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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-06-19, 08:14 PM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi lex Concerning the value of these two pieces...

Hi lex
Concerning the value of these two pieces ; I would guess in excess of £1,000 each. Regards. Jeff
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-06-19, 06:01 PM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi Andy Nevertheless, a fantastic "find" don't...

Hi Andy
Nevertheless, a fantastic "find" don't you think !?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-06-19, 04:54 PM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi lex Sorry to disagree with your friend on...

Hi lex
Sorry to disagree with your friend on the foreign forum, but your first SBP is definitely of the Honourable Artillery Company … it says so on the garter !
Despite its name, the HAC is the...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-06-19, 05:33 PM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Further facts

Hi lex & btns
Just a few more closing remarks re your excellent research :

(1) According to "Wikipeadia" Nassau was an Independent State from 1806 to 1866.

(2)The reverse of this 1809 Nassau...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-06-19, 04:19 PM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi btns Many thanks for the interesting links....

Hi btns
Many thanks for the interesting links. I think you have finally "nailed it" there ; The design on the Nassau Colours in your first link exactly matches the SBP posted by lex.
As for the...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-06-19, 06:23 PM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi btns The history of House of Nassau is very...

Hi btns
The history of House of Nassau is very complex as I am sure you know.
I was referring to the Orange-Nassau (Dutch) 1538 to 1806 to which I believe the SBP in this thread belongs. However,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-06-19, 08:03 AM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi all Yes indeed, I do think it is Dutch …...

Hi all
Yes indeed, I do think it is Dutch … more specifically Nassau.
As runic says, the "billets" seem to confirm this. (see attachment). Anyway lex, you have two splendid (and valuable) examples...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-06-19, 08:22 AM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Probably Dutch

Hi Lex
Thanks again for sharing your magnificent SBP "finds". However, I think you are mistaken concerning the second item. In my opinion it is definitely not British .. most probably Dutch as in...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-06-19, 08:17 AM
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Posted By Jeff Mc William
Hi Lex In my opinion, both are genuine … tho'...

Hi Lex
In my opinion, both are genuine … tho' concerning the first ; I must admit, this is the first time I have seen an insignia to the Honourable Artillery Company displaying the POW plumes !?...
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