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Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 15-04-24, 03:51 PM

Replies: 5 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Views: 142 Posted By Calpe Mike H, Thank you for the intersting... Mike H, Thank you for the intersting information. Best regards, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 15-04-24, 12:25 PM

Replies: 5 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Views: 142 Posted By Calpe Hi Alan, Thank you for your reply. I had a... Hi Alan, Thank you for your reply. I had a suspicion that this is what it is. What threw me was the fitting of the slider that looks quite well done. As you say, it must be a factory error. ...

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 15-04-24, 11:53 AM

Replies: 5 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Views: 142 Posted By Calpe 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Hi, Is this an official badge? I have never seen it before and can not find any reference to it. Maker's marked: WM DOWLER . B'HAM Any info welcomed. Thanks,

Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 12-04-24, 08:02 AM

Replies: 4 Wanted - Royal Artillery Staybrights Views: 170 Posted By Calpe Hi Steve, Thank you for your reply and for... Hi Steve, Thank you for your reply and for the information. I am aware of the GROVE and T&S examples but they are rare and not easy to find. Reference Toye, Kenning & Spencer, I have the 3rd cap...

Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 11-04-24, 03:23 PM

Replies: 4 Wanted - Royal Artillery Staybrights Views: 170 Posted By Calpe Wanted - Royal Artillery Staybrights I am looking for the following staybright Royal Artillery beret and cap badges to complete a display: J R GAUNT B'HAM 1. Beret badge with superimposed wheel 2. Cap badge with fixed wheel WM...

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 24-02-24, 09:32 AM

Replies: 63 Time to look in your spares box !! Views: 9,386 Posted By Calpe Hi William, Thank you for the very useful... Hi William, Thank you for the very useful information. Pleased that I have some of them in my collection. Kind regards, Ian

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-02-24, 08:45 AM

Replies: 30 Almost 2 Years in the Making Views: 919 Posted By Calpe Fantastic display. Well done! Ian Fantastic display. Well done! Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 05-02-24, 10:49 AM

Replies: 9 Help Wanted Views: 489 Posted By Calpe Hi, Just to update you on my collection so far.... Hi, Just to update you on my collection so far. Top Row, L to R: Gibraltar Volunteer Corps Gibraltar Defence Force 2nd Row, L to R: Wm Dowler B'Ham A/A Dowler Birmingham A/A Firmin London...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-01-24, 08:37 PM

Replies: 12 Beds and Herts A/A Views: 568 Posted By Calpe Is this a similar situation as adding some A/A... Is this a similar situation as adding some A/A badges to a collection (eg 12th Lancers, 3rd King's Hussars, etc) that were made but not officially issued or worn? They were manufactured and therefore...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 26-01-24, 08:55 AM

Replies: 12 Beds and Herts A/A Views: 568 Posted By Calpe Alan O, My thoughts too when I saw it. I am... Alan O, My thoughts too when I saw it. I am under the impression that it was never made in A/A. I stand to be corrected. Kind regards, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 16-01-24, 08:38 AM

Replies: 15 Made black 17/21L Views: 825 Posted By Calpe Nice find Bess. Another one to add to my list. ... Nice find Bess. Another one to add to my list. Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-01-24, 10:49 AM

Replies: 9 Help Wanted Views: 489 Posted By Calpe Hi Steve, Thank you. Added the TKS (in a... Hi Steve, Thank you. Added the TKS (in a box) to the Wants List. Best regards, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-01-24, 10:42 AM

Replies: 9 Help Wanted Views: 489 Posted By Calpe Hi Bess, Thank you for the photo. The cloth... Hi Bess, Thank you for the photo. The cloth backing came into use when the regiment joined the Queen's Division and changed from dark blue to khaki. Some silver/gilt A/A badges were initially...

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-01-24, 10:32 AM

Replies: 9 Help Wanted Views: 489 Posted By Calpe Hi Mike, Thank you again. Was the spare you... Hi Mike, Thank you again. Was the spare you sold a J R Gaunt? I suppose that if the badge came into use in 1958 Gaunt must have made some as they seem to be the main manufacturer during that period....

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 05-01-24, 05:28 PM

Replies: 9 Help Wanted Views: 489 Posted By Calpe Thanks Mike. Any info much appreciated. If I am... Thanks Mike. Any info much appreciated. If I am not mistaken I think I saw a JR Gaunt London some years back. Best regards, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 05-01-24, 04:34 PM

Replies: 9 Help Wanted Views: 489 Posted By Calpe Help Wanted I am putting together a collection of Gibraltar Regiment anodised aluminium cap/beret badges with different makers marks. I would be very grateful if someone could confirm whether J R Gaunt (London...

Forum: General Topics. 25-12-23, 08:57 AM

Replies: 12 Christmas Greetings Views: 466 Posted By Calpe Christmas Greetings A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. May 2024 shorten our "wants lists". All the best and have a good one. Ian

Forum: General Topics. 20-12-23, 05:29 PM

Replies: 77 POST YOUR BEST FINDS OF 2023 !!!! Views: 9,444 Posted By Calpe Royal Devon Yeomanry As a staybright collector I am at a stage of adding those rare (and more expensive) badges to my collection. Very happy to have completed the Royal Devon Yeomanry trio. Royal Devon Yeomanry...

Forum: General Topics. 19-12-23, 02:15 PM

Replies: 0 Happy Christmas Views: 198 Posted By Calpe Happy Christmas Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all. Here is hoping that 2024 brings us all great finds. Best wishes, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 08-11-23, 07:52 AM

Replies: 34 Royal Devon Yeomanry ARTILLERY A/A Views: 4,986 Posted By Calpe Hi Mike H, Thank you for the information. I... Hi Mike H, Thank you for the information. I will print a copy of the letter to display with my badge. Probably the rarest badge in my collection with only 6 samples ever made. Best regards, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 07-11-23, 03:23 PM

Replies: 34 Royal Devon Yeomanry ARTILLERY A/A Views: 4,986 Posted By Calpe Hi Mike H, My Volunteer badge is J R Gaunt,... Hi Mike H, My Volunteer badge is J R Gaunt, London Ltd. Did J R Gaunt B'Ham make them as well? Best regard, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-11-23, 08:16 PM

Replies: 34 Royal Devon Yeomanry ARTILLERY A/A Views: 4,986 Posted By Calpe Hi Mike H, Managed to get one after a long... Hi Mike H, Managed to get one after a long search. Best regards, Ian

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-11-23, 08:14 PM

Replies: 34 Royal Devon Yeomanry ARTILLERY A/A Views: 4,986 Posted By Calpe Yes bess55, Very happy about both the... Yes bess55, Very happy about both the Volunteers and Artillery badges - managed to get them for two figure amounts each. Pays to be patient! Now looking for a Lancashire Fusiliers A/A. This will...

Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 06-11-23, 05:12 PM

Replies: 34 Royal Devon Yeomanry ARTILLERY A/A Views: 4,986 Posted By Calpe Hi bess55, I have finally managed to... Hi bess55, I have finally managed to complete the Royal Devon Yeomanry set. It has taken a while. Regards, Ian

Forum: General Topics. 11-09-23, 11:13 AM

Replies: 19 Cleaning/Polishing Badges Views: 1,027 Posted By Calpe Tomato Ketchup diluted with water works for... Tomato Ketchup diluted with water works for bimetal badges. Dip in the solution for a couple of minutes. Dread to think what it does to the digestive system. Always pick up a few satchets from...

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