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21-08-20, 10:43 AM
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It’s a Bonny wee thing
Always nice to read of members who have come across a little gem or who have picked up a real bargain on eBay etc. It makes one realise that there are still nice things out there to be found. By chance I came across this Bonny wee thing shown below on eBay....it had only one bidder and I slotted in my bid at the last moment. It is obviously a home conversion of a general service badge, hand enamelled and the back converted to hold a photo. I am assuming it is a Ww1 era conversion but does not really matter to me if it is later and I am sure the photo was not the original one. ..... but crude as it is, I think it is a lovely item. Best of all, it was obtained for the grand sum of £1.75p. Absolute bargain.
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#2
21-08-20, 10:50 AM
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Nice little item - is it possible to remove the photo from its frame, try to identify the glengarry badge?
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#3
21-08-20, 10:52 AM
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CD, nice thing, thanks for sharing - Regards Mark
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21-08-20, 11:00 AM
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Unfortunately I cannot remove the photo. The ‘ring’ holding the photo in place is jammed solid and there is no way to lever it out to see if there are any clues. C’est la vie.
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He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. (Albert Einstein) Last edited by Charliedog012012; 21-08-20 at 11:09 AM.
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#5
21-08-20, 11:09 AM
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What a wonderful find , there are some little gems out there.
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#6
21-08-20, 11:25 AM
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Possibly a circular, voided badge. 5th Seaforths? I wonder
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21-08-20, 11:59 AM
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Leigh, After a bit of careful teasing and levering I managed to get the photo out of the back...see below....not clear but I think it is a Seaforth Highlander badge albeit not the 5th....impressive deduction and identification.
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He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. (Albert Einstein) Last edited by Charliedog012012; 21-08-20 at 12:13 PM.
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#8
21-08-20, 12:02 PM
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Many thanks guys for your kind comments. Much appreciated. I am delighted to have found such a delightful little thing.
Cheers James
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He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. (Albert Einstein)
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#9
21-08-20, 12:12 PM
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Quote:
Perhaps the "3D" Staff version? Need a Seaforths expert to decide.
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#10
21-08-20, 12:20 PM
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Yes Leigh I agree fully with the idea of the standard badge for the Seaforth Highlanders. I was busy editing my previous confusing entry at the same time as you were posting your last post. Many thanks for the identification.
Cheers James
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He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. (Albert Einstein) Last edited by Charliedog012012; 21-08-20 at 12:31 PM.
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