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Puggaree flash ?
Hugh replied to j-sk's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Looks entirely probable that it is a puggaree flash or similar unit distinction. The orangish color could well have been red originally. Now all you need to do is find a chart showing different unit emblems. I've seen them in the past, but unfortunately can't give you a reference. -
Many years ago in Inverness, I acquired this officer's levee dress sporran for the Seaforth Highlanders. I was told that the sporran dated "from the 1880's". The latest battle honor listed in the trophy on the cantle is "Kandahar 1880" The next battle honor would be "Afghanistan 1878-1880". My question is whether it dates before or after amalgamation of the two battalions (72 and 78th Highlanders) into the Seaforth Highlanders in 1881. My family's history is with the 78th. If it's from before, can you tell which battalion it is from? I've always thought that the six gold bulli
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The first item is similar to both the 103rd Aero Squadron and the 94 Pursuit squadron insignia (Lafayette Escadrille}, however, doesn't look like official US Army issue. More like a sweetheart pin. Don't recognize # 2 or 3, but # 3 is more like official issue US Army WW I insignia. Blackened, fastener on reverse.
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Hugh started following Civil Group Of 13 -Trying To Identify Recipient, Potential US WWI Aviation Insignias, USN Cap Badge "LHS" and 2 others
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For Freg og Friget-Identification
Hugh replied to nickstrenk's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Not a Norwegian speaker, but the legend looks like "For Peace and Freedom". -
Francis Maxwell VC
Hugh replied to Alex K's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
And just a final note on the aiguillette - Since he was ADC to the Viceroy, wearing it on the right side, as noted in the extract below, is completely correct, since the Viceroy is the Vice King, equivalent to a sovereign for India. Hugh -
Francis Maxwell VC
Hugh replied to Alex K's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
A lack of specific knowledge has never prevented me from diving in, so here goes. I question whether this is a regimental uniform. Reasons: 1. The shoulder cords don't appear to have any rank insignia. Perhaps he's wearing rank on his sleeves as during the early part of WW I? 2. The collar and breast embroidery don't appear to be regimental. If it were a regimental uniform, I'd expect an identifiable regimental emblem on the collar. I'd also expect the collar edge to have a wider gold lace, sometimes with identifiable regimental motif. 3. Maxwell initially served in t -
Linas, I know nothing about Prussian shakos, but if it's a fake, it seems to have been professionally aged. On the other hand, I was once in a market in Taiwan looking at antiques, and my Chinese friend observed, "Be careful, Hugh. When I was young, I made a lot of money making "antiques." Not much help, I know. H
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Have just downloaded your magnificent article on the Second Republic. While I haven't had a chance to study it yet, it looks like the definitive source for these awards. Many thanks for making it available.
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Relying on 60 year old memories, but I seem to remember that this is the Viet Cong flag. Quyet Thang means "Determined to Win". I'm guessing the 1968 might commemorate the Tet offensive. Best, Hugh
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The greatest award collector of The Netherlands
Hugh replied to OvBacon's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
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The greatest award collector of The Netherlands
Hugh replied to OvBacon's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
"Baroness Lia van Heemstra" Is this the same family as the actress Audrey Hepburn? -
Perhaps I'm missing something, but I don't see Kaffrarian Rifles listed under this bar in either the 4th or 6th edition of British Battles and Medals. Aside from British units, I see 1st NSW Mounted Rifles, Imperial Bushmen, 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th W. Australian Mounted Infantry, 3rd Tasmanian Contingent and 1st New Zealand Contingent. There's an interesting article on the unit at: https://www.angloboerwar.com/unit-information/south-african-units/348-kaffrarian-rifles H
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Request help to identify medal ribbons
Hugh replied to NormanW's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Wow! That's an impressive call from a very fuzzy photo. H