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Showing results 1 to 25 of 32 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Charliedog012012

Forum: The Home Front 03-06-22, 06:18 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Hard to decide the purpose of the badge, but if... Hard to decide the purpose of the badge, but if it proves to be genuine, then it is a gem of a find. Well done Mike……long may your ‘Sherlock Holmes’ instincts continue. Cheers James

Forum: The Home Front 02-05-21, 06:47 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Well, it certainly drew some interest on... Well, it certainly drew some interest on eBay..........someone was really keen. It went for £161 !!!...phew!!!!

Forum: The Home Front 26-04-21, 03:15 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 The silver medallion is a lovely item and is... The silver medallion is a lovely item and is drawing interest but I fear that the bidding will be too rich for me. However, I shall watch with interest from the sidelines.

Forum: The Home Front 25-03-21, 05:31 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Hi Mike, It is an X series. A very nice badge... Hi Mike, It is an X series. A very nice badge indeed. Cheers James

Forum: The Home Front 25-03-21, 03:45 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Finally but finally managed to get hold of the... Finally but finally managed to get hold of the Nickel / Nickel plated 1915 badge manufactured by Woolley & Co Ltd - Birmingham in absolutely cracking condition. I have been looking for so long. As...

Forum: The Home Front 24-03-21, 04:27 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Excellent thinking Mike. I can see the logic. Excellent thinking Mike. I can see the logic.

Forum: The Home Front 16-03-21, 01:11 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 I came across a nice article in respect of the... I came across a nice article in respect of the contribution of Women volunteers during the First World War. The WVS were in many respects like the Women’s Legion which itself was formed by the...

Forum: The Home Front 27-02-21, 12:16 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 That is a great link Mike. Thanks for posting... That is a great link Mike. Thanks for posting that. There are some really nice examples and I think I would have been tempted by many of them......unfortunately my pocket would not stretch that far....

Forum: The Home Front 11-02-21, 06:52 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 When I looked at the bottom left of the badge... When I looked at the bottom left of the badge (just before the ‘J’), there seems to be a very tiny imperfection, almost like a ridge. I did actually think initially that it was manufactured with...

Forum: The Home Front 08-02-21, 05:28 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Well what can I say? Only one of its kind.....I... Well what can I say? Only one of its kind.....I am sure that the bidding will be fierce........or perhaps not! When I think that I have seen everything something comes along to astound me. Think I...

Forum: The Home Front 18-12-20, 11:55 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 In reference to the Coventry Ordnance badge. I... In reference to the Coventry Ordnance badge. I accept fully that the turnover of workers may have necessitated the re-use and consequent renumbering of a badge to save money. However, it would strike...

Forum: The Home Front 18-12-20, 07:57 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 It is a stunning badge and looks very... It is a stunning badge and looks very professionally done. I cannot recall seeing any other like it but it is a little gem. When I started collecting the unofficial ‘On War Service’ badges, I would...

Forum: The Home Front 16-12-20, 11:06 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 There is an example of the Coventry Ordnance... There is an example of the Coventry Ordnance Works badge on Sally Bosleys which has four different numbers stamped to the rear with consequent distortion. Gives it a nice feel of history.

Forum: The Home Front 16-12-20, 10:57 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Lovely example of the ‘Did Her Bit’ tribute... Lovely example of the ‘Did Her Bit’ tribute badges. In superb condition. ...

Forum: The Home Front 27-11-20, 12:26 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Do we know if the Board of Trade were favourable... Do we know if the Board of Trade were favourable to the idea? Would be good to find out one way or another.

Forum: The Home Front 26-11-20, 04:33 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Every time I think I am beginning to get a handle... Every time I think I am beginning to get a handle on this, something comes along to throw my ideas to one side. These photos seem to throw the theories in the air in one respect but they also too...

Forum: The Home Front 23-11-20, 05:27 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Ahem, I believe they are called Pearls, Tim Ahem, I believe they are called Pearls, Tim

Forum: The Home Front 31-10-20, 01:23 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 That does seem sensible and makes a great deal of... That does seem sensible and makes a great deal of sense. Cheers James

Forum: The Home Front 30-10-20, 09:32 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 That was the conclusion that I came to after... That was the conclusion that I came to after reading the preceding posts in the thread in respect of the 1914 badge. The colouring on this badge was odd but the only explanation for the lack of...

Forum: The Home Front 30-10-20, 04:43 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Gentlemen, I would be interested to see your... Gentlemen, I would be interested to see your viewpoint on the following eBay listing......mmmmm!...

Forum: The Home Front 23-10-20, 11:42 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Being the Rotherham ‘born & bred’ lad that I am,... Being the Rotherham ‘born & bred’ lad that I am, I would go with ‘Templeborough Factory Sheffield’. Templeborough lies on the outskirts of Rotherham but is approximately equidistant between Rotherham...

Forum: The Home Front 21-10-20, 02:38 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 A little aside Mike & Dumdum. Please accept my apologies (but please allow me the indulgence) for making a deviation from the main line of argument that is presently under discussion. It is sort of relevant....

Forum: The Home Front 18-10-20, 08:57 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Great finds. Excellent and interesting badges. ... Great finds. Excellent and interesting badges. Cheers James

Forum: The Home Front 14-10-20, 10:45 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 I agree wholehearted with Tim. Wonderful to see... I agree wholehearted with Tim. Wonderful to see the original packaging which, as Mike notes, would have been discarded. These are a real treasure and a delight to see. Cheers James

Forum: The Home Front 16-09-20, 04:57 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,550 Posted By Charliedog012012 Nice little précis: ... Nice little précis: http://munitionsbadges.weebly.com/the-time-line.html

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