John

Rick,

I have a few ideas, but I will see if I can firm them up before I respond.

John

It does make me wonder if although the military phase of the Republican campaign is nearly over, will they ever hand over their weapons. I do not believe for one minute that they will be 'put beyond use'. It will also be interesting to see where this will leave the 'Real IRA' , with Republican Politicians in office. What will they do?

John

Now that you mention it, it is an acorn. The Acorn is on its side, with the stalk facing forward, and the 'cap' to the rear of the Cross. I'm afraid my camera isn't good enough for the job.

What is the significance of the Acorn? And I take it the 24 means the model of Iron Cross?

John

Still, I wonder what this chaps role was?

And Robin, I'm stunned at your dislike of the 'buzz word', Community..... My absolute favourite word is 'DIVERSITY' ! Hmmmm ....

What a fantastic piece. What a find! I agree, there is nothing better than finding something you weren't expecting.

John

Hi Chaps, and thank you for your advice. Dave B. , I had a look at the 'eye' , and it appers to have a small rectangle stamped on it. It would be on the Left side of the eye, as you look at the Cross, face on. It very hard to make out what's in the middle of the rectangle. It looks like a J or an I, but don't quote me on that!

John

Thanks , Stogieman. They're really nice badges. I see the Germans still went for good design and quality even then.

I must admit, apart from the htree wound badges, I've never collected anything to Imperial Germany..... might start now, though!

Cripes ! Sounds like a Malayan P.C.S.O. !

Is this a 'Homebeat' office or a Internal Investigations thing?

John

It s a terrible shame that so many items are faked these days. I always thought that it was mainly Third Reich stuff that was faked.

Incidently, how much do these badges go for ?

John

Nice update folks.

Scott, what unit was your Grandfather in? It would be nice to know his history. It does annoy me in UK that not enough is done to remember the sacrefices made for the freedom that we live in today. I'm glad that your Vets are generally looked after across the water. :food-smiley-004:

I've never seen that before. Could it be Detective Police Constable Reservist? Mr Chairman may know....

John

Interesting. I wonder which part of the split thinks it achieved its goal in the end.

How 's Newtonards by the way?

Really nice post Rick. Not much modern interest in this field, which is a shame. Nice pictures too. Its a shame they didn't fare so well in WWII....

I went to the National Police Memorial on the day it opened , after the Ceremony had finished. They've done a really good job, but I wish it was a bit lifgter at night. A blue light on the glass tower would have been nice.

It is also to be guarded 24 hours a day by the job. At the mo , this is PCSOs.

Regards

John

I'm envious. was the 'bog off' by chance given by a certain northern moody redhead?

Cheers. Whats their current value?

Nice . What unit did he serve in?

John

The photos are too blurred to put on the Forum. I've looked at it through a glass and it is 'Z4' It cost me ?26. Can you tell me anything about it? I no nothing about these!

John

Hi Dave.

Thanks for responding. It seems to have a "Z4" or "L4" on the ring. I 'll see if will come up on a photo. Standby.

John

Her's another one I found.

I recently got this , and the reverse is in very nice condition, but the obverse is quite scratched. I am loath to paint it, or 'restore' it, but would like to clean it up a bit, without ruining it. Any ideas?

And the inside...

I now have this nice Italian Helmet. These seem to be cheap, but I imagine that will change when Italy comes to terms with the war.

Laurence,

Ref you 're drilling rig....

Are you sure that contraption isn't a modern U-boat? Two weeks on, one off... up periscope!

John

Hmmm,

I fancy a trip to the continent....