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Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. Yesterday, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By manchesters
In response to question 3, its was definately...

In response to question 3, its was definately worn by the 3rd W.Riding Brigade RFA (TF) BUT Westlake doesnt discount it having been worn by the other WR Brigades, but finds it probable that it was...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Yesterday, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By manchesters
Luke, He was 1st/1st Lanarkshire Yeomanry. ...

Luke,

He was 1st/1st Lanarkshire Yeomanry.

regards
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 07-08-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By manchesters
Thanks. So all 9 flamed RE grenades must be post...

Thanks. So all 9 flamed RE grenades must be post WW1.

regards
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 07-08-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By manchesters
I have never seen a 10 flamed grenade, only 9, do...

I have never seen a 10 flamed grenade, only 9, do you have an example to show?

regards
Forum: General Topics. 07-08-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 176
Posted By manchesters
It looks like a curtain tie back. regards

It looks like a curtain tie back.

regards
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 07-08-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By manchesters
They are wrong. regards

They are wrong.

regards
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 07-08-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By manchesters
Markus, The helmet plate is probably...

Markus,

The helmet plate is probably original but in such a poor state almost as if its been buried. I would not buy it, its a common badge and easy to obtain.

The cap badge is not Volunteers...
Forum: Army 06-08-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 156
Posted By manchesters
I also have a CGA title used by the Ceylon...

I also have a CGA title used by the Ceylon Garrison Artillery, so thats 3 uses now, Cape, Canada and Ceylon.

Luckily a lot of the Canadian ones are maker marked which makes them easier to ID but...
Forum: Army 05-08-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 156
Posted By manchesters
Hello, Does anyone know how to distinguish a...

Hello,

Does anyone know how to distinguish a CGA shoulder title from Canadian to Cape?

regards
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 05-08-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By manchesters
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 05-08-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By manchesters
Edwardian Royal Artillery LONG slider Cap Badge

Hello,

A lovely condition gilding metal , Kings Crown full size cap badge to the Royal Artillery with its rare long slider to the rear.

Early Edwardian period and seldom seen.

Price is...
Forum: General Topics. 04-08-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By manchesters
Also Order of the Garter sash n breast star. ...

Also Order of the Garter sash n breast star. Edwardian waist belt clasp. Looks a civil uniform, like a diplomat etc. regards
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 02-08-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 327
Posted By manchesters
Peter, i sent it you, its from the official...

Peter,

i sent it you, its from the official history of the Manchester University OTC, a rare book.

regards
Forum: Army 31-07-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 883
Posted By manchesters
Terry, Parachute Regiment & AAC didnt wear...

Terry,

Parachute Regiment & AAC didnt wear maroon backings, it was light blue.

regards
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-07-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By manchesters
Thanks for all the replies, I really had no idea...

Thanks for all the replies, I really had no idea what it was or even if it was related to Army life.

Its more than probable that the soldier retained the ampule in the brass case for its...
Forum: Headdress 31-07-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 327
Posted By manchesters
Mark, Thats nice, a rare piece of kit. ...

Mark,

Thats nice, a rare piece of kit.

regards
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-07-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By manchesters
His papers have him as Church of England. ...

His papers have him as Church of England.

regards
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-07-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By manchesters
That’s just part of the printed part of the form,...

That’s just part of the printed part of the form, everyone with that page has that there. It’s not something that was entered when filling in the form. Not relevant to Charles Hell?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By manchesters
I think you are looking at the wrong service...

I think you are looking at the wrong service records.

His Service Records and his MIC show firstly France on 18.7.1915 and Italy 27.11.1917.

I have his 1915 Trio also, which he wouldnt get in...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By manchesters
I think I will bin it!!

I think I will bin it!!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By manchesters
Phil and XIII, Thats certainly intriguing...

Phil and XIII,

Thats certainly intriguing and definately a possibility.

Having read the paragraph it relies a lot on the concept of being in Egypt which is a bit confusing as Charles only ever...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By manchesters
Mystery Ampule

Hello,

This little glass ampule came with a WW1 soldiers personal possessions recently.

Its in a brass Thorens Gramophone needle case, presumably for its protection.

Does anyone recognise it...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By manchesters
Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I dont think...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I dont think we are there yet, but keep em coming please.

regards
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By manchesters
What does this mean?

Hello,

Just bought the WW1 badges, medals, photos and lots of other bits of two brothers named EFENER.

Amongst them is the unofficial aluminium wrist ID bracelet tag of 59903 CQMS Charles...
Forum: General Topics. 27-07-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By manchesters
George, Thats a lovely badge to a Cheshire...

George,

Thats a lovely badge to a Cheshire Bn from Manchester:D

HW Miller mainly made WW2 period badges

regards
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