WW1 Line Infantry: Complete!

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by KLR

It depends on what you mean by 'wrong' Dave. In the (very long) caption to my 1914 collection I specify exactly what dated Pattern each badge is. It does not cover what happened after the 1st WW (I only have this complete info for the KLR and for one or two other infantry units - such as the E Lancs which I looked up for Andy).
I reckon that manufacturers were given the official Pattern as a guideline but we all know that variants appeared - particularly perhaps, under the pressure of wartime. It is interesting to note though, that the 1905 Pattern of the E lancs badge was adhered to by the makers of the 1916 all GM version. Whether other manufacturers still made (BM) E Lancs badges between 1905 and 1931 with sliders still behind the crown is possible but it might be difficult to find the evidence.

Julian,
and some repositioned the slider before the 1931 "Instruction/Order" , Lambourne placed their sliders behind the crown during or around the WW1 period;

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=15575

Perhaps this was the reason for the request to reposition all sliders (E.Lancs badges)? Perhaps the Lambourne badges were less likely to breakage or did not require the sliders to be shortened for wear?

Who knows?

Andy

[davec2]

Originally Posted by oc14

Hate to be picky Dave but your Northumberland Fusiliers is the bimetal Royal Norhumberland Fusiliers adopted in the 1930s.

PL

Hello Paul,

It's not a question of being picky, I need to know if, where and when I have dropped a clanger !! now I have had a look, is it the size of the flame pattern ??

Dave.

[2747andy]

Dave,
you need an all Gm one and not the Bim version which is the later (post 1935) "Royal" version!

Andy

[davec2]

Cheer Andy,

Proof positive of what can happen when we stop doing the check ups before we dive in and get the badges ??

It looks like I have an E.Lancs and a R. Northumberland Fusiliers to sell ??

Dave.

[2747andy]

Dave, get them on SMM, lol!

Andy

[dutch701]

Nice collection Colin,

As a novice in this field it gives me something to look forward to achieve and learn about as i go along, but could you tell me how long did it take you achieve and have you cleaned your badges your self as they are all in tip top condition. If so what have you used to restore them.

Best regards Shane.

[ubervamp]

Originally Posted by dutch701

Nice collection Colin,

As a novice in this field it gives me something to look forward to achieve and learn about as i go along, but could you tell me how long did it take you achieve and have you cleaned your badges your self as they are all in tip top condition. If so what have you used to restore them.

Best regards Shane.

Hi Shane

With regards to cleaning, I've give them all a preliminary soak in warm water w/a drop of washing up liquid to remove grease, light dirt. For some that's enough, depending on condition when i get them. If there is polish residue, or stubborn dirt, I use a very soft toothbrush, and wooden toothpick to get into the crevices. Then, soak again and importantly: rinse well! A light wipe off with dry microfiber cloth, and you're good to go!
For very stubborn polish, dirt, they might have to soak for a few hours.
Sometimes, all it needs is a dry brushing, if it's just a tad of residue. Then soak/dry.
For verdigris, I've used undiluted lemonjuice and brush. Vinegar should work too, though haven't tried that myself. Again - rinse well!!

I jumped headfirst into the collecting, and it took me about 6 months to complete my Line Infantry

Cheers,

Colin

[KLR]

Crikey that's good. It took me about 5 years, but then I was an impoverished schoolboy at the time.

[dutch701]

Originally Posted by ubervamp

Hi Shane

With regards to cleaning, I've give them all a preliminary soak in warm water w/a drop of washing up liquid to remove grease, light dirt. For some that's enough, depending on condition when i get them. If there is polish residue, or stubborn dirt, I use a very soft toothbrush, and wooden toothpick to get into the crevices. Then, soak again and importantly: rinse well! A light wipe off with dry microfiber cloth, and you're good to go!
For very stubborn polish, dirt, they might have to soak for a few hours.
Sometimes, all it needs is a dry brushing, if it's just a tad of residue. Then soak/dry.
For verdigris, I've used undiluted lemonjuice and brush. Vinegar should work too, though haven't tried that myself. Again - rinse well!!

I jumped headfirst into the collecting, and it took me about 6 months to complete my Line Infantry

Cheers,

Colin

Well you've certainly done a great job.

Shane