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Forum: Other Military Topics 04-05-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By Third Tankie
Simon and Mike...........Damn quick as always :) ...

Simon and Mike...........Damn quick as always :)

Thankyou

Kevin
Forum: Other Military Topics 04-05-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By Third Tankie
Looking for help.

Hi,

I have recently been approached by a friend who`s late father served in the Artillery during WW2, starting off as a Gunner and ending up a Captain. He knows he served overseas at some point...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-10-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By Third Tankie
Wink RTR Patch

Sadly there is now only The Royal Tank Regiment after all the amalgamations.
I never wore a patch like that in The Third and it does look new, and it is also presented in the post upside...
Forum: Headdress 07-01-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 703
Posted By Third Tankie
RTR Dress Beret

Laurent,

What you have is an "Other Ranks" working beret (slightly mothed) that has been adapted to take a Hackle.
As stated the hackle is presented correctly with Brown Red And Green running...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-08-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Third Tankie
Hi Tarabelle, This is an example of a black...

Hi Tarabelle,

This is an example of a black leather wrist strap for a WO2 in The Royal Tank Regiment.

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-08-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By Third Tankie
Unhappy Radnor HG

Terry,

If you look in my thread "Yeomanry Badges", near to this one, you will find a number of posts by Luke H which contains a very comprehensive list of known fake makers marks and sadly yours...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-04-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By Third Tankie
Roy, Thank you, two positives so off to the...

Roy,

Thank you, two positives so off to the good box with it...........:D

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-04-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By Third Tankie
Rob, Thanks for your positive...

Rob,

Thanks for your positive opinion..........:D

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 26-04-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By Third Tankie
Simon, Thanks for your very informative...

Simon,

Thanks for your very informative reply, much appreciated.

Dropped into the crap box without ceremony.

Once again thanks and stay safe.

Regards
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 26-04-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By Third Tankie
CB, Thanks for your reply and your concerns...

CB,

Thanks for your reply and your concerns re the slider are validated by Simons post below.

Stay safe

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-04-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By Third Tankie
Manchesters

Hi Gents,

Not holding my breath with this one but need to put it to bed in the right box, good or crap?

Thanks

Kevin
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-04-21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By Third Tankie
RWAAF

Hi Gents,

Re-submitting this for opinions if possible.

Thanks

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-04-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By Third Tankie
CB, Thanks for your reply and some piccies...

CB,

Thanks for your reply and some piccies after a quick clean.........:)

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-04-21, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By Third Tankie
Frank, thanks for looking, see attached for your...

Frank, thanks for looking, see attached for your opinion.

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-04-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By Third Tankie
Tony, Can`t comment on the wearing of the...

Tony,

Can`t comment on the wearing of the patch but I was with the Demo Sqn (A Sqn 3RTR) in the late 70`s and the Demo Battalion was a composite mix of all infantry units and I suspect Battalions...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 690
Posted By Third Tankie
Padre, Looks to be a nice Italian Black...

Padre,

Looks to be a nice Italian Black Shirts, gold bullion, officers hat/cap badge.

Hope this helps.

Kevin
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 06-04-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Third Tankie
CB, All the confirmation I needed, thankyou....

CB,

All the confirmation I needed, thankyou.

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 05-04-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By Third Tankie
Royal Irish Fusiliers

Hi Gents,

Posting this again for opinions.

I`ve looked at two piece, crown attached to 3 flames and reinforced single flame attached crowns with long sliders but nothing like this one.

Have...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-04-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Third Tankie
Hi Chris, Thanks for that info, off to the...

Hi Chris,

Thanks for that info, off to the good box it goes............:)

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-04-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Third Tankie
Hi Paul, Thanks for looking and yes I did...

Hi Paul,

Thanks for looking and yes I did wonder about the marking but it seems to conform with the 1.5mm x 24.4mm size and lack of full stop after the "Gaunt" listed in the Makers Marks Gallery....
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 05-04-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Third Tankie
QOY & Berkshire Yeomanry

Hi Gents,

Posting these for opinions please.

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-04-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By Third Tankie
Alan, Many thanks, another one for the crap...

Alan,

Many thanks, another one for the crap box.

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-04-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Third Tankie
CB, Thanks for your reply and positive...

CB,

Thanks for your reply and positive opinion, I can now put these two to bed..:D

Regards and stay safe

Kevin
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 04-04-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By Third Tankie
Thanks Frank, one down two to go. Regards ...

Thanks Frank, one down two to go.

Regards

Kevin
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 04-04-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Third Tankie
Northumberland Fusiliers

Hi Gents,

Posting these again for opinions if possible.

Thanks

Kevin
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