings. As have a couple of other donated to collections from known veterans that I have examined. This one on Trade...
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