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Forum: General Topics. 11-05-15, 06:37 AM

Replies: 1 WW I: Regimental Nicknames, Traditions, Uniforms, Etc. Views: 790 Posted By Jumbo Nickmane book Thank you for posting the interesting booklet Peter

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-01-15, 04:15 AM

Replies: 4 Victorian badges with brass loops Views: 1,439 Posted By Jumbo PT glengarry badges John I am not an expert on pre-territorial glengarry badges, rather just a some what confused collector. While some members of the Forum believe these badges should have brass NS lugs, there does...

Forum: General Topics. 23-12-14, 07:08 AM

Replies: 21 Removing Odor From Books Views: 2,197 Posted By Jumbo Books Many years ago I tried the wrapping books and placing them in the freezer - If my memory serves me properly there was some success. Peter

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-10-14, 06:44 AM

Replies: 4 4-5th Battalion, The Royal Scots KC Officer's S/G/E pouch badge Views: 2,411 Posted By Jumbo Dean Is that one of Saturdays purchases? ... Dean Is that one of Saturdays purchases? Don't forget to show the two piece Jumbo

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-08-14, 07:29 AM

Replies: 16 This mornings finds! Views: 2,067 Posted By Jumbo I also have two KLR post 1927 badges without the... I also have two KLR post 1927 badges without the apostrophe, one with a slider without a flaw about the "N", the other with NS lugs and the Gaunt plaque attached to the horse's neck, which has a flaw...

Forum: General Topics. 18-08-14, 07:11 AM

Replies: 2 History of Tipperary Barracks Views: 978 Posted By Jumbo Tipperary Thanks Jembo for this very interesting contribution. Even during my National Service training in the Australian army we marched to this anthem. Its most inspiring Cheers Jumbo (Peter)

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-05-14, 06:23 AM

Replies: 6 size differential ? Views: 1,391 Posted By Jumbo T/5/CofL ST Dave I have 2, T/5/ City of London STs of the type where the "OF" touches the Y of City and L of London like yours. One like your left hand example with a taller OF and the other with a slightly...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 05-05-14, 06:41 AM

Replies: 4 Greetings from Malvern Views: 975 Posted By Jumbo Jumbo Hi Mark welcome from an Australian. My father was from London he joined the 4th City of London Battalion, the London Regiment - Royal Fusiliers 5 months before the outbreak of the first world war....

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-02-14, 07:25 AM

Replies: 14 The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) selection Views: 2,157 Posted By Jumbo Wiltshire Hi Dean My Wiltshire GM PP cypher has the makers mark J. R. Gaunt London Ltd Cheers Peter

Forum: General Topics. 06-12-13, 04:21 AM

Replies: 6 C of L shoulder titles Views: 962 Posted By Jumbo C of L shoulder titles Thank you all for your input Peter

Forum: General Topics. 05-12-13, 06:25 AM

Replies: 6 C of L shoulder titles Views: 962 Posted By Jumbo C of L shoulder titles Hi Can someone please tell me the significance of post 1908 white metal shoulder titles worn by some county of London battalions, for instance, the 15th and 16th Bns. Thank you Peter

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-09-13, 07:15 AM

Replies: 9 40th Regiment cap badge backing Views: 1,664 Posted By Jumbo jf42 I have a post 1874 glengarry badge to the... jf42 I have a post 1874 glengarry badge to the 40th Foot (K & K 491), that I obtained from a major dealer that came with a red backing. Cheers Jumbo

Forum: General Topics. 16-09-13, 07:23 AM

Replies: 8 One mans meat ! Views: 1,433 Posted By Jumbo Kings Liverpool Peter I also have a similar badge with the two hind legs broken. It was given to me by my father more than 70 years ago, along the way I must have broken the legs and he repaired the badge by...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 13-03-13, 07:09 AM

Replies: 2 How are you all doing.... Views: 729 Posted By Jumbo Welcome to the forum. Years ago I used to visit... Welcome to the forum. Years ago I used to visit Utrecht a lot and would put aside a day to visit Oosterbeek and Arnhem. It is a lovely green leafy area and full of the history of operation Market...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-02-13, 06:58 AM

Replies: 12 Yes/No Views: 1,598 Posted By Jumbo Terry Westlake does mention a one piece version... Terry Westlake does mention a one piece version - I have 2, plus 2-piece versions - my father was in the 4 th C of L Bn befote WW1. Along with my 1st 2nd and 3rd Bn STs none have a flat top T....

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 17-09-12, 07:49 AM

Replies: 13 Royal Fusiliers Views: 2,371 Posted By Jumbo Thank you all for your comments. My badge is... Thank you all for your comments. My badge is the same as that shown by Keith Blakeman. In Colin Churchill's " History of the British Army Infantry Collar badge" on page 43 refers to the upright...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-09-12, 05:33 AM

Replies: 13 Royal Fusiliers Views: 2,371 Posted By Jumbo Thank you Dave for your comments. My badge is... Thank you Dave for your comments. My badge is somewhat different to those shown in that the flames are similar to those of K&K 595 and 597 with lugs E-W, the garter is in blue enamel and the horse...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 15-09-12, 06:50 AM

Replies: 13 Royal Fusiliers Views: 2,371 Posted By Jumbo Royal Fusiliers I have silver/gilt/blue enamel Royal Fusiliers FS cap badge KC. At the centre bottom part of the ball of the grenade, immediately under the extending strap of the garter, is a small silver horse (of...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 08-04-12, 07:21 AM

Replies: 4 Welch on badges Great War? Views: 1,051 Posted By Jumbo I have a QVC button " THE WELCH REGIMENT" made by... I have a QVC button " THE WELCH REGIMENT" made by Rankin & Co Calcutta. It is listed in Ripley & Darmanin as a variant to No 353. Peter

Forum: General Topics. 30-03-12, 06:20 AM

Replies: 56 F E Woodward Badges Views: 8,896 Posted By Jumbo Sorry Peter, have'nt progressed that far yet ... Sorry Peter, have'nt progressed that far yet Peter

Forum: General Topics. 28-03-12, 06:46 AM

Replies: 56 F E Woodward Badges Views: 8,896 Posted By Jumbo I have a Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomary K&K 1448... I have a Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomary K&K 1448 BB and Hertfordshire Yeomanry K&K 1448 GM by F.E. Woodward. Cheers Peter

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 26-09-11, 07:40 AM

Replies: 4 Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry? Views: 1,080 Posted By Jumbo Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry? Some years ago I obtained by postal auction in Australia a Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry hat badge (K&K1410). However it was not so. The badge is GM, has a slider, is well struck, but lacks the back...

Forum: Other Militaria 10-09-11, 06:23 AM

Replies: 9 Cape of Good Hope Medal Views: 2,202 Posted By Jumbo Jeff, Mike and Arthur, Thank you ever so much for... Jeff, Mike and Arthur, Thank you ever so much for the lists and your comments. The Information is very interesting. I will photo the rim when I get set up for photography. Best regards Peter

Forum: Other Militaria 09-09-11, 07:18 AM

Replies: 9 Cape of Good Hope Medal Views: 2,202 Posted By Jumbo Medal Thanks Jeff & Peter. It is definitely an "R". With regard to not being on the list, I do not have a list, medals are not my major interest, but I have a few good ones. I also have a Queen's South...

Forum: Other Militaria 09-09-11, 06:35 AM

Replies: 9 Cape of Good Hope Medal Views: 2,202 Posted By Jumbo Cape of Good Hope Medal I have a Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-1897 with "BECHUANALAND" clasp to a Private J W . Nichol. D.E.O.V.F. The DEOVF would have been a Colonial Unit, can anyone tell me its name? ...

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