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Forum: Off topic 17-06-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
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Posted By volunteersoldier
Queen's Visit to Chester

Whilst being 100% in favour of Queen and Country - 35 years of military service-
I do wish members would desist on exuding bitter gall on local politicians and Her Majesty in the same context. Long...
Forum: Off topic 08-06-18, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By volunteersoldier
Chester

Just like the Army prior to an inspection when we painted all pick helves. How do the road repairs fare when measured against the many millions of money from the tourists for the recent wedding?
Forum: Arab Nations 15-04-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By volunteersoldier
Arab Badges

The second one is definitely Jaysh alittihaad annithamy - Federal Regular Army,
Aden. The first, I think is Urdu.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 11-03-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By volunteersoldier
Holland Patch - South Staffs

Yes, the Holland Patch was a proud, integral, and essential, item of uniform. The patch was always worn behind the cap badge.The "transfer" from cap to arm was an attempt to continue "a golden...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 10-03-18, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By volunteersoldier
Angry Holland Patch - South Staffs

Stems from the 38th Foot and the posting to Antigua WI in 1707. Remained there until 1764 - longest ever overseas posting for the British Army. Re-supply was dreadful and there were widespread...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-01-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By volunteersoldier
The competition was an internal competition...

The competition was an internal competition (fitness, shooting and general soldiering) in all those regiments having the Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel in Chief. The idea was a good one but sadly was...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 05-12-17, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By volunteersoldier
The Generals

Second from the left is definitely Bill Slim. Could the chap to Slim's left be Percival?
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 24-10-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By volunteersoldier
North Staffs

I agree. Most probably ACF. The North Staffords only referred to themselves as such - and never Staffs.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 11-09-17, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,013
Posted By volunteersoldier
North Staffs Plastic

Sorry Rob. Absolutely no chance of that. In the North Staffords we were immensely proud of our Regiment and cap badge. If anyone had tried to mutilate the badge he would have been in the guard room...
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