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Forum: All other Colonial Badges 28-04-14, 11:21 PM
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Posted By Jamesm
Nice sign. I've seen others like it,but am not...

Nice sign. I've seen others like it,but am not sure what it was used for.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 28-04-14, 11:20 PM
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Posted By Jamesm
There were both versions, lugs and pins. The...

There were both versions, lugs and pins. The issued ones were numbered, like the Scouts Wings. I'm not sure how you can tell the difference between original period made wings and the wings still...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 28-04-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
The Transkei SF Beret has colouring closest to...

The Transkei SF Beret has colouring closest to the SA Medics Beret.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 16-04-14, 11:30 PM
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Posted By Jamesm
David, They are still out there and can be...

David,

They are still out there and can be had, but, you're more likely to run into a reproduction than you are an original.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 12-04-14, 08:57 PM
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Posted By Jamesm
A few other pieces. A silver plated copper mug....

A few other pieces. A silver plated copper mug. An officer's cap badge that had been made into a broach.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 12-04-14, 08:47 PM
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Posted By Jamesm
Anyways....there has been some questions about...

Anyways....there has been some questions about the colours of the different berets. I do not have a UK Para Beret, but I have a Transkei SF Beret, SA Recce Beret, and Selous Scouts beret to do a...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 11-04-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
You can turn and twist this any way you like, as...

You can turn and twist this any way you like, as I suspect this will be the case, but I think the emails speak for and stand by themselves. I replied out of courtesy to Craig’s request and am...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 11-04-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
Very nice, Ian. Are any of the items named and...

Very nice, Ian. Are any of the items named and are the wings numbered?
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 11-04-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
Hi Dave, Sorry for the late reply, but I...

Hi Dave,

Sorry for the late reply, but I just got back in town.

Those are actually OR's collar dogs. They are the same size as the others, they just look a smaller size when set side-by-side...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 09-04-14, 04:22 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
As previously mentioned, I will try to put these...

As previously mentioned, I will try to put these in chronological order. Due to emails being replied to “without” the original message or series of emails, it can be a bit disjointed. For some reason...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 09-04-14, 03:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,846
Posted By Jamesm
Thank you for taking an interest in the matter....

Thank you for taking an interest in the matter. Sorry for any delay in a response, but please keep in mind that depending on who posted and when/where, there may be up to a 12 hour time difference...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 08-04-14, 12:55 AM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
Peter, I suppose I could enter into a debate...

Peter,

I suppose I could enter into a debate with you about this, as I know you cherish such things, but I’ll not be drawn in. Tell you what; let’s all say you are 100% correct...there, I feel...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 06-04-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
It all starts to add up after a while...

It all starts to add up after a while...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 27-03-14, 06:39 PM
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Posted By Jamesm
Hi Dave, Yes, it's just a lapel pin for...

Hi Dave,

Yes, it's just a lapel pin for civvie clothing.

James
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 27-03-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
To put the shirt I posted earlier, in better of...

To put the shirt I posted earlier, in better of perspective. Here it is when it was originally worn. After the original photo was taken a few things changed. The Selous Scouts Wings were introduced...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 21-03-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
Nice items! Thanks for posting, Steve.

Nice items! Thanks for posting, Steve.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 21-03-14, 02:07 AM
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Posted By Jamesm
As a side to the Selous Scouts, maroon berets...

As a side to the Selous Scouts, maroon berets that can be attributed to them, after the majority of them left as Rhodesia came to an end, is the berets for the SA Recce's and Transkei Special Forces,...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 21-03-14, 01:53 AM
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Posted By Jamesm
Although these berets photograph with a red...

Although these berets photograph with a red tinge, giving the impression that they are possibly maroon, they are in fact brown. It seems to take of the reddish colour when a flash is used. When in...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 21-03-14, 01:09 AM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
I have several berets, about 7-8 in all. Both...

I have several berets, about 7-8 in all. Both Officer's and OR's. Was there a particular version and shots you'd like to see?

Cheers,

James
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 20-03-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,846
Posted By Jamesm
Camo shirt named to Maj. John Duncan, Selous...

Camo shirt named to Maj. John Duncan, Selous Scouts Stable Belt, camo shirt named to Lt. Col. Reid-Daly.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 19-03-14, 06:56 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
Insignia, issued and unissued.

Insignia, issued and unissued.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 19-03-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 94
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Posted By Jamesm
Paraphernalia.

Paraphernalia.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 19-03-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,846
Posted By Jamesm
Unissued berets as well as the Selous Scouts...

Unissued berets as well as the Selous Scouts Padre's Beret.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 19-03-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,846
Posted By Jamesm
A few more items, rank slides.

A few more items, rank slides.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 19-03-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,846
Posted By Jamesm
Scouts Wings

Issued Scouts Wings.
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