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Forum: The Home Front 12-02-24, 07:26 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Wrong thread ! Wrong thread !

Forum: The Home Front 05-02-23, 05:15 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Excellent ! It is great to have original... Excellent ! It is great to have original examples of the paperwork. .

Forum: The Home Front 18-10-22, 02:41 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee This OWS 1915 badge just sold on eBay , I haven't... This OWS 1915 badge just sold on eBay , I haven't seen one with the pale blue enamel before. :confused: Any suggestions/opinions ? .

Forum: The Home Front 05-06-22, 10:08 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee When I see badges that have possibly been... When I see badges that have possibly been 'modified' they normally fall into one of three catagories : 1. Kitchen table/Garden shed : Usually quite rough with obvious tool marks etc. 2....

Forum: The Home Front 04-06-22, 05:38 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Hi Martin , That was my thought but I wanted... Hi Martin , That was my thought but I wanted to double check . .

Forum: The Home Front 03-06-22, 12:47 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Mystery ? Spotted this photo of a badge but what is it ? RAOC ,Woolwich Arsenal , Ordnance Factory or War Service ? Button hole fitting and number suggest civilian , letter 'L' on rear of crown looks the...

Forum: The Home Front 13-09-21, 10:43 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Rounded Corners Spotted another Wylie 1916 'rounded corner' badge , while the corners are not as 'rounded' as on my badge they do look like a 'modification' by a skillful jeweller/metal worker ! No signs of the...

Forum: The Home Front 14-07-21, 02:52 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Spotted an unusual Gaunt 1915 OWS badge ,... Spotted an unusual Gaunt 1915 OWS badge , originally it was an 'N' series but the letter has been ground/filed down but is still visible. What is interesting is that the number on the buttonhole...

Forum: The Home Front 24-05-21, 05:38 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Looks like a nice example , the corners appear to... Looks like a nice example , the corners appear to have been 'bowed' slightly which is a trait you see quite often. .

Forum: The Home Front 23-05-21, 11:03 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Gaunt Rounded Corners Another Gaunt "rounded corner" 1916 badge on eBay , first glance shows tool/vice marks and where one corner has been 'sheared' off. Also fittings have been removed but going for £7.50 + pp. Still...

Forum: The Home Front 06-05-21, 08:23 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee When WW1 broke out numerous factories/companies... When WW1 broke out numerous factories/companies produced their own "War Service" badges , the system was abused and the government stepped in. British “On War Service” Badges 1914-1919...

Forum: The Home Front 03-05-21, 07:30 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee I saw that , 2 bidders going for it ..... then... I saw that , 2 bidders going for it ..... then someone who had earlier made one bid (£35.00) jumped in at the last second and beat them both ! Was surprised there wasn't more interest in "THE VC...

Forum: The Home Front 26-04-21, 03:24 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee A similar (possibly the same one ?) was in a 2016... A similar (possibly the same one ?) was in a 2016 Lockdale's Auction with a guide price of £60.00 - £65.00 but looks like it didn't sell as it was not on the 'prices realised' list . .

Forum: The Home Front 26-04-21, 01:17 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee I had it on my "watch list" but didn't bother... I had it on my "watch list" but didn't bother bidding when I saw 2 others were going for it ... big time ! There is a very nice hallmarked silver enamelled "For War Service" fob/medallion (blue...

Forum: The Home Front 25-04-21, 07:22 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee It just went for £59.00 ! :eek: Two bidders... It just went for £59.00 ! :eek: Two bidders were after it , so price shot up. A couple of photos. .

Forum: The Home Front 20-04-21, 09:13 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee There is a Mappin & Webb "R" series badge "with... There is a Mappin & Webb "R" series badge "with original leather backing and box" on eBay at the moment . So now we've seen examples of metal , rubber and leather discs . These were possibly...

Forum: The Home Front 26-03-21, 01:28 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee My view is that these are 'post production'... My view is that these are 'post production' variations as the nickel/silver/chrome badges appear to be standard badges (by various manufacturers and different series) that have been 'plated' after...

Forum: The Home Front 26-03-21, 08:41 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Based on 'Ticker's' posts and your comments I... Based on 'Ticker's' posts and your comments I have a "theory" which may be completely wrong ! ;) Fattorini made four series of the badge yet only one had the word fire 'overstamped' with best....

Forum: The Home Front 25-03-21, 04:26 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee That has puzzled me since I first saw a reference... That has puzzled me since I first saw a reference in a 2017 post ! :confused: It seems to have been done on only one series of badge and by one manufacturer. .

Forum: The Home Front 25-03-21, 04:17 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Well done , what series is it ? Going on... Well done , what series is it ? Going on info in an old thread Wooley & Co made badges for K/T/X series. .

Forum: The Home Front 24-03-21, 12:25 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Nice badge Tim , it would be great to have every... Nice badge Tim , it would be great to have every single series with examples by the different manufacturers (and the different finishes) but I'll stick with the few I have. :D The rubber disk may...

Forum: The Home Front 20-03-21, 11:08 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Your link doesn't work (one http:// too many). ... Your link doesn't work (one http:// too many). https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW1-UNKNOWN-SOLDIER-WITH-ON-WAR-SERVICE-BADGE-RPPC-POSTCARD/224381017826?hash=item343e269ee2:g:CJUAAOSwgAFgSQ8Q No idea...

Forum: The Home Front 16-03-21, 11:58 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee Women's Volunteer Reserve, 1915 Hadn't heard... Women's Volunteer Reserve, 1915 Hadn't heard of them before but they appear to have been another group of 'wealthy' women doing the bit for the war effort. Descriptions include : "a...

Forum: The Home Front 16-03-21, 11:05 AM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee The enameled badge has had its original horseshoe... The enameled badge has had its original horseshoe fitting removed at some point , either due to damage or possibly for mounting in a display. You can see where a file or grinder has been used to...

Forum: The Home Front 15-03-21, 03:20 PM

Replies: 292 On War Service 1915 badge Views: 18,587 Posted By mike_vee The plain brass 1915 OWS badges were produced by... The plain brass 1915 OWS badges were produced by different manufacturers and the were 13 different letters used to indicate the different 'series' made. When the first 'series' (K) reached 99,999...

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