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Forum: General Topics. 21-09-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 197
Posted By Balian
Unknown Identity Tag

Hi, would anyone know if this is a military identity tag and if so what regiment, I was thinking something Royal Irish or Inniskilling but can't find a match. Thanks

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Forum: Other Militaria 10-02-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Balian
Thanks all :)

Thanks all :)
Forum: Other Militaria 02-12-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Balian
Hoping for ID - Possibly military?

Hi, wondering if anyone can ID these two items, think they may be military related but unable to find a match.

The boars head is 2.5" too big and heavy for button, maybe belt related?

Thanks in...
Forum: Other Militaria 29-12-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By Balian
Thanks Mike, that seems to be what they would...

Thanks Mike, that seems to be what they would have been used for.
Forum: Other Militaria 28-12-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By Balian
Unknown Ramrod, Crashed, SOS signs

Hi,
Would anyone know what these signs would have been originally used for, I was thinking Military/RAF as crashed & ramrod but can't find similar. Largest signs are 5".
Thanks

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Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-12-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By Balian
Thanks arrestingu and Milmed for replies, it just...

Thanks arrestingu and Milmed for replies, it just didn't look right.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 26-12-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By Balian
Unknown German Badge

Hi,
Would anyone have any idea on this German badge, not sure if it is a fantasy piece or actual badge, construction doesn't look best quality. Thanks

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Forum: Off topic 29-09-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By Balian
That 42,000 figure is 'with' covid not 'off...

That 42,000 figure is 'with' covid not 'off covid' two completely different things.

If you get knocked down by a bus and test positive after, you still get added to the list.

The government's...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 29-09-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Balian
I was thinking Norway but all their lions seem to...

I was thinking Norway but all their lions seem to be holding axes, its similar to Luxembourg lion but crown doesn't look right. Looks like back to google, thanks.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 27-09-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Balian
Unknown Police Badges

Hi,
Does anyone recognise these police badges, I can't tie them down.

Thanks in advance.

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Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 31-08-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By Balian
Perfect think that's nailed it :D

Perfect think that's nailed it :D
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 31-08-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By Balian
Great thanks Mike.

Great thanks Mike.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 30-08-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By Balian
French mobile republican guard legion 1?

Hi,
Can anyone identify these sleeve/collar badges on this jacket. I am thinking French mobile republican guard, legion 1 but haven't been able to find a match. Thanks.

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Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 30-08-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By Balian
Error post.

Error post.
Forum: Headdress 14-08-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Balian
Great thanks for the info, assume then the one...

Great thanks for the info, assume then the one with blue strip would be his ACF one before he signed up at 18 and the other side cap/caubeen would be later.
Forum: Headdress 11-08-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Balian
Not sure if this helps or complicates things any...

Not sure if this helps or complicates things any as this was in the same box.

The forage caps have 'Jack Kirkpatrick' inside, the caubeen has 'Kirkpatrick' and the webbing, gaitors, lee enfield...
Forum: Headdress 10-08-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Balian
They did come along with this which has L/Cpl...

They did come along with this which has L/Cpl inside, some of his webbing is marked WO II and there is a belt marked Capt so much span a period.



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Forum: Headdress 09-08-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Balian
Sorry should have mentioned both have same name...

Sorry should have mentioned both have same name inside.
Forum: Headdress 09-08-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Balian
Royal Ulster Rifles sides caps

Hi,
Could someone please tell me the reasoning for the blue band on the 2nd cap. Would it be a custom made piece as the first one has a makers stamp and nothing inside 2nd one.

Thanks
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Forum: General Topics. 21-02-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,061
Posted By Balian
Great collection.

Great collection.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-02-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By Balian
Hi Laurent thanks for the info :D

Hi Laurent thanks for the info :D
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-02-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By Balian
Thanks Marc & Simon, that seems to be it :)

Thanks Marc & Simon, that seems to be it :)
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-02-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By Balian
VE/CE? Grenade Badge

Hi,
Can anyone ID this badge, have googled it to death but still no joy.

Thanks

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Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 28-01-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By Balian
Great thanks Mike.

Great thanks Mike.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 27-01-20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By Balian
Brilliant, didn't think would be able to tie that...

Brilliant, didn't think would be able to tie that down, thanks.
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