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Forum: Other Corps Yesterday, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By mike_vee
Found a photo of another Australian Red Cross...

Found a photo of another Australian Red Cross member who was also awarded the OBE in 1918 and is wearing a similar ribbon.

Shoulder pips/stars were quite large.

Edit : After a look at a larger...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 14-04-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By mike_vee
Described as : ...

Described as :


https://www.jsfcollectables.com/product-page/windsor-fire-brigade-1891-to-1902-cap-badge


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Forum: Other Corps 14-04-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 138
Posted By mike_vee
Could the other badge be an Australian Red Cross...

Could the other badge be an Australian Red Cross branch or state badge ? :confused:

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Forum: Other Corps 14-04-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 138
Posted By mike_vee
This gives you an idea of insignia worn. .

This gives you an idea of insignia worn.

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Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,209
Posted By mike_vee
Exclamation Haig's "other" fundraising .

During WW1 Earl Haig was also involved with the "Tobacco Fund" , not correct by modern standards but I'm sure the "troops" appreciated his efforts ! :D
Forum: Other Military Topics 13-04-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,209
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up Latest arrivals !

1. Cardboard (child's) Poppy - The British Legion produced "penny cardboard poppies" (1922-1924) which , according to newpapers at the time, were "being sold to schoolchildren only". The official one...
Forum: General Topics. 13-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 364
Posted By mike_vee
Never really knew him but have picked up a few...

Never really knew him but have picked up a few items over the years.

Rest In Peace.

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Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 12-04-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By mike_vee
Looks similar to this one : ...

Looks similar to this one :


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 12-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By mike_vee
From "The Wire" magazine :

From "The Wire" magazine :
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-04-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By mike_vee
I would have assumed that they would have stopped...

I would have assumed that they would have stopped using the "sword x make" trademark after they became Buttons Ltd. in 1907. :confused:

Hopefully one of the 'button' specialists will have more...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-04-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By mike_vee
The Sword X Make brand was used by Thomas Carlye...

The Sword X Make brand was used by Thomas Carlye before the company was almalgamated with two other Birmingham companies to become Buttons Ltd. in 1907.

Also from an old post :




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Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 11-04-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By mike_vee
Some more images : ...

Some more images :

https://www.johnsonsofleeds.co.uk/product/duke-of-wellingtons-regt-drum-majors-sash/

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Forum: Other Military Topics 10-04-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,209
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up RBLI

A couple of nice pins from RBLI. :)
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 93
Posted By mike_vee
From a 2013 post : Some Arab buttons...

From a 2013 post :



Some Arab buttons (https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36364)



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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 93
Posted By mike_vee
He also has a brass (star to left) one. ...

He also has a brass (star to left) one.
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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 08-04-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 93
Posted By mike_vee
Libyan Public Security Force (Star To Right)...

Libyan Public Security Force (Star To Right) uniform button :


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 294
Posted By mike_vee
Doesn't look like the genuine WW2 plastic economy...

Doesn't look like the genuine WW2 plastic economy badge :confused:

https://www.arcticmedals.com/catalog/item/3730541/10445196.htm

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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By mike_vee
Found an auction listing showing 7th Kenya Bn KAR...

Found an auction listing showing 7th Kenya Bn KAR 1951-1957 but same patch was used by 11th Bn 1941-1946 and then again 1957-1963


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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-04-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By mike_vee
Is it possibly an association badge rather than a...

Is it possibly an association badge rather than a rank one ?

Spotted this "Ward Room" plaque on-line :



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Forum: Other Military Topics 06-04-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,209
Posted By mike_vee
Exclamation Regional Poppy Pins !

Have been told that the RBL has decided there will be no "Regional" pins as they want to "maintain the Poppy as the hero and longstanding symbol of remembrance and minimise deviation from that as the...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 04-04-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,497
Posted By mike_vee
Badge only arrived at lunch time , will contact...

Badge only arrived at lunch time , will contact the branch tomorrow . I just thought that some of the RBL members on here may have seen similar badges. :)


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Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 04-04-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,497
Posted By mike_vee
Question Large badge !

Just picked up this nice RBL badge but not sure who it was intended for . :confused:

First thoughts were Standard Bearer cross-belt or Senior Officer/Official but does anyone have any info ?
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Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 02-04-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By mike_vee
Found an old listing for "WW1 Attributed 1918 RAF...

Found an old listing for "WW1 Attributed 1918 RAF 2nd Lieutenant War Economy Cap Badge by Ludski."


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Forum: Other Military Topics 02-04-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,209
Posted By mike_vee
Talking Unexpected surprise !

This badge arrived this morning , I've no idea who it is from but it is a nice addition to my collection.

If it was from a forum member "Thank You ! " :)

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Forum: Other Military Topics 02-04-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,209
Posted By mike_vee
Thumbs up Taxi Charity for Military Veterans

Badge arrive today :

It was designed by Taxi Charity volunteer, Susy Goodwin, to raise funds to take veterans to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.

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