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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-10-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By GreatDane
to me the letters read C J B. Couldn't it just be...

to me the letters read C J B. Couldn't it just be someone's initials for an unknown private purpose (cigar box etc.)?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-10-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By GreatDane
hi Jibba Jabba, I can see that you're right and...

hi Jibba Jabba, I can see that you're right and I'm wrong. How can you see then that the badge is of the Franco area?
GreatDane:)
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-10-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By GreatDane
the Spanish one seems to have a crown.Then it...

the Spanish one seems to have a crown.Then it cannot be Franco period, but before or after. The button at the right looks like US cavalry/armoured units, worn on the lapel.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 05-10-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,239
Posted By GreatDane
hi, I don't know exactly how many we are, but...

hi,
I don't know exactly how many we are, but less than 10 I guess (might be wrong here).
I think some of them will come forward if you have related questions or unidentified badges.
My main areas...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 04-10-10, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,239
Posted By GreatDane
hi mate, welcome aboard. We are a few but very...

hi mate, welcome aboard.
We are a few but very dedicated naval collectors here and we are ready to help.
cheers
GreatDane
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-09-10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By GreatDane
it's Swedish, 'Svenska Segel Sällskapet' (Swedish...

it's Swedish, 'Svenska Segel Sällskapet' (Swedish Sailing Club) if I remember correctly.
Cheers
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-09-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By GreatDane
both sets are Russian (Soviet) Navy. There's a...

both sets are Russian (Soviet) Navy. There's a star above the anchor. I had them both on daggers once.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-09-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By GreatDane
hi, two crossed keys are the symbol for the Pope...

hi, two crossed keys are the symbol for the Pope State. I would concentrate my search on the Vatican.
brgds
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-09-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By GreatDane
hi, could it be Queen Alexandra, - a badge for...

hi, could it be Queen Alexandra, - a badge for someone in the Queen's household?
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 03-09-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By GreatDane
hi dragon166, you're most welcome. Your road...

hi dragon166,
you're most welcome. Your road with RNAS must be a very interesting, but narrow one!
cheers,
Birger
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 01-09-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By GreatDane
hello John, welcome to the Forum. Nice to have...

hello John,
welcome to the Forum. Nice to have you with us.
I am not sure about any of your badges, but the right one looks like a purser's badge (railway, ship) or a doorman of some kind.
Sorry...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-08-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By GreatDane
http://:\Documents and...

http://:\Documents and Settings\Birger\Dokumenter\Billeder\Billeder\Marinemærker\UK\UK PO
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-08-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By GreatDane
Sorry, it didn't work properly. I'll try again....

Sorry, it didn't work properly.
I'll try again.
Birger
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-08-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By GreatDane
http://C:\Documents and...

http://C:\Documents and Settings\Birger\Dokumenter\Billeder\PO WW2
Here a pic of PO Rating Badge No. 2 Dress WW2
Kind regards
Birger
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 29-08-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By GreatDane
the divers badges have been worn on the right...

the divers badges have been worn on the right cuff by either a Petty Officer or a Leading Seaman. The Good Conduct Chevrons have been worn on the upper left sleeve with either two crossed anchors,...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 25-08-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,909
Posted By GreatDane
hi Alex, a little late, but 1. 1920 2. as...

hi Alex,
a little late, but
1. 1920
2. as far as I can establish same badge, but only a single ring around the anchor
3. sorry, but not quite sure, but AS seems to have been the foul anchor also...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 25-08-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,997
Posted By GreatDane
hi evjebro, welcome to the forum. Any chance...

hi evjebro,
welcome to the forum. Any chance for another Navy collector? We are a limited, but dedicated lot!
GreatDane

Heja Norge! (just a small greeting between "brothers". Sorry, but a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-08-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,485
Posted By GreatDane
the large eagle badge has the crown of Imperial...

the large eagle badge has the crown of Imperial Germany until 1918. Possibly a pouch badge. Sorry, I cannot tell anymore.
cheers
Birger
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 17-08-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,433
Posted By GreatDane
hi Bill, if you send me a Private Message with...

hi Bill,
if you send me a Private Message with your address, I shall send you the appropriate crowns for your Danish Life Guard shoulder badges.
Birger
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 16-08-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,433
Posted By GreatDane
Bill, your are always welcome with any question....

Bill, your are always welcome with any question. Came to think that one of the badges on this string was not present in your album . the all silver with the silver button in cnetre - no enamel. This...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 16-08-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,433
Posted By GreatDane
hi Bill, pls see your album for comments. ...

hi Bill,
pls see your album for comments.
Birger
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 15-08-10, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,433
Posted By GreatDane
hi Bill, I have a Swedish friend who might be...

hi Bill,
I have a Swedish friend who might be helpful here. I will contact him and be back asap.
Cheers
Birger
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-08-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By GreatDane
hi biffrocks, cannot say what it is, but it...

hi biffrocks,
cannot say what it is, but it does not look German to me. The badge I think is depicting a raising? sun, so I would put my money on the far east (India, Pakistan,....). I do not know...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-08-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,095
Posted By GreatDane
hello there, imo the nut seems a little...

hello there, imo the nut seems a little inadequate to hold on a breast pocket. On polish badges the nut is normally bigger and circular. Could it be for fastening on f.inst. a helmet or another firm...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 10-08-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By GreatDane
hi Alain,welcome to the site. We are looking...

hi Alain,welcome to the site. We are looking forward to hear more about your interest and the 4th CEF Brigade/46th CEF Btn and their activities in your neighborhood.
Have a nice day, mate.
brgds...
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