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Forum: New Zealand Badges 12-12-23, 01:09 PM
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Views: 2,430
Posted By stevjp
Hello Craig, Yes, you are right. I also went...

Hello Craig,

Yes, you are right. I also went back to this thread
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80662&highlight=zealand+army+corps

which I hadn't followed to the...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 11-12-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,430
Posted By stevjp
Guys, it looks very similar to the New Zealand...

Guys,
it looks very similar to the New Zealand Army Pay Corps badge, which lends itself to Barry's theory.

All the best
James.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-11-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By stevjp
Iain Davidson

Guys,
I'm sure that many of you have heard, but for those who haven't, Iain Davidson (pukman) passed away suddenly on Tuesday 22nd of November.

A good friend, who was honest and generous in all...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-11-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By stevjp
I have a "Extra Superb" 17mm NZ Forces Button,...

I have a "Extra Superb" 17mm NZ Forces Button, and a "Livingstone 1947" (I think, near impossible to read) Leather 17mm NZ Forces Button.

Has anyone ever sighted a "A Levy, Wellington" NZ Forces...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-07-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,295
Posted By stevjp
Example of a Cap with voided frame between scroll...

Example of a Cap with voided frame between scroll and wreath as pictured in post #25

All the best
Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-10-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,221
Posted By stevjp
Many thanks Brent. James.

Many thanks Brent.
James.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 17-10-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,221
Posted By stevjp
Hi, many thanks for the superb image 5WWCT of...

Hi,
many thanks for the superb image 5WWCT of the 11th Taranaki Officers.
This surely throws up more questions.
1. If a mix of badges were worn, does this mean that only officers of the 4th...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 26-04-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,772
Posted By stevjp
Guys, further to you excellent work, on the...

Guys,
further to you excellent work, on the 5th, attached are the gilt fired Cap and Collars I have come across.

Has anyone come across others...

Oldham mentions a "Gilt" 6/54 Collar... I...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 25-04-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,772
Posted By stevjp
Hello Iain, as requested. The first set is...

Hello Iain,
as requested. The first set is marked "Firmin, London".
The two individual Cap badges are both marked "J R Gaunt, London", either impressed or on a small plaque to back.
My impressed...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-09-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,196
Posted By stevjp
Guys, Just to show, a NZ Marine Dept Cap...

Guys,
Just to show, a NZ Marine Dept Cap Badge.
A bit worn, eaten and missing the top of its crown.

All the best
James.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 18-09-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,196
Posted By stevjp
Many thanks for the superb info and research. ...

Many thanks for the superb info and research.
All the best
James.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 07-09-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,196
Posted By stevjp
Guy's, thanks for getting back to me and a...

Guy's,
thanks for getting back to me and a nice badge Barry.

If it helps add to the debate attached is a 2nd type collar to the New Zealand Pay Corps with Gaunt plaque.

Likewise Barry, I...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 06-09-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,196
Posted By stevjp
New Zealand Army Pay Corps

Guys,
Just trying to piece the time-line of the New Zealand Pay Corps.
According to Geoff Oldham's and Dave Corbett's books

- Prior to 1917 the function of the NZ Pay Corps was handled by...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 01-01-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,772
Posted By stevjp
Here is a pair of "W" for you to compare Iain......

Here is a pair of "W" for you to compare Iain... a little over 12mm high and 11mm wide so maybe not regulation size.

Happy New Year to you all.

James
Forum: New Zealand Badges 12-09-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 367
Posted By stevjp
14th Number

Guys,
has anyone come across these size large numbers before, and what were they used for? Are they Army or Civilian.
Appears chromed, and is 27mm high by 28mm wide... has "Bock, Wellington"...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 06-09-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 177
Posted By stevjp
VA Title

Guy's
can anyone help with this one please.
It looks hand cut brass and has the typical Boer War type loops to back (found on unofficial badges of the time)...
Picked up in New Zealand many year...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 23-08-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 175,010
Posted By stevjp
Guys, came across this one the other day......

Guys,
came across this one the other day... still probably not what he is wearing, and clearly a Sweethearts badge, but close.

All the best
James
Forum: New Zealand Badges 02-07-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By stevjp
Hello Corey and Keith, Many thanks for the...

Hello Corey and Keith,
Many thanks for the pic's Corey and the info Keith.
Re the NZFA
I know I am going to get shot for this, but this is a paraphrased piece from Wikipedia.... but if you live...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 26-06-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By stevjp
Many thanks for the info. Yes, Barry O'Sullivan...

Many thanks for the info.
Yes, Barry O'Sullivan also forwarded me a article he wrote which confirms/collaborates the date of the small badge, the maker and the reason why as you mentioned.
All the...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 26-06-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,397
Posted By stevjp
Guy's, Just a quick one to show some New...

Guy's,
Just a quick one to show some New Zealand Regiment badge variation from rather hot France.
First Pic - top-row shows the Kings Crown Officers Pat and then EM's
- bottom-row shows the...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 22-06-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By stevjp
Guys, finally found a readable RD stamping on...

Guys,
finally found a readable RD stamping on a large RSA badge to 9/746 Trooper Frank Valentine Puttick and I think it actually says "RD 1010".

All the best
James
Forum: New Zealand Badges 21-06-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By stevjp
Superb stories and many thanks. I came across...

Superb stories and many thanks.
I came across this one today... my understanding was that the small version of the RSA badge was introduced in the late 20's/early 30's in an effort to reduce cost. ...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 20-06-19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By stevjp
many thanks for the superb info. Out of that...

many thanks for the superb info.
Out of that lot, 5 had a marking to the ring, but really only one of those was decipherable... the rest were either a flat area or just bumps... as you mentioned....
Forum: New Zealand Badges 19-06-19, 07:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By stevjp
Hello Brent, yes to a snug fit for the NZFA...

Hello Brent,
yes to a snug fit for the NZFA badge in its box.
I had a quick check of the NZR titles I have, and besides Gaunt, the only other which is marked is to Stokes & Sons.
There are...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 19-06-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By stevjp
Many thanks for the interesting info guys, ...

Many thanks for the interesting info guys,
Here in the first pic are 4 different types of RSA Badges I have, associated with WW1
The one on the top left is a Auckland RSA badge by C.M. Pace...
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