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A very Happy Christmas to you, All.
Well, 2018, proved to be a fruitful year, as I managed to acquire an Italian theatre made 27th Lancers arm badge and a lovely 26th Hussars white-metal arm badge adorning a bespoke first pattern badge centre, too. In addition, I was very fortunate to reunite two pairs of separated 25th Dragoons slip-on shoulder titles; they were divided and sold as singles several years ago. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=157179 There are some WRC badges, insignia and accessories I will never likely hold in my hand, let alone own for love nor money. So, the pinnacle for this year would be purchasing a 26th Hussars officers bullion beret badge. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=154381 Best, Marcus |
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its been a good year for bits for me difficult one to decide on
Hampshire Carabiniers , 27th lancers bullion badges etc , see bees, 82nd & 101st etc airborne badges WWII difficult one !! steve
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Very very nice badges everyone !!! Keep up the good work !!! Steve
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Never thought I would ever acquire these
Not just the original 1885 NSW Scottish plaid brooch but another, the design copied by a modern Cadet Corps.
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It’s been a slow year for me, I’ve cut down in all areas collecting, posting and socially. Best find for me happened a week or so ago after a visit to an antiques village I occasionally visit in Essex. The shop there isn’t great on badges but I always walk out with something.
This time nothing more exciting than a 17th London cap badge. BB, mint and a beautiful example. Something like this gives me as much pleasure as a new badge, a proper upgrade. It’s also nice features to buy something in a real old military’s shop. Photo to follow one day. |
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I saw this one, glad that you were able to get it. Had a great day yesterday and met my new Son in Law and off to the test cricket at the MCG tomorrow to see India V Aussie. Cheers. Phil. |
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Hi All
Two of my best finds of the year: The South African Air Force pre-1961 bullion pilots wings and bullion pilots mess dress wings. Been after them for many years. Cheers, Alex |
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Here's a couple of my favourite finds for 2018.
A couple of cavalry field service caps. Mick
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Was well chuffed to find these! the Inniskillings Arm Badge I wasn't looking for as yo do so was fortunate to come across it so holds a special memory, the "Jewish Lads Brigade" and the "Vee Force" I have always wanted and as restrikes/copies abound never thought real ones would come my way! Must thank Ian Forster Militaria for all of these! Have a Good New Year All!! Billy
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Merry Christmas everyone.
I've had a pretty good year with new additions to my collection. My favourite badge is probably the RAF DR badge I bought at Malvern, I also found two Officers Metal buttons to the Royal Ulster Rifles which has filled a long term space in my button collection. Another button I literally picked up was the front of a GS button when I went for a walk on the old tank range at North hill near Minehead in Somerset, there had been a gorse fire and it was just laying in the ash's. But I think my favourite new addition to the household of the year is my fathers new mobility scooter, a gift from that marvellous organisation The Royal British Legion. Rob |
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Hi Rob,
Well done! I recall the RAF DR and am quite envious but must admit your Dad's new ride is splendid and what a wonderful gift too. Some amazing finds chaps, lovely to see them shared in a round up each year like this. Keep them coming. All the best, Roy
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A few nice finds this year, the stand outs probably:
1. An Officer's torin cap badge for the 1st Bn Essex Regiment as the successors to the 44th Foot. Only worn c. 1890 - 1896. 2. An early RWF silver and gilt grenade. What it exactly is was the subject of a forum thread, believed to be SNCO FSC but still unresolved - I live in hope! Compliments of the season to all. Michael |
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It was a good year for buttons and button identification. Not all new additions have been indentified. Here is one of my 'best unidentified' finds.
Its backmark is Boggett & Reynolds, St. Martins Lane, London. |
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Another find from early this year, a rare early pattern 12th Lancers officer's silver / gilt cap badge.
Cheers, Alex |
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