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Title: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 20, 2012, 04:03:41 PM As mnay of you know, i do a lot of public speaking and at an event last night the invited audience were asked to bring along artefacts found in their gardens. apart from a
george 3 1818 crown a george 4th 6d, 2 viccy silver threepences, and a tin cup celebrating a national event in 1837 [look it up!!! ;D] this military badge turned up. The owner is a lovely old lady in her 80's and would love to know a bit more about it. can anyone help, re date etc cheers Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Kev on January 20, 2012, 04:13:10 PM nice badge Alan ,i will put photo on Facebook if that's ok and show my work mate Jonola dw member he's tops on military stuff. ;)
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 20, 2012, 04:15:11 PM fine with me Kev. i know jonola's good with such items, send him my best wishes pls
cheers Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Kev on January 20, 2012, 04:18:39 PM just put it on his Facebook page Alan, will let you know anything when he get back to me . ;)
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Chef Geoff on January 20, 2012, 04:20:08 PM It's the Lancashire Fusiliers badge ::)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancashire_Fusiliers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancashire_Fusiliers) Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Kev on January 20, 2012, 04:21:41 PM ;D ;D ;D Chef to the rescue. ;) :D
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 20, 2012, 04:24:33 PM lol -- now try for the date and is there any particular reference we can use in the 'egypt' tag to help ID it further ;D ;D
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Chef Geoff on January 20, 2012, 04:59:57 PM What size is it Alan, I'm presuming small as it's missing the name that is usually on the cap and looks to be a collar badge and I would hazard a guess at WW 1.
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 20, 2012, 05:04:01 PM hi Geoff, its about 3 inches from top to bottom.
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Chef Geoff on January 20, 2012, 05:06:32 PM hi Geoff, its about 3 inches from top to bottom. :o Ok I take it back then lol Have you got a pick of the back?Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 20, 2012, 05:11:01 PM no -- but i'll try and get one posted by tomorrow - this pic was posted over to me a few hrs ago
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Kev on January 20, 2012, 07:16:48 PM Jonola will send me more info on the badge tomorrow Alan. ;)
Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Kev on January 23, 2012, 04:53:36 PM update for Alan off Jonola ................................................".Well it is Lancashire Fusiliers as I said. But as I also said it is missing its scroll....OR....It is the Glengarry pattern 1881 badge. But I need dimensions please. Plus a photo of the back! I think it may be early but I need to know the size please."
"Where did it come from roughly? South Wales? If you can let me know I'll check my records and see when this fusilier regiment was in the area. Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 26, 2012, 11:28:36 AM update on the badge, from my colleague. photo reverse attached
3 inches tall and is 1 5/8th inches wide. Someone has had a scratch at the metal on the back it does look very faintly like brass although the surface is more bronze like. Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: Kev on January 27, 2012, 03:02:52 PM update off Jonola ....................
" Definitely the post 1881 Glengarry cap badge. White vineger for two hours and then clean with toothbrush and washing up liquid. It will show the original brass and come up well." Title: Re: One for the military buffs Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 27, 2012, 04:43:14 PM wow - thanks kev, and jonola, i'll pass the information onto the finder. very much appreciated indeed.
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