The Yearly thread; YOUR BEST BUYS OF 2021

[enfant perdus]

Not a lot of spectacular badges this year, although I was able to finally obtain a 4th Buffs via Bosley's. I also added some scarcer TF metal titles, such that I might (gasp!) be close to completing the Infantry and the RGA.

The Yorkshire Dragoons Yeomanry uniform I posted a few months ago still rates very highly. However, I'd have to say top honours go to 1913 Enfield made SMLE No.1 Mk.III with magazine cutoff and volley sights intact and matching numbers on all parts. The only things missing were the sling, stacking swivel, and cleaning kit. Probably as close to perfect as you'll find in a pre-War SMLE.

[grenadierguardsman]

I was chuffed to get this.
Andy

[Padre]

Having missed two or three over the years, I finally got an Air Ministry Senior Officers cap badge after searching for about 15 years, and a mint one at that!