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a good book
Hi everyone, was wondering, which book would you recommend to start collecting WW1 cap badges and in general?
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A GOOD BOOK!.
A very good book I was recomended as an all rounder is "Military Badge Collecting " by John Gaylor isbn no 0850527589, you should find a good secondhand copy on ebay. And welcome to the best forum going.
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Hi sire, if your budget will stretch to it, go for the kipling and king books volume
one and two, which will cover most cap badges and in the long run may save you money cheers paj 1 |
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I started with John Gaylor and it was fine when I moved from picking up the odd badge to thinking of a collection. Its certainly cheaper.
K&K is the one everyone quotes all the time. People talk of K&K 920 when they mean Welsh Guards for example. To be honest this site is better than either of them. |
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Thank you for recommendations. And warm welcome. I'll have a look at the books. Cheerz
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Another book you could look out for is
" british army cap badges of the first world war" by peter doyle and chris foster cheers paj1 |
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Badge collecting Books
I have both the Kipling and King books, and Gaylor`s book these are good books especially K & K. None of these books have any info about the Makers of the Badge`s, unfortunately.
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I liked Peter Doyle and Chris Fosters' book on First World War badges (reviewed here before on the Forum). Good photography and good general information. Probably a good start. David
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O yes, I have seen it. I would agree with you if they care enough to print a little big bigger photos. . I mean as a reference the book is good, but for collecting purpose, you can't see a thing
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I agree with David, Doyle's book is very good for WW1. I have Gaylor, but Doyle's is excellent for a general collection, of every regiment in WW1.
If your going to collect every version, rank etc; then true it's a basic book, but an excellent read and perfect for a specific intent to collect WW1. Regards Simon. |
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Strangely enough, we received an Amazon review with one star for the self same reason - I must admit I dismissed it on the basis that the reviewer ('Carrot Liberation') was having a bad day. I hope so (wouldn't be you, would it?) Peter Last edited by Peter Doyle; 16-01-11 at 06:17 PM. |
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I agree Peter, my copy is well thumbed; it's exactly what I need for my goal.
Regards Simon. |
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for what it cost peter doyles book is very good value for money
and a good "starting book" paj1 |
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Thanks, that was what was intended!
Peter |
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I have just relocated my copy of British Military Badges, a collector's guide by Keith Rawlings. It sits alongside other works and covers the Hampshires rather well.
Beware, the covers come off rather easily. Matti |
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