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Why I write in prose,
Nobody knows, But after some vino. That's how it goes. David you're right. No not, Dave Wright I should have gone to Specsavers And checked on my sight. But now you've shown me it's eight, By your numbers in red. I've embarassed myself. So I'm going to bed. (Not really, I haven't had enough yet.) Regards Brian. |
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How's things with you, I found myself With nothing to do. So I searched for the book, I found six for sale. Check on Amazon. I'm sure you won't fail. Regards Brian |
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Saidly I think its a duffer as the rose loks like a post WWII medal rose which has a blade to the rear for attaching to ribbon bars if you look at teh WWII rose pic you will see they are the same except for the 2 holes which the post war examples dont have ie falklands war , gulf war etc very sorry to see it happerning steve |
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You are without a doubt, a star ! I decided this afternoon to look at both Abe books ( suggested ages ago by Wilf ) and of course Amazon, I eventually chose one that was described as v.good etc, etc at £9.50p plus postage on Amazon and then saw quite a few on Abe books, some cheaper but not described as so good ?? it's on it's way. I know what you mean about the vino, after a few glasses I can no more write prose than I can write However, without a glass or two I tried this :- Roses are red, Violets are blue, We've established the number but we don't know to who ( whom doesn't cut it ) OMG, sorry folks, I give up, I'll leave the poetry and the making of walking sticks to the master. Dave. Last edited by davec2; 22-10-12 at 07:31 PM. |
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Could it be that the elusive ninth flame is a little obscured in the example used for the illustration in Churchill's book? It's a terrible photo, for sure, but I think it there may well be nine:
RF Flames.jpg I'm not saying it's a 'definite', but certainly a 'possible'. Peter |
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I think I mentioned in post #9 the possibility of it being made up to look like a Royal Fusiliers, if it has, it's fooled quite a few ' experts ' and I will be a teeny bit narked to say the least. It proves that after all this time and advice, I have learned nowt and I can still be so easily swayed, I think I may be on the vino a little early tonight, it certainly can take the edge off a great day out ???? Dave. PS, I forgot to load photo ??? Last edited by davec2; 22-10-12 at 07:52 PM. Reason: forgot photo |
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It's a pity you couldn't make it mate, I certainly missed having a little chat with you ! I think it might be a possibility at a stretch but I think not and we have to remember that version in Churchill is a metal badge imitating a bullion badge where as mine is definitely bullion ?? I think Steve is nearer the mark, someone has used the rose, albeit a smaller one than it should be and the finished result has fooled one of the more eminent dealers around and of course me also. I'm saddened but I do appreciate that it can happen Dave. |
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I won't deny I was extremely sorry not to be able to make it last Sunday . Phil had volunteered me for it quite some time ago, and the Herts Pals had a bit of a jolly-up planned for the night before too... gutted! Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way, sometimes. I look forward to that chat next time, mate . |
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Dave,
It’s bad that you have ended up with something that is not what you expected but surely if the 'eminent dealer' is reputable, he will give you a full refund? Hope it works out for you, Ivan |
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Hi Ivan,
I'm sure he will but I have to prove beyond doubt that it is a made up badge, I have to remember that he only said that he thought it was a R.Fus.' side cap badge, if it isn't but is still a ' kosher ' badge, he hasn't done anything wrong, not in my eyes anyway ?? I think that's the route I have to take for now ??? Dave. |
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I'm sure there's no implication that its been sold by the dealer as a fake or that there was any intention to deceive.
But any reputable dealer will have a no quibble return policy if the buyer is not satisfied and it does seem that you are not satisfied. Im sure you will be OK for a refund Dave. Ivan |
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Thank you. I should perhaps also have mentioned in the previous post that it is somewhat obscure.........so perhaps 9? Regards Btian Last edited by Fatherofthree; 22-10-12 at 10:11 PM. Reason: Syntax |
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Just a pity that Churchill's photo is not clearer. |
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Dave
I kind of liked it to start with but then I was thinking the same as Steve in that it was something else with a medal rosette added. However, now I see your back pic I'm not so sure, the wires seem too long for this. I will look through some of my books again. Sorry if this just confuses it more. If it helps chear you up a little, I have a few spare parts and donor bits for you Lee |
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violets are blue, you'm clutching at straws, the two of you ?? |
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