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Forum: General Topics 23-03-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By jeep
Newfoundland badges always seem to demand...

Newfoundland badges always seem to demand high(er) prices, but not that high! The badge in question has a flat back. I have one also and posed questions about it here...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 15-03-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By jeep
Lee. Difficult to tell from the photo due to...

Lee. Difficult to tell from the photo due to shadow but I was always led to believe that if the spear haft below the scroll was thinner than above, then that was a tell tale sign of a fake. As always...
Forum: Off topic 27-01-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 327
Posted By jeep
How extraordinary. How old is the post box and...

How extraordinary. How old is the post box and why is there an 'over-lay'? Nothing would surprise me about RM at the moment given the ongoing debacle, but someone with limited heraldic knowledge...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 27-01-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By jeep
Ken. I am green with envy! I do like this method...

Ken. I am green with envy! I do like this method of construction placing the MSO emblem under the horses tail and hoof, it does look better than Tim's example in post 3. Just goes to show how...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 24-01-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 154
Posted By jeep
Training Battalions with RED backing

I've had this badge for some time. Gilding metal, King's crown and lugs N-S (K&K2164). Considered to be genuine, but came with the red backing. Can anyone identify the purpose of this backing, a...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 14-01-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By jeep
REME/MSO

A big ask, but does anyone have a pic or even better an example of the REME cap badge modified by the mechanics of the MSO using their collar badge? with the REME badge? I saw one once at Imphal...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-12-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By jeep
Cameron Highlanders? ID Please

Came by this badge recently. It is brass and measures 78mm x 83mm. Obviously Cameron Highlanders (Scottish Rifles) oriented but what? I've searched K & K, the albums and gallery but can't find a...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 14-12-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By jeep
Bess. I think this pic is from AAS Chepstow....

Bess.
I think this pic is from AAS Chepstow. They used round Coy/Sqn identifiers (Arborfield were 'tombstone shaped and were not worn on hats - only with berets). I have two, one yellow and one a...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 04-12-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,669
Posted By jeep
Here's my two. I've never been happy with either,...

Here's my two. I've never been happy with either, but interesting all the same. The 'officer's' with blades is quite robust, the other is obviously sand cast with odd fixings N-S. Any comments...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-12-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,568
Posted By jeep
David. My copy arrived today. Looks great and I...

David. My copy arrived today. Looks great and I look forward to reading it.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 24-11-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By jeep
Worn by Army Apprentice's during my time at...

Worn by Army Apprentice's during my time at Arborfield 1962 to 1964. The majority were 'B' a few 'C', but I never saw an 'A'.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 14-11-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,083
Posted By jeep
Here's my 8th Hussar QC in Bi-metal, which I have...

Here's my 8th Hussar QC in Bi-metal, which I have never regarded as genuine.
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 11-11-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By jeep
RAPC Oddity

I've had this badge for some time, but I've always been at a loss as to exactly what it is. Cast brass with three lugs, but oddly they point inward toward the crown, i.e. N-S, NE-SW and NW-SE....
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 02-11-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,568
Posted By jeep
I'll take a copy please David. PM on its way ...

I'll take a copy please David.
PM on its way
Kind regards John
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 29-10-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By jeep
Well I am surprised. Seven days since posting, 96...

Well I am surprised. Seven days since posting, 96 views and not one comment! This must be a badge that does not warrant consideration!
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 22-10-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By jeep
Army Educational Corps

Four AEC badges for comment please.
No 1. (going L to R top to bottom) is a brass cast badge which has had the lugs cut off and a 'Lambourne Birmingham' slider attached. I think the badge is OK but...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-08-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By jeep
Followed that link but all I get is: 'Invalid...

Followed that link but all I get is:
'Invalid Album specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator'
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-08-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By jeep
Agreed. All bronze officer badges were either...

Agreed. All bronze officer badges were either lugged or bladed.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 06-08-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By jeep
Peter. A thread following the same theme. I...

Peter. A thread following the same theme. I posted a pic of mine (see link post 3) but Didier says that it is a fake (post 5).

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48542
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 26-07-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By jeep
Here's mine 1976 vintage. The Maze, Portadown and...

Here's mine 1976 vintage. The Maze, Portadown and Lurgan.
Forum: General Topics. 06-07-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By jeep
Just giving this a bump, as there was no response...

Just giving this a bump, as there was no response first time round. It is in brass by the way and has copper 'footed' lugs.
Forum: General Topics. 28-05-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By jeep
Shoulder Title JS

I'm not a ST person, but acquired this recently because JS happen to be my initials. I have no idea what JS represents, and it might not even be military, but any help in identification would be...
Forum: General Topics. 23-04-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By jeep
Sad news indeed. I had the privilege of meeting...

Sad news indeed. I had the privilege of meeting him in 1974 before he was commissioned. He was CQMS at the time and based in the Sgt's mess at Pergamos camp in Cyprus during the Turkish invasion. My...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-04-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By jeep
I think the badge in question is a fantasy item,...

I think the badge in question is a fantasy item, probably made to be worn either with fancy dress of as a fashion accessory. However, as a matter of interest, attached are two pics of rank chevrons...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-03-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By jeep
Further to this post. I am currently reading...

Further to this post. I am currently reading "Army Apprentices Harrogate" by Col Cliff Walters, a history of that AAS. On page 71 a quote from A/T/RSM David Gardner (later Colonel R. Sigs) in which...
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