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19-02-19, 07:40 PM
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The Authentic Cap Badges of The British Army In Heavy Metal
Chaps,
I have just been sent some information on a collection of badges (date unknown) for collectors. The advertisment was titled The Authentic Cap Badges of The British Army In Heavy Metal and they were sold for GBP14.95 for two badges a month. I have images of the two page advert from the Soldier magazine but low resolution. Can anyone give more details? Note, this does not appear to be the Birmingham Mint production of badges but seems to be another source of unofficial 'New-Metal' pieces. Items included are RLC, Queen's Own Gurkha Transport Regt, Adjutant General's Corp etc. Regards, Chris Last edited by hagwalther; 19-02-19 at 08:18 PM. 
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19-02-19, 08:20 PM
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Unfortunately not - I just have two images from a chap in Ireland re: researching Royal Irish Rangers - he send it to me as a matter of interest. Seems post 1993 though. Regards, Chris
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19-02-19, 08:21 PM
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Two frames: The NEW Regimental Cap badge Collection - 75 badges The LOST Regimental Cap badge Collection - 25 badges Regards, Chris
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#6
19-02-19, 08:35 PM
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Marc
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I am still looking for British Army cloth Formation, Regimental, Battalion, Company and other Unit sleeve badges, from 1980 onwards.
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#7
19-02-19, 08:59 PM
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Various flyers. There were I think four editions of the sets issued between 1990 and 1994. The third and fourth sets included 12 of the 1992 "options for change" new badges. The final fourth set was issued to complete two frames, see the fifth and sixth flyers below.
Tim
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"Manui dat cognitio vires - Knowledge gives strength to the arm" "Better to know it but not need it than to need it and not know it!" "Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest." Last edited by grey_green_acorn; 20-02-19 at 09:24 AM.
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#8
19-02-19, 09:04 PM
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Here are 88 badges from the first set in my frame. The set was accompanied by a book written by John Gaylor.
The Regimental Cap Badge Collection - see the flyers above. I acquired a complete set of these badges. Most in their original serial numbered packets. The badges are all made in metal (not anodised aluminium) and are a mix with some sliders maker marked "AMMO UK" and others "FIRMIN LONDON" in small font. Some badges have lugs instead of sliders e.g. 4/7DG, DWR, STAFFORDS, ACC, RAMC, RE. Some badges have narrower than usual unmarked sliders. Previously posted by me in 2011 in my album https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...id=1071&page=5 Tim
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"Manui dat cognitio vires - Knowledge gives strength to the arm" "Better to know it but not need it than to need it and not know it!" "Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest." Last edited by grey_green_acorn; 20-02-19 at 08:37 AM.
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19-02-19, 10:30 PM
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" Authentic " ? but not issued or worn by the British Army ?
Andy
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Leave to carry on Sir please.
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20-02-19, 07:45 AM
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Will check this out soon. Regards, Chris
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#12
20-02-19, 08:52 AM
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Chris,
The first issue set was from c1990 and which I have shown framed in post 8 is essentially as per the "all the signs of a good career" poster with a couple of additions like the Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and United Nations. The badges are not "new metal" but traditional gilding metal / white metal / bimetal etc. The first and I believe second issue sets did not include the "options for change" badges. I do not have the third issue set which did include an additional twelve post 1992 "options for change" badges so do not know if they were produced in "new metal". The fourth set was issued with two frames to show "the lost regiments". Tim
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"Manui dat cognitio vires - Knowledge gives strength to the arm" "Better to know it but not need it than to need it and not know it!" "Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest." Last edited by grey_green_acorn; 20-02-19 at 09:21 AM.
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20-02-19, 08:54 PM
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Hi Tim,
Have sent you an email. Regards, Chris
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24-02-19, 03:50 AM
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And which turn up on eBay offered for sale as "genuine" beret and collar badges.
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