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    Yorkstone

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    1. Brett,Nicolas,

      thank you for your nice comments Jack was ortiginaly a Londoner who worked on the Fish Markets.

      his father died during WW1 and Jack was a memorable man on many levels.

      he worked with my father and was  our next door neighbour until I joined up at 18.

      he was a great storyteller and good friend to our family.

      He saw me start collecting in my early days and was always interested in any new acquisitions I may have,often finding others who had badges to pass items on to me.

      From a long our street I was given German WW2 Army belt and buckle,a SS letter some RLB items and a nice K 98 Sawback bayonet Dynamo torch. All items with history I still have them plus many British items.

      Jack told me that although he brought these items back he dumped a Luger and numerous dress daggers over bord on his return to UK not trusting that his RMP uniform would get him through unchecked as it happend he was not checked and was frustrated in the loss of the daggers.

      sadly his loss gave me custody of the above and I do try and keep items together as brought back much to the frustration of some of my palls.

      I have now been collecting over 45 years.

      Many thanks

      Stephen

    2. Dear all

      Images of items brought back by my old neighbour Jack.

      As you can see a mixed bag he served with the Military Police he arrived in Normandy D-Day + 12 he was in Arnhem during the clearing up process and was involved taking the surrender and searching POW after the Rhine Crossing he returned  to my old Town of Stone Staffs during 1946.

      The Gorget is a particular favourite of mine, the plaques are interesting souvenirs obviously produced to take back post war and the Kuban Shield is in great condition.

      i have his Helmet given to me when I was about 5 years old well played with,along with the German  police cap badge and cockade they were originaly mint but have sufferd a young collectors hand (mine)

      i have his records cap and CMP shoulder titlts 30 corp flash and his Records.

      Plus many photos some showing him Searchng German Soldiers at Arnhem (dated) the ID card is to his Wife I have numerous other British items from same source WW 1 and WW2 The rest of the collection show hear were given to me by his Wife.

      hope you all enjoy the photographs

      regards

      Stephen 

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      Se link re Glider badge above then scroll upwards

      regards

      Stephen 

       

       

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    3. Hi JTW

      images of items brought back by Jack as you can see a mixed bag

      The Gorget is a particular favourite of mine, the plaques are interesting souvenirs obviously produced to take back Kuban  Shield is in great condition.

      i have his Helmet given to me when I was about 5 years old well played with,along with the German  police cap badge and cockade they were original mint but have sufferd a young collectors hand (mine)

      i have his records cap and CMP shoulder titlts 30 corp flash and his Records l

      plus many photos some showing him Searchng German Soldiers at Arnhem (dared) the ID card is to his Wife I have numerous other British items from same source WW 1 and WW2

      hope you all enjoy the photographs

      regards

      Stephen 

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    4. JTW

      do you have Any Other images of this older Patten, do you know the time period produced

      i have perused the forum Internet and my books heavily this week and not found any thing like this described as a known copy,

      I have found other CEJ pilot badges with clear casting marks and an inferior look to them in distinct maker marks.

      Is it the maker mark? it is clearly added afterwards not cast in to the eagle as I would expect on a cast copy.

      IMO the eagle is German silver note the colouring on the back of the badge typical of a private purchase badge not a issued Patten.

      The quality is very good overall on the feathering and fretting out of the wing tips the wreath IMO is also silver and has been finished off and polished as is the eagle.

      i am struggling to see this as a fake and this must have fooled many a collector if it is.

      thoughts appreciated does

      anyone else have this Patten of badge in their collection or had one?

      it feels so good in the hand also.

      sadly their is no history to this badge it came from a older collection about 15 years ago in a trade.

      regards

      Stephen

       

    5. JTW

      Now i had expected the thumbs up on this badge, it appears to be correct by the many book description's 

      I see no signs of it being cast what so ever.

      The silver wash also apears correct the repair to the hook appears contempery also.

      but admit I had my doubts on the pin being replaced not the hinge.

      This Glider badge came from a veterans bring back stash, and was given to me the vet came back from Germany 1946 and served with Military Police from D-day +12  took surrender of prisoners at Arnhem and Rhine crossing. I have numerous items from him mostly Army.

      regards

      Stephen

    6. My first posting on this area I have had this badge for some time but after reading on the topic hear I feel I need some advice whether J1 J2 or J3

      it appears to be nickel  Silver but other than CEJ no other markings .

      I would like to here your thoughts on this badge before posting other items of insignia and awards 

      sincerely

      Stephen

       

       

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    7. This can only be a HR mistake I have come across double medleing in my time due to this.

      Now then following the Armed forces example they are awarded theirs now at 15 years instead of 22 surely it is now right to change emergency Services Awards  to match.

      Police, HM Prisons,Fire Brigade. Ambulance 

      image.jpgit is also time to introduce Bars for extra Service I would suggest the same as the TA bars worn at present above. With Rosette on the Ribbon bar.

      This would show length of service much clearer staff could have 35-40 years service in, stood next to a colleague with just 20  this would be a popular move and give a moral boost to senior staff in service!

      Regards

      Stephen

       

       

       

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