London Cyclists.

Originally Posted by LONGSHANKS

Nah, this one wasn't it was a really nice one. here it is, or was as it were.

Simon.

I think you've posted the wrong photo, Si... this is the third pattern, mate.

[LONGSHANKS]

Ah well, all I knew was the battle honor diff to my WW1 version. Sorry, beyond what I concentrate on.

simon.

[Keith Blakeman]

Originally Posted by LONGSHANKS

Nah, this one wasn't it was a really nice one. here it is, or was as it were.

Simon.

That's the third pattern one Simon. Whoops, repeated post sorry.

[LONGSHANKS]

What does the second pattern look like as you'd be supprised what pop's up over here with no shipping to the UK American seller........

[Keith Blakeman]

We're digressing here and I apologise for being behind it but what got to me was the comment along the lines of completing a collection which makes it appear like badges were knocked out by the likes of Topps or Panini all to be neatly stuck in and put away for keeps. Complete a collection of what, even something like WW1 London? Bearing in mind the London Regiment is territorial, there are also TA Artillery, London RFA, City of London Engineers, TA Royal Engineers, RASC, RAMC all connected to London and I don't think any serious collector can ever say they have a collection of everything of even a theme, I certainly wouldn't.

[LONGSHANKS]

I just want the London Regiment of Infantry c14-18

Originally Posted by LONGSHANKS

What does the second pattern look like as you'd be supprised what pop's up over here with no shipping to the UK American seller........

The second pattern has the 'EXCEL' tablet below the crown; the scroll extends outward beyond the lower arm of the cross and says 'RANGERS' as opposed to 'THE RANGERS' (as seen on the third pattern). Also, the inner circlet has the words '12th London Regiment' rather than 'The King's Royal Rifle Corps'.

There is the matter of size difference too, but you have to be initiated into the Secret Society of Badgicians before that closely guarded piece of info can be divulged .

[Edit - whoops! Quite right Keith, apologies for the digression].

[LONGSHANKS]

Well, I know who to run one by Peter if I ever get one......... with first refusal of course......

[wardog]

Thanks again to those who have made comment. Keith, my PC crashed with about 5 minutes to go but I managed to get back on to bid. You would have won it if you had been able to bid.
OK, couple of scans of my other badge- i'll try and post photos over the weekend.
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[Keith Blakeman]

I'll put my neck on the block and say at a glance that one's fine too. I'd like to see them side by side on a white background to be 100% sure though.

[wardog]

Bosley badge bought about 1994 is the lighter one-slight damage middle of London.
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[Alan O]

Any hope for this one?

[LONGSHANKS]

I saw, as I imagine others did; this one on ebay.....400455155686

Sorry I can't paste the link as I'm on a PC now with this dam Windows 8.......come back mac all is forgiven....

I passes based on the lack of detail to the back, was I right in doing so?

Regards
Simon.

[wardog]

This badge does not look bad to me. Anything I am missing or is it getting passed by for other reasons? Regards, Paul. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...rdt=true&rt=nc

[Luke H]

Originally Posted by wardog

This badge does not look bad to me. Anything I am missing or is it getting passed by for other reasons? Regards, Paul. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...rdt=true&rt=nc

You unearthed a sleeper. Someone got one hell of a bargain.