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As a 47 year old that blows my mind! I've got a few Canadian cap/collar badges, I think though only from 1900 on, I will dig out and maybe if of possible interest will post. thanks again tony

The lanyard is total length about 34 cm. it is made from one piece of cord. The centre braid is 15cm then one end is 10cm the other is 8.5/9.0 cm. it went from a main tunic button to the shoulder. picture 5 above shows the knotted end- a clever unstitched tuck knot. That end is unbroken just knotted then returns picture 6 above shows the only stitching required to complete to work. It is discreetly tucked in the end of the braid work. the balls are solid and bristly. Each end with puncture holes for the threading of the suspending cords/lanyard that allowed them to hang. the two larger are 4cm diameter the odd one is 3cm in width. i acquired these and the CDV together along with a number of Alpine related items -some military and some I suppose are not. tony

Thanks Mike, after quick read,even with my beer goggles on- that link is spot on. --- You mention the Boer war- is that specifically your interest? I love postcards/pics of all sorts. I know somewhere I've got cards of scenes/uniforms that predate Ww1. I think I've even got some postage stamps of the like. Certainly vintage British Napoleonic themed illustrations of uniforms and antique late 19c German cards of all sorts.... if I dig them out would you or others be interested? if so, I would enjoy sharing them and would like to give you notice when they are up? either way - I appreciate you replying to this. cheers tony....

Hi Mike, glad you like it and.... thanks for the heads up. (((Just between you and me....!... i got my nutsack burnt by asbestos in the mid 80's....))) So I will take care as of now...., ------- i don't suppose you could tell me the proper name for this ? there is another thread about a Canadian mark II helmet- would this be one also? i only know (think I know!) that Mark I is ww1 and mark 4 (Brit) was N. Ireland issue? Cheers tony

Hi Gents I seem to recall this 1941 helmet has a '39 liner. Helmet maker marked for 1941 but I can't see any markings on the liner - so perhaps to those who know there is a visual difference but I'm not one of them! There is also a peculiar clearly ink stamped, arrow marking stamped in the crown inside - its pointing to the crown liner bolthole.... I cant see it being required for the purpose of finding the hole - you can't miss it - but maybe they didn't take the chance! Can anyone know of a further purpose for it? It is in great nick with original paint and just a bit of wear. It's nothing Too special I suppose but I think it's worth sharing with you.,.. hope you like it tony

Hi. Gents cant be sure if it is the case but this CDV is apparently the above award on the recipient.... sadly I could not get a name to go with it. tony

Hi Gents Some additional pics.... tony

Hi Gents Mismatched pair....j Crowns differ so assume one old one new. ? Both very stiff metal. Backs different too... I think these are 'Army' collar insignia..... tony

Hi Gents some better photos... tony

Thanks Demir I do..... and will.... ! Tony

Hi Gents a talented man took time to make this - perhaps a Pow? hope you like it.... tony

Nice find Jock were there any clues as to his name? Do you know if he's amongst the graves? tony

Thanks as always Peter tony

hi Gents thanks for ongoing efforts.... i just found a picture on a Wikipedia page... Tony

GreyC Quality photo. May be why the photographer got so popular.... - lovely. tony tony

Mike! thank you ever so much. Really. need to take a proper look but did notice this...... "Index finger missing off right hand" thanks again tony

Hi GreyC That's a really cool picture... ! what size is the card itself please? tony

Hi Gents please feel free to add your own posts to this thread if you wish as this is the only Canadian awarded medal I have..... British War Medal awarded to : 602344 SJT. Thomas CMG Brigade.... (I believe he was a Brit btw...) Tony

Hi Gents, I'm keeping it now. Mine! Thank you all. Isn't it sad I only paid 30 quid for Bugler Jacobs' Busby. That seems wrong to me. Any personal thing like this should be respected... I thought it deserved better so I got it, but as I be sentimental I always was thinking it needed a home that appreciated it more than I would. But not any more... !!!! So Thankyou All ------------/-////// Jamie when you mentioned The Cameronians I remembered a badge I have, age unknown,that I read up on before... and there was so much about them - History I ! anyway- i didn't appreciate it before then But still do now... (anyone still awake?). so- below is a couple of pics, probably sideways, of said badge.... Shall I put these together....? thanks everyone..... tony

Hi Jamie First thanks for your info because it does support the case for a legit label - didn't know bout busby being less used. And also - it is battered but I wouldn't change a bit if it! I got it without knowledge of the labels. I loved the holes and tears and it was un loved so I grabbed it.... but Perhaps it needs a new home mate..? Do you happen to know if the Sco Rifles have a museum of their own? tony

Hi Gents A little while ago i was looking for a period map - and got 5 for the price of 1 instead! I say five - the book did originally contain six. the remaining maps are still in lovely condition. So I don't think this book saw much use in itself but I like to think the owner removed the map he actually needed to use. tony

Hi Gents thanks all for your thoughts, information and interest.... I'm humbled by what you Gents know. I never expected to be able to 'label' this one..... cheers all tony

Here goes... files are tiny. I hope they work! tony Sorry both not much better are they. i'll have a practice tonight and post some more tomorrow tony

Hi Chip i will dust off my scanner and post some better ones and close ups... in particular do you mean the one on the left or right of the guy in the civvies? tony

Another.... Don't know why sideways tony A young looking soul tony