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Forum: Military Buttons 03-12-23, 05:23 PM
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Posted By Conductor
Tried for a photo but no luck, I have tried...

Tried for a photo but no luck, I have tried using chalk, silver polish. pencil lead and baby powder. Still no luck for a picture BUT makes me more convinced that the back make does say "MADE IN BHAM...
Forum: Military Buttons 02-12-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By Conductor
IAOC White Metal Button

I have a 23mm button from the Indian Army Ordnance Corps that looks as if it is White Metal. The makers name on the reverse seems to be, it's not very clear, "MADE IN BHAM ENGLAND".
Is it what I...
Forum: Military Buttons 30-09-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By Conductor
Royal Marine Buttons

Is it true that Royal Marine Officers wore different buttons to other ranks? If so how can they be identified?
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 18-09-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Conductor
Un-Known Brass Shoulder Title

Any ideas about the attached Shoulder title. I should love it to be one from The Store Department of the ASC!!!
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 18-09-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By Conductor
As it is the Voided Version it is, in my mind...

As it is the Voided Version it is, in my mind different so in my collection I have it so. I also have one of that is very definitely Officer's pattern as it still shows signs of a gilt finish. The...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 24-08-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By Conductor
As a VERY young Sgt in HQ BAOR, I ventured into...

As a VERY young Sgt in HQ BAOR, I ventured into the WRAC Sgts' Mess (Irreverently called (Cock Snatchers' Arms), and when asked by a rather rotund Sgt what I would like for a drink, replied "a beer,...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 24-08-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,267
Posted By Conductor
Hen's teeth and rocking horse dropping spring to...

Hen's teeth and rocking horse dropping spring to mind with Right Facing Collars. The reason I have two, both left facing, is because they are different material. I'm still not sure of the actual...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 18-08-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,267
Posted By Conductor
AOC Shoulder Titles

I was under the impression that when the AOC were in South Africa they wore the large cap badge (50mm x 40mm) with collar badges identical but smaller, with loops E&W and some loops N&S. They also...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-08-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By Conductor
Brass SD shoulder Title

I have a shoulder title, (same size as an RA & RE) that has the initials SD. It is quite modern with loops rather than blades. Any ideas?:confused:
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 03-07-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By Conductor
Canadian Ordnance

Thanks chaps, You do realise I now have an incomplete collection!!! More to look out for. Happy hunting :confused:
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 03-07-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By Conductor
Canadian Ordnance

Thanks for the reply. I have a collar badge, identified by the cannons facing right, which has the ORDNANCE title, and cap badges with cannons facing left with the scroll. The cap badge's beavers...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 02-07-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By Conductor
Canadian Ordnance

I have collar badges for the Canadian Ordnance Corps which have the word ORDNANCE on a scroll below the shield, which I can identify. I now have one that does not have the ORDNANCE title. Is it...
Forum: General Topics 10-07-17, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Conductor
Thanks

Many thanks for the info. I was looking at some photos on the web and am confused as some show the bush hat with the brim pinned up tp the left and others to the right. Any reason?
Forum: General Topics 07-07-17, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Conductor
Victoria OR VictoriaN

Is there a difference between the Victoria Mounted Rifles and the VictoriaN Mounted Rifles?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-01-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Conductor
AIRO Shoulder Title

Thanks to you both. Don't think it is Cairo, but a nice idea. More likely to be the Army of India Reserve of Officers as there were other Indian Army items in the lot
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-01-17, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Conductor
AIRO Brass Shoulder Title

I've just received in a job lot a brass shoulder title with the initials AIRO. No full stops and looks like an Indian Bazaar manufactured.
Any ideas?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-01-16, 08:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By Conductor
Early Indian Army Ordnance Corps Bdge

Never seen one before! Has anyone else? What dates would they have been used?
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 11-11-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,304
Posted By Conductor
OWS Badges; Brass or Enamelled

I have a copy of an article written by a chap called Tom Tulloch-Marshall who states that the Original OWS badges, issued by the War Office (Ministry of Munitions) were enamelled but later on in the...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 04-08-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,113
Posted By Conductor
VTC Lapel Badge.

Thanks for all this info, only one problem I now have to find a V RUTLAND shoulder title for my collection!!!

Still it will keep be busy.

Bob
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 02-08-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,113
Posted By Conductor
VTC Lapel Badge

I was that excited that I had managed to attach a photo that I forgot to say that I have just received a CD of the book Rutland and the Great war that I bought on ebay. Not read it yet but there ia...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 02-08-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,113
Posted By Conductor
VTC Lapel Badge

Bob, Thanks for the info. I have the photo and could send a copy if I can work out the system to do it!!!87436

I think there is a good chance that I've suceeded!!

Bob :)
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 28-07-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,113
Posted By Conductor
Smile VTC Lapel Badges

I was suprised to read that the 1st Bn Rutland Volunteer Regt was clothed by private subscription in a mid grey uniform. I have a head & sholders photo of my Grandfather that shows him in what looks...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 27-07-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,113
Posted By Conductor
Smile VTC Lapel Badge

Thanks for the reply. It has caused me to look at the notes I have on my Grandfather's 'war' service. I can now see that I have got the VTC and the 1st Bn Rutland Volunteer Regiment, (Not...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 25-07-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,113
Posted By Conductor
Smile VTC Lapel Badge

Ny grand father was a Sgt in ther Rutland Volunteer Training Corps, one of the few that didn't become a service battalion of the county regiment. (Rutland refused to acknowlege the existance of the...
Forum: Indian Badges 13-02-10, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,734
Posted By Conductor
Oh Dear! I should have read by buttons & badge...

Oh Dear! I should have read by buttons & badge before i sent my question!!! My buttons and Badge are the same as quoted by jim a. It's a good job i was more efficient when i was in employment....
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