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    coldstream

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    1. From what I've experienced on other Forums the issue with highlighting what makes a certain item a reproduction or fake is the fact that the makers of these items have access to this same information and could then take steps to improve their practices and so make identification of original versus reproductions almost impossible. A photographic database of known fakes and reproductions as on certain threads within The British Badge Forum may be the way to go to enable Collectors to compare their items to but once again it really comes down to Collectors acquiring knowledge via books, online resources and Forums and fellow collectors. All part of the fun of collecting I suppose.

       

      Simon.

    2. Found this crudely cast metal badge or plaque and having shown it on another Forum, it was suggested that it may be related to Turkish Military Forces during World War One.

      Obviously there are no fittings to the reverse so could be unfinished or not Military at all.

      Any suggestions welcome.

      Best regards Simon.

       

       

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    3. Came across this interesting article and thought I would share it, as I have to say, I wasn't aware of any World War One era Anti Invasion pillboxes being built let alone still in existence. Plenty of World War Two examples still about but worth checking to see if they are indeed Great War era.

       

      https://stevesmith1944.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/norfolk-roundhouses-of-the-great-war/?fbclid=IwAR3QjBhx6EYpzLbYeVg0mbJEovNM7mwT0UIFuHq8thGCRz7omY2jGSpvl6w

      Regards Simon.

    4. This is what is known as a Company Bunting which, certainly in the Coldstream Guards would be posted outside the Company Office and would be the responsibility of the Company Clerk. As this example has the 'II' in the centre it would, I believe refer to Number 2 Company of a particular Foot Guards Battalion.

      The plume of feathers is an ancient symbol and is used by many Units, not only those with a Welsh connection.

      These small flags are seen on occasion and are carried by the Colour Markers on Parades such as Trooping the Colour.

      They are also frequently seen on Company Photographs of the various Foot Guard Regiments. They were often given to Company Commanders as a farewell gift on promotion, retirement etc.

      Regards Simon.

       

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