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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
12-10-10, 06:47 PM
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unknown badge
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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.)?
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
11-10-10, 12:24 PM
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BELGIAN?
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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:)
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
10-10-10, 09:30 AM
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BELGIAN?
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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.
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New Member Introduction Zone
05-10-10, 10:58 AM
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Permission to come on board ?
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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...
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New Member Introduction Zone
04-10-10, 02:52 PM
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Permission to come on board ?
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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
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
30-09-10, 10:25 PM
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UNKNOWN CLOTH BULLION BADGE HELP PLEASE
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GreatDane
it's Swedish, 'Svenska Segel Sällskapet' (Swedish...
it's Swedish, 'Svenska Segel Sällskapet' (Swedish Sailing Club) if I remember correctly.
Cheers
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
30-09-10, 10:22 PM
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british or german ??
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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.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
23-09-10, 03:37 PM
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This one is NOT British,but what?
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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
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
10-09-10, 01:07 PM
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VICTORIAN BADGE?
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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?
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New Member Introduction Zone
03-09-10, 07:01 PM
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Hello all
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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
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New Member Introduction Zone
01-09-10, 10:02 AM
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Greetings All
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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...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
29-08-10, 12:53 PM
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WW2 Navy divers group
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4,467
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GreatDane
http://:\Documents and...
http://:\Documents and Settings\Birger\Dokumenter\Billeder\Billeder\Marinemærker\UK\UK PO
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
29-08-10, 12:48 PM
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WW2 Navy divers group
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GreatDane
Sorry, it didn't work properly. I'll try again....
Sorry, it didn't work properly.
I'll try again.
Birger
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
29-08-10, 12:47 PM
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WW2 Navy divers group
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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
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
29-08-10, 09:53 AM
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WW2 Navy divers group
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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,...
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
25-08-10, 04:42 PM
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Information wanted please
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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...
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New Member Introduction Zone
25-08-10, 04:04 PM
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Hello from Norway
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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
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60 WW1 Badges + Carnatic Ava Mysore
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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
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
17-08-10, 08:31 AM
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7
Can anyone help identify these Swedish Cap Badges
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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
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
16-08-10, 03:25 PM
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Can anyone help identify these Swedish Cap Badges
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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...
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
16-08-10, 07:05 AM
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7
Can anyone help identify these Swedish Cap Badges
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Posted By
GreatDane
hi Bill, pls see your album for comments. ...
hi Bill,
pls see your album for comments.
Birger
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
15-08-10, 06:52 AM
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Can anyone help identify these Swedish Cap Badges
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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
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
13-08-10, 07:55 PM
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Unknown German?
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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...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
13-08-10, 07:48 PM
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Mystery tank badge
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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...
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New Member Introduction Zone
10-08-10, 10:41 AM
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5
Hi from France
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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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