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Brass Young Citizens Volunteers
After considerable searching I’ve finally obtained the genuine article in GM of this much faked badge to the 14th Royal Irish Rifles (Young Citizen Volunteers).
Posted for benefit of members and reference here until I get around to creating my Pals album. |
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Thanks Luke, a very handy reference
cheers, Tim |
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Thanks very much Tim.
Cheers, Luke |
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Hi Luke,
not sure if this is even possible, but could the GM and WM come from the same die? Given the scarcity of (real) ones, there may not have been too many makers of these? Cheers, Tim |
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Hi Tim,
Yes that’s right. Same die as this one, note the very distinctive crown and jewels. This sort hasn’t been restruck from the original die. Cheers, Luke |
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Thanks Luke,
appreciate that cheers, Tim |
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Very nice find Luke. I am extremely envious. Well done Sir.
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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Thank you James.
Cheers, Luke |
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Very well done Luke,
A superb little badge and a fine testament to your diligent research. Cheerio, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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Many thanks Roy.
Did you see my GM KSLI thread? Would love to hear your opinion. Cheers, Luke |
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Brass Young Citizens Volunteers
Good evening all,
A recent purchase from gnmilitaria, albeit, thanks to the Royal Mail, it still hasn't landed ! It seems to 'tick the boxes' with a narrow base to the crown, straight central vein to the the middle leaf and wrist evident, but having just seen Luke's, I'm now wondering whether it's correct. Your thoughts please gents............. Cheers, Mike |
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An old fake.
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From the photographs, I don't think that is original.
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Brass Young Citizens Volunteers
Cheers both,
It'll be going back ! Mike |
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A wise decision.
This year I was very fortunate to acquire another GM example this time with a slider fixing from Colin’s excellent Steady the Buff’s site. Hopefully he does not mind me using his picture. |
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