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Forum: New Zealand Badges 11-12-23, 08:27 PM
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Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-11-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By 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)
Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-11-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-11-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By 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.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-08-23, 02:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 810
Posted By 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,...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 12-03-23, 04:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By 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
Forum: New Zealand Badges 26-12-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 25-11-22, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,439
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 11-07-22, 11:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,302
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 11-07-22, 02:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,302
Posted By 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.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 26-04-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By omok1
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
Forum: New Zealand Badges 24-04-22, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By 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.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 23-04-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 04-03-22, 02:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,356
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 03-03-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,356
Posted By 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
...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 03-03-22, 04:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By omok1
Yes it is

Yes it is
Forum: New Zealand Badges 28-02-22, 05:27 AM
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Views: 4,356
Posted By omok1
RNAV Button

This gilt and silver RNAV button also worn in New Zealand
Forum: New Zealand Badges 16-08-21, 09:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,576
Posted By 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
Forum: New Zealand Badges 22-06-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,343
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 11-05-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-09-20, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By 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
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-04-20, 02:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,292
Posted By 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....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-04-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,292
Posted By 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...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 31-03-20, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 31-08-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By 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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