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To age them, they were placed in a small box attached to the side of a carriage wheel (that shows how long ago that was!) as the carriage went about its travels. He referred to this process as "taking the old gentlemen for a walk"! If it's not true, it should be! |
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You gotta love this hobby! I too have been following this thread and the auction that inspired it, and I wholeheartedly agree with most of the comments that have been made. I have to say, though, that in my 60-years of collecting I have never regretted overpaying for genuine insignia. For me, the pleasure of having that rare item at hand for years, rather than hoping it appears at a bargain price, justifies being temporarily out-of-pocket. Also, the market usually catches up with the sale price and leaves me glad I bought it when I did...
By the way, Tigerlily, you may rethink your betrothal to Bradley Cooper when you see "Nightmare Alley"!
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One problem area is insignia made, as accurately as possible, but for the re-enactors and collectors, but sold as reproductions. Worn by a reinactor or intentionally aged and there it gets tricky. Like many however, the Indian and Pakistani repros are easy to stop when you know what to look for, and I can spot them even in thumbnails, without seeing a close up. Quote:
But I consider to still be learning all the time, and will continue to do so. |
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Padre, at the same time, I do manage a few higher end gems and always love them, but they are not necessarily my favorite pieces. There are some that have no money value, but mean he world to me!!!
Terry |
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[QUOTE
By the way, Tigerlily, you may rethink your betrothal to Bradley Cooper when you see "Nightmare Alley"![/QUOTE] Dob I am Nightmare Alli I've occasionally felt a bit awkward about my collection, I don't have many expensive pieces(relative term I suppose) and have frequently had people contact me to see if I'd be interested in buying various badges, some of which are way beyond what I would comfortably pay for any item, which can be a bit embarrassing, again its all relative I don't have the years of collecting that most of you have, but I know what I like, and the ones that are favourites in my collection are extremely modest, one common dirt cheap badge but with real provenance and another a very tiny scarce collar. Not glamorous but that doesn't matter. It's the same with my little sweetheart collection there is the beautiful Garrards Para badge that screams quality, but the ones I'm drawn to are the handmade lucite cut into hearts with attached collar badges or brooched, or hat pinned buttons. There is a real story there that's not immediately felt with a sweetheart still on its backing card. Maybe that's just the romantic in me. |
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Hi Ally
I would like to say that I go along with your philosophy in every respect. Some of my bits have been very cheap and some probably, while not quite the level of this shoulder title, maybe a tad more than any sane person would spend. The thrill of finding out what a piece is is equal to, if not greater than, the value of the object. An example of this is very fresh for me and is also an excellent lesson in how useful and informative the Forum is. I'm here referring to the post I made on my little brass "C S" badge. I've often thought that it is one thing to know something but it is only the truly generous spirited individual who will share what they know. |
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While we are trading stories, I'll mention a friend who bought from the UK a group of three Victorian miniatures, two of which were named.
The dealer couldn't tell him anything about the recipient and told him that the "PRs STAFF" on the medals was probably "personal staff" and the owner had no doubt been some flunky to an officer. I became intrigued and found that it was "Purveyors Staff" and the chap was very well known in Masonic circles and also well-regarded for his service in the Crimea. I was even able to locate a photo for the owner. This has helped me in many ways add to my random collection as he assures me he would never have had the persistence to look! You do someone a favour and the good guys never forget.... |
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Now I know this story is BS. Loads of workmen - working? [/B][/B]
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Good point well presented Padre! ?
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Ha ha! Padre, you took the words right out my mouth! Ha!
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I was always annoyed that the troop tab had been cut off this title, more so now!
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Army Commando: Setting Europe ablaze since 1940 |
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Ouch!
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Dob I am Nightmare Alli[/QUOTE] Touché! Maybe it's Bradley who needs warning... One beauty of this hobby is that there are infinite avenues of historical interest a person can follow; if one gets too expensive, there is always something else. I don't mean to suggest that I advocate throwing cash around indiscriminately; I was a school teacher. There were many times I had to convince my wife that it was a good idea to combine my birthday, Christmas, and Groundhog's Day gifts for a militaria purchase. Now, however, in later life I do find myself occasionally laying out more to fill those remaining holes...
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Good to hear from you again Mike |
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