Mervyn Mitton

Iver - would it be possible to see a picture of each side of the blade ? This is an interesting period of history.

Paul - we see quite a few tins - usually minus original contents. Most people kept their medals in them. Can you tell a difference in the tin itself ?

Gordon, please don' think I'm being 'cheeky' - but, this photo would be great ,also, on the world police sub-forum. Mervyn

Never ever , seen these covers before. I suppose they also kept the kilt clean - which I am told is a difficult item to wash.

An interesting item. The Queen's personal detective (usually a Commander, equiv. of a full colonel) wore this bullet proof vest in the 1970's. I presume Kevlar - what else would they use.

CLOSER VIEW OF HACKLE

RIGHT SIDE - HAS TWO EXTRA HANGING SECTIONS

REAR VIEW Not sure of the meaning for the swallow tailed black ribbon . Could it commemorate Queen Victoria's death ?

LEFT SIDE

I thought Chris might appreciate this one - since it is Sth. African. Capetown Highlanders - probably post 1960's. Worn only by the band. This is a famous unit, with a proud record of service. Headgear seems to be popular within the forum at the present and this is a good one. Known as a feather bonnet, because it's construction is from ostrich feathers.

When these come-up at auction, they always put NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION - I can see why now ! A tin , in good condition - with choc. can be worth ?100.

I have been told that this is a silver bomb aimer's badge for WW2. Appears to be genuine and has on the reverse - M&Co or, MSco? I would be very grateful for any info. members can provide. There are three pictures of this first badge and then two (front and back) of sets that I bought at an auction. These I am doubtful about - but, I am sure someone can tell me ? Thankyou.

Rick - I checked the latin motto book this morning to find the other ref. - there is no mention of this one, even under different combinations. I don't think that it is meant to rep. a 3rd son - they didn't think like this. Most probably the sword would be given as a gift when he was first commissioned - the two sets of arms , possibly, being from each side of the family. The centre part of a coat of arms are generally all that is used - they are known as Armorials and they sit on a cushion, called a chaplet. The shading represents the diff. colours that were in the silk. The chaplet used to be worn under a helmet to protect the head from metal rubbing. I appreciate that this doesn't give you a provenance - they will charge you , but maybe the Royal College of Arms in Lodon could help ?

The crown on top at the end of the aigulette almost makes it into a tipstaff - as were used in the UK. The rampant lion is also very similar to the Scottish type, with 'feathers' around the body. Please forgive my lack of knowledge on Bulgaria - but, whose Crown was this - in other words - what dynasty and how long did they have power. This new section is providing some excellent material - and ( see Korea post ) some better looking models !!

Whatever she does - she's a d....d sight better looking then the ones in London ! Anything else from Korea ?

You're right - the British Post Office did wear these at one time - probably 20'30's as well.

I wasn't planning another post - the 'gremlins got in' - however, I have a tin with original chocolate and will put it on tomorrow.

There was a posting under Boer War Helmets that mentioned a beret for the Lancashire Fusiliers - I thought I would show some pictures of a 1953 example.