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A batch of the valise stars converted from lug to "flat tube" fittings are currently on eBay as "buy it now" for £7.99, or best offer.
As is so often the case with the CG ones (including one of my two) they have a dent in the centre, presumably put there to indicate that they were cast for scrap. (As always with ebay I have no connection to these sales). |
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Were they ever subsequently worn after 1939?
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Not that I'm aware of - presumably a Guards "specialist" will know for sure.
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Cheers, Alex |
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Andy
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Leave to carry on Sir please. |
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I would be of the opinion that they were not, Foot Guards did not get their uniform back immediately after the war, but, I suppose it would all come down to datable photographic evidence of Greatcoat Order actually being worn, I discussed this with a former Queens Company Grenadier, who served from 1947, he had never seen the valise badges in use.
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Very interesting and good to know Frank. Leigh, angle iron has a good pagri badge in one of his albums. Imho its a good one.
Andy
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It looks better in the hand, the appearance as per the matt gilt like finish of an unused, unpolished badge. |
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I am certainly in need of such a skilful craftsman, know you of any?
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I've thought of taking my bashed in one to my local garage to see if they'd sort it out for me but haven't bothered to get around to it. I considered having a go it it myself using a hammer, padded chisel or screw driver and a wooden block, but again - lack of motivation.
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I've just looked at the examples I have, all, sadly, have that same, awful dent.
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It seems unique to the Coldstream, whacking the things with a sledge and dolly or whatever. I understand slashing cast clothing and headgear so nobody can re-present it for exchange for new, but valise plates were presumably being discarded as a piece of kit so why mutilate them?
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Panel beaters
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