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Old 05-01-09, 09:12 PM
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Hi, does anyone know were I can find fixing pins for Glengarry badges? Thanks,uncletom
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Old 06-01-09, 06:49 AM
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If you dont need too many I may be able to let you have a few, please PM me

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Old 06-01-09, 05:42 PM
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If you mean 'cotter pins' they are regularly listed on ebay.
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Old 06-01-09, 09:15 PM
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Hi. I live in Louisiana,USA. I collect B.A. cavalry badges. I could not get Cotter keys, years ago. I found that females HAIRCIPS, work real good. cheap too.
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Old 08-01-09, 01:55 PM
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Hi, I have used cotter pins and bobbie pins , but there not fixing pins. I would much rather have the original types. Thanks,Tom
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Old 08-01-09, 03:23 PM
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Hi, does anyone know were I can find fixing pins for Glengarry badges? Thanks,uncletom
Have you tried Jamie at Marways, she may be able to help.
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Old 09-01-09, 05:05 PM
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With split pins or whatever you like to call them, I was always short of, match sticks could be used at a push (no pun intended), but they did not have the same allure as the brass split pin. To solve my problem, I looked for suitable wire, this not being forthcoming without purchase, I used the next best thing, paper clips!

These can be straightened out and with some skilled work with a pair of pliers, and a nail the split pin can be made.
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I use bits of copper wire cut to size from old power cable....
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Old 12-01-09, 01:43 PM
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Have you tried Jamie at Marways, she may be able to help.
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Hi, thanks for the leed. Is there a web site or address to contact Jamie at Marways? I really don't know were Marways is. Thanks much,Tom
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Old 12-01-09, 02:20 PM
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Hi, thanks for the leed. Is there a web site or address to contact Jamie at Marways? I really don't know were Marways is. Thanks much,Tom

Tom,
Marways are one of this Forum's preferred dealers and their
web address is listed on the Forum's opening "splash" page as
"Dealers".
I have had a lot of correspondence with Jaime and she is extremely
helpful. Whether they can help you or not I don't know
But, its worth a try. I got split pins from them a while ago.

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Old 12-01-09, 03:08 PM
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Ian Kelly also sells various fitments.

the link below takes you to the appropriate page in his catalogue.

http://www.kellybadge.co.uk/Stock/allstock.htm

Other than an occasional customer, I have no connection to Ian Kelly. I do recommend him as a dealer with integrity.

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UTC - I have found (in my bits and pieces box) about 10 brass split pins suitable for Glengarry badges - you are welcome to them if you still need some - let me know if they are required

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