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Forum: General Topics. 27-09-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,386
Posted By Waterloo1815
Works okay for me using Google Chrome. Leo

Works okay for me using Google Chrome.
Leo
Forum: General Topics. 27-09-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By Waterloo1815
If I start bidding on an item and a 'Private'...

If I start bidding on an item and a 'Private' bidder starts to compete I drop out straightaway as it raises my suspicions that I maybe being scammed in some way.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-08-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Waterloo1815
Brilliant! I'll search the family tree for...

Brilliant! I'll search the family tree for Ernest, but that looks spot-on, very many thanks!
Regards,
Leo
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-08-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Waterloo1815
Better image

Having obtained a better image, the cap badge appears to be surmounted by a crown, and is all white metal. The lower part of the scroll appears to be a flattened V shape. Again, any thoughts...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-08-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Waterloo1815
Both brothers joined the Royal Sussex, so there...

Both brothers joined the Royal Sussex, so there are no links outside the county. But like I say, if I can get the original photo I can scan it myself and get a definite ID, but thanks for the input.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Waterloo1815
Thanks Alan. I was 75% sure it was the correct...

Thanks Alan. I was 75% sure it was the correct badge, but the parts I mentioned put some doubt in my mind. I will see if I can get hold of the original photo.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-08-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Waterloo1815
Cap badge ID?

I hope someone can ID the cap badge in the attached picture. I'm doing another family military history doc, this time on a 1st cousin once removed (my grandmother's brother's son). William Albert...
Forum: General Topics. 11-04-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Waterloo1815
Glasgow or Kew?

You can apply for WW2 service records under the following conditions (information taken directly from applicable forms): -

If you are the immediate Next of Kin or are able to provide the consent...
Forum: General Topics. 09-01-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By Waterloo1815
I went down the repair route as one badge without...

I went down the repair route as one badge without a slider was my dad's, and I had several others that just needed either new sliders, or reattaching broken ones. I purchased an Antex soldering...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-12-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,641
Posted By Waterloo1815
Totally agree. Regards, Leo

Totally agree.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 09-12-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,623
Posted By Waterloo1815
Stunning looking collection! Regards, Leo

Stunning looking collection!
Regards,
Leo
Forum: General Topics. 09-12-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,571
Posted By Waterloo1815
It's The Buffs for me!

Picked these two up in March this year. Officers 4th Battalion pouch badge, and a 1st Volunteer Battalion cap badge.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 01-12-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,286
Posted By Waterloo1815
It was the fashion!

Obviously the jaunty angle was the 'in thing'. Pic attached of my dad in North Africa WW2. 2nd Battalion The Buffs.
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 15-11-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,230
Posted By Waterloo1815
'Lost in transit'. I read an article in The...

'Lost in transit'. I read an article in The Times recently that reported that tens of thousands of parcels that had built up in storage and delivery depots over the various lockdowns were just sent...
Forum: Off topic 13-09-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By Waterloo1815
Exactly my thoughts. Regards, Leo

Exactly my thoughts.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 07-09-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,522
Posted By Waterloo1815
Talking Blimey! That 2011 thread was slightly bad...

Blimey! That 2011 thread was slightly bad tempered. Did UN Peacekeepers get involved in the end?
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Other Military Topics 31-08-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By Waterloo1815
Excellent job, well done. Regards, Leo

Excellent job, well done.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-08-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By Waterloo1815
Mark, yes W&W. Difficult to say of course who...

Mark, yes W&W. Difficult to say of course who set the reserves. Maybe the seller had very fixed prices they weren't prepared to go below, or the auction house just got the prices wrong, who knows. ...
Forum: Other Militaria 14-08-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Waterloo1815
Coincidently, I'm on book 6 of the 28 book...

Coincidently, I'm on book 6 of the 28 book Time-Life series on the American Civil War. Absolutely fascinating series. I bought the books from a chap I met in the local gents barbers. His name was...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-08-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By Waterloo1815
Yes, totally agree with trying to track dodgy...

Yes, totally agree with trying to track dodgy badges to protect our hobby, good shout.
I was checking the results of another militaria auction last week (one that I've bought many items from in the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-07-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By Waterloo1815
Well, it appears he crammed a lot into a very...

Well, it appears he crammed a lot into a very short time span!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-07-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By Waterloo1815
Apparently he took a limited 3 year commission. ...

Apparently he took a limited 3 year commission. I don't know what that would have involved, but nothing to do with the SAS I would guess!
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-07-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By Waterloo1815
Paul, Yes, I know who they are, but would...

Paul,
Yes, I know who they are, but would suggest they chose that name so they could use the 'SAS' logo. Just weird in my opinion.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 23-07-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By Waterloo1815
I would suggest that anyone who has the temerity...

I would suggest that anyone who has the temerity to use 'SAS' as a backdrop to their auction has other issues.
Regards,
Leo
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-07-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,906
Posted By Waterloo1815
Another detailed source of information on...

Another detailed source of information on potential fakes can be found on North East Medals website, just copy and paste the link below into Google, or you can just search their website for the...
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