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Old 11-03-17, 05:11 PM
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Crikey ! Where do I start?
Here's a simple wish
Is that simply the one-piece blackened brass with slider?
I didn't realise it was an uncommon badge, or is it the fact that it appears to be in mint condition that makes you desire it so?
Or is blackened silver?
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Old 11-03-17, 05:17 PM
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Yes, a one-piece blackened brass with slider - one of two variations (I have two examples of the other variation) worn in the 1920s-30s
I don't know if it is in mint condition, I'm not fussed if it isn't.
It's not that rare, I've missed a couple !
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Old 11-03-17, 06:29 PM
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My holly grail is a Devonshire Regiment steel helmet transfer.

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Old 23-07-19, 11:33 AM
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Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen......

I have just posted a thread about my Holy Grail and in it I mentiond that I would start a thread to ask you.....

"WHAT IS YOUR HOLY GRAIL"

What badge have you been looking for and have just about given up finding....

Mine: http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=12775

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Glengarry badge for the 49th Regiment with the number in Roman numerals
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Old 23-07-19, 08:08 PM
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Genuine VB cap Badges to the North Staffords and South Staffs. But the report merchants have already severely limited my chances.
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Old 23-07-19, 08:10 PM
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Damn my eyes again. I meant reproduction merchants.
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Old 23-07-19, 10:54 PM
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The two colour patches for the 39th Infantry Battalion 1941-43. These soldiers 'chocos' were the first to defeat Japanese troops on land in WW2. The battalion was made up primarily of vets from WW1 and young men 18-19yo. There was at least one 16yo and some 17yo's that lied about their age. They had two months of training, were primarily given arms that were used in WW1 and sent to New Guinea as a garrison force. They were, however, the first Australian troops to fight the Japanese on Kokoda.
Choco's was a term used by regulars in reference to the militia (reserves) because like chocolate they would melt away at the first sight of the enemy.
Kokoda smashed this myth.
The colours were known as 'Mud over Blood' because of the Kokoda campaign.
Two types were worn, square and oval. Both were cut to where there was a thin area of cream white around the edge.
This one is taken from the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The oval patches are faked a lot.
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Possibly the most famous photo ever taken of the 39th Infantry Battalion.
This was taken by Australia war correspondent Damien Parer of the remnants of the 39th after weeks of fighting the Japanese on the Kokoda Track in 1942. The officer is Lieutenant Johnson. 138 lost their lives.
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Old 23-07-19, 10:58 PM
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The two colour patches for the 39th Infantry Battalion 1941-43. These soldiers 'chocos' were the first to defeat Japanese troops on land in WW2. The battalion was made up primarily of vets from WW1 and young men 18-19yo. There was at least one 16yo and some 17yo's that lied about their age. They had two months of training, were primarily given arms that were used in WW1 and sent to New Guinea as a garrison force. They were, however, the first Australian troops to fight the Japanese on Kokoda.
Choco's was a term used by regulars in reference to the militia (reserves) because like chocolate they would melt away at the first sight of the enemy.
Kokoda smashed this myth.
The colours were known as 'Mud over Blood' because of the Kokoda campaign.
Two types were worn, square and oval. Both were cut to where there was a thin area of cream white around the edge.
This one is taken from the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The oval patches are faked a lot.
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Possibly the most famous photo ever taken of the 39th Infantry Battalion.
This was taken by Australia war correspondent Damien Parer of the remnants of the 39th after weeks of fighting the Japanese on the Kokoda Track in 1942. The officer is Lieutenant Johnson. 138 lost their lives.
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Like this one?

https://militaria-sales.com.au/colou...nt-p-5177.html

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Old 23-07-19, 10:59 PM
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This is my current 'holy grail' item.

A Royal Tank Regiment Sergeant Piper's plaid brooch.

Mick
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I'd have to be convinced of the provenance.
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Old 24-07-19, 07:12 AM
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Royal Tank Regiment?
Did they wear MGC brooches?


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This is my current 'holy grail' item.

A Royal Tank Regiment Sergeant Piper's plaid brooch.

Mick

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My current most desired items are tropical slip-on shoulder titles for the Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Royal Sussex Regiment, neither of which have I ever seen offered for sale. I would also quite like an Air Supply shoulder title as used in Burma. I know that they exist but again, I have never seen one offered for sale either.

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Old 24-07-19, 04:05 PM
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For me, Connaught Rangers Cloth badges worn on Foreign Service, only seen them in photographs! Regards Mark
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I just got two of my holy grail cap badges

One that I genuinely believed was impossible to get. I know that forum member Altcar has one direct from a MOD source. I suspect they may be the only two in existence.

The second one, I have seen a few online but never had the chance to buy one. I don't think I have ever seen one on the streets of London.

OH, and an Aberdeen Division Corps of Commissionaires jacket. I didn't know they existed!!

One happy Christmas for me!
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My Holy Grail is still an officers' 14th Canadian Light Horse. I've been looking for years, always outbid by the rich collectors even though I've really pushed my comfort level. I'm almost resigned to it just not being something I will ever be the custodian of in my lifetime. I've attached a photo of the post-war version as a reference. The badge I need is bi-metal and has a bottom banner saying "14th Canadian Light Horse". https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=183091

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