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Its an awesome bit of kit Kev - very jealous! Welcome to GMIC Dan

Hi great items! Are they still full? D

Many thanks Lorenzo!

Does any one know anything about thses? I bought them as Iraqi, but I arent sure Thanks Dan

Hi Chaps I picked up these little beauties on an old range near my home in Yorkshire along with several Snyder-Enfield and Martini Henry rounds. Any ideas what they are exactly. They are slightly larger than .22, but not quite .25. Lead with a copper jacket (degraded away). Thanks Dan

Gordon - It looks fantastic and is just the sort of text book I am looking for. Hmmm, i think this is definately going onto my Christmas list for Santa! :whistle:

Hi Mervyn Thanks for the congrats! The badge is a funny one. A "Sweetheart" brooch is a momento given to a loved one to keep you in their mind when you are off to the fray. And yes, this would usually be a regimental token. However, a badge such as this, sent back from the front line for a wife or girlfriend would certainly qualify. Wouldnt you say? I suppose it depend on the badges provenance. 2 identical badges bought from the same shop, in the same town. 1 worn as a tourist piece by the chap that purchased it - not a Sweetheart badge. One sent home and worn by a loved one.... When i bought this the lady at the carboot had said her Uncle/Great Uncle brought it back from Belgium for her aunt. This would make it a Sweethear brooch to my mind. Definately one for further thought!

I will have another go with photos tomorrow. My zoom lens isnt too great on the macro setting. Thanks for your interest Dan

Thanks Taz! Just on the look out for a czech pilots badge now.... :whistle:

Here is the first Picked up 2 years ago at a carboot sale in Yorkshire for 20p In Silver and 9ct Gold More to follow

Wonderful group Mervyn! Thanks for showing us I cant quite make out all of the 6 bars. What are they? Dan

The bronze one looks ok to me (but obviously has the suspension ring missing) The other i aren't too sure about....

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Hi Gordon Thanks for that Photos below Dan

Refresh :speechless:

Hi Alex I have just taken a look at your collection online It is amazing! I had never seen mongolian awards before but they are very beautiful How long have you been collecting? Many thanks for sharing Dan

Monstr, I hove no idea what this medal is, but it is absolutely fantastic! What is the story behind it?

Any ideas anyone?

So Gents - what are your thoughts?

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the badges....

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