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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-07-15, 09:03 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Thats most probably because the metal ones offer...

Thats most probably because the metal ones offer more value?
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 08:59 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Is it deffo a tea towell?

Is it deffo a tea towell?
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 08:58 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Well that is good to know.

Well that is good to know.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 22-07-15, 06:05 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Keepers Croft Collectables/Lookingback2015 - ?

Keepers Croft Collectables/Lookingback2015 - ?
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-07-15, 05:46 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Is that the same for A/A/ cap badges AAC aswell,...

Is that the same for A/A/ cap badges AAC aswell, Andy?
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 22-07-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By KingHouse
I actually think I remember that. And again,...

I actually think I remember that.

And again, more great advice.

I will take all on board.

Kind Regards
Mike
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 04:44 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Are they not one and the same?

Are they not one and the same?
Forum: Off topic 22-07-15, 01:14 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Congratulations. Long may you enjoy your...

Congratulations.

Long may you enjoy your lives together.
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 01:08 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
I thought as much, Colin. Regards Mike.

I thought as much, Colin.

Regards
Mike.
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,689
Posted By KingHouse
Theyre not in my possession though buddy, so cant...

Theyre not in my possession though buddy, so cant take a picture of them.

Is it ok to make one knicking somebodys elses pics from source and then put a link or something.

Also I don't want to...
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By KingHouse
Gosh, yeah. How daft can I be. So what makes...

Gosh, yeah. How daft can I be.

So what makes this badges distinguisable to the time of service I wish them to be from(if it does), if it doesn't what makes them non distinguisable?

Thank you...
Forum: General Topics. 22-07-15, 09:46 AM
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Posted By KingHouse
My First Collection.

I have decided to start collecting the cap badges of the units from all 3 services involved in the 82 Falklands Taskforce. I recieved an excellent document describing the ORBAT from Dean on here,...
Forum: Indian Badges 22-07-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,573
Posted By KingHouse
How do I get a copy of the booklet of insignia?...

How do I get a copy of the booklet of insignia? is it available to buy online?
Forum: Indian Badges 22-07-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
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Posted By KingHouse
Do the Officers wear these boss badges in place...

Do the Officers wear these boss badges in place of ordinary cap badges where O/R would just wear the simple metal badge?
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 21-07-15, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By KingHouse
Hi Paul As a Newbie myself I probably wont...

Hi Paul

As a Newbie myself I probably wont be able to give much information regards to dates and types. I may be able to identify which unit they belong to however.

Regards
Mike.
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 08:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,843
Posted By KingHouse
I feel this would be very helpful for a rookie...

I feel this would be very helpful for a rookie like me.
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,898
Posted By KingHouse
Ive literally just bought it from Amazon mate and...

Ive literally just bought it from Amazon mate and posted in my thread.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 21-07-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,514
Posted By KingHouse
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Military-Badge-Collecting-...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Military-Badge-Collecting-John-Gaylor/dp/0850527589/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A1FZOOUA8MZG8K

I just bought it, I can't wait to get started.

Where do you folks look to...
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By KingHouse
Thats splendid. Thanks a bunch.

Thats splendid. Thanks a bunch.
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 04:43 PM
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Posted By KingHouse
Thanks again for such informative answers from...

Thanks again for such informative answers from all.

Again sticking with the 82 example, is it likely that all issued cap badges were anodised aluminum?

So if I'm looking to build a collection...
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,898
Posted By KingHouse
Briiliants, so for example(and i dont know how...

Briiliants, so for example(and i dont know how wild it it may be), if I was looking for a non officer rank of of Royal Engineers during the Falklands war then as a starting point I would look for...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 21-07-15, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,514
Posted By KingHouse
Thanks a bunch Dean, that will prove to be very...

Thanks a bunch Dean, that will prove to be very valuable.

A few questions however, those squadrons like 59 Commando Field Squadron, RE, 29 Commando Regiment, RA, 9 Parachute Field Squadron RE,...
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,898
Posted By KingHouse
A bit confused.

I'm a bit confused on the number of different terminology I see being used in regards to the cap badges?

Anodised Aluminum
Makers Mark
Tangs
Genuine ORs KC pattern(????)
Lugged
EonF

etc
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-07-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,838
Posted By KingHouse
How do I spot a fake?

Following on from my "definition of fake" thread.

How would we spot fakes?

Quality, colour, misspellings etc?

Any other major giveaways of fakey jakeys?
Forum: General Topics. 21-07-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,531
Posted By KingHouse
When you speak of Provenance do we mean one that...

When you speak of Provenance do we mean one that has been issued and worn in theatre by and to whom it was issued?

How would we confirm an items Provenance?
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