Garth Thompson

I recently aquired a South Africa Medal to 3283 Pte. L. Hutchinson 74th (Highland) Regiment. It is all properly named and the man is on the rolls. My question concerns the brooch on which DUNO STATION is engraved. The question being what and where is Duno Station and how might it relate to the 74ths service in Africa?

Thank you for any replies,

Garth

This badge was found in an old tin box at a local estate sale. There was no other military or Chinese items. Obviously Nationalist Chinese but other than that I don't have a clue. Any help appreciated,

Garth

Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my post.

Garth

Middle row farthest to the right; 5^e Régiment de Hussards, see link.

/Jonas

Thanks mate,

Garth

While I'm certainly not an "expert" on TR head gear I did collect for quite awhile. I'm put off by this cap for three observations:

1) The sweatband is that grey material generally associated with post WW2 West German caps

2) There is no shield in the crown of the cap, nor any trace of one except for the stitching marks which may mean the whole shield was removed to conceal an incorrect manufacturing mark or wrong materials for the TR period.

3) The white piping appears "fuzzy" in the picture. This would be incorrect for a period cap.

Hope this helps a bit,

Garth

I would appreciate any help the members can give me in ID'ing these badges,

TIA,

Garth

Nobody has any comment??

Reverse

Close up obverse

I recently aquired this RAOB cased medal. I wouldn't normally pick up Masonic items but the IRAQ banner intrigued me. Can any member give me any information on this piece; time frame, etc or the individual H.H.SALES whose name is on the reverse. The case lid has the name of CASMORE & CO. Birmingham.

Thanks,

Garth

Hello Garth,

I think it is a french production of an african insignia's beret. Lyon is a french city but I have never see this kind of insignia on the beret of our (I am French) soldiers.

Also, the disc's edges on the french insgnia's beret are more wide.

French companies make commonly insignias, uniforms ... etc. for the former french african colonies.

Andre,

Thank you for the message. Another ID I got from a different forum tentatively ID'd the badge as French Air Force Escadrille F554.

Garth

Back view

Does anyone recognize this badge as a French unit insignia? It is roughly the size of a US DI about 1 1/4" in diameter smaller than a beret badge.

Thanks for any help.

Garth

Paul,

Thanks for your reply but I don't have the piece in hand or available at this time. Could you give me a rough estimate or range.

Thanks again,

Garth

Carl,

While wood was used in several WW2 aircraft I would think not in a jet due to the stresses, tempratures and operating altitudes. However I'm pretty sure the factory would have used a carpenter to make assembly jigs and the like since both the aircraft were prototypes and most likely hand built.

Garth

I have the opportunity to pick up a 2nd Empire LoH breast star. It appears to be an original period piece made by a French medallist and in VG condition. I'm wondering what would be a fair price to pay?

Thanks,

Garth

Hello,

The photograph below shows my wife's grandfather (in the centre) who was employed as a carpenter at Farnborough during the war. Can anyone identify the aircraft in the picture? The family story has it that it was in development and it was strictly against orders for them to take any photos of the aircraft. They don't seem too worried though do they!

Many thanks for your help.

Carl

This is a Gloster E.28/39 also known as the Gloster Whittle, Pioneer or G.40.

Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloster_E.28/39

Garth

Anyone know exactly what the this Royal Armoured Corps Centre 1948 sign is for?

Thanks in advance,

Garth

Back view

Do any of the members know what this bullion victorian badge is. It is the right size for an arm rank badge, roughly 3" x 3 1/2" with high quality embroidery on a dark green wool backing. Any thoughts welcome.

Garth

Kostas ....

TR = Third Reich

RK = Ritterkreuz (Knights Cross)

WAF = Wehrmacht Awards Forum

I've bought a lot of items off Barry over the years. However, in the last year or so I see more and more "questionable" pieces. Either poorly photoed with poorly worded Sales Paragraphs.

I always get additional pictures from any dealer. More so with e-medals. I must say, Jenn has always answered the call very promptly, however, there always seems to be something that puts me off. Either unadvertised marks, naming, flaws etc. Much more so recently than in years past.

Each time this happens, it leaves you with a suspicious feeling regarding any items they sell on that site.

Darrell,

Interesting you should comment on e-medals recent listings. I had always thought even though they were expensive the medals were very nice examples. I thought it was just my imagination the quality had gone down hill recently.

Garth

Thank you all for your help .

Sorry Garth but what does TR , RKs and WAF stands for? Something else, have you ever bought any medals from this site? I totally agree about the prices-they are way high . However, occusionally it has some very good and rare items. I don't know......you can never be certain!!!!!!!!!!

Kostas

Kostas,

Sorry for the abbreviations TR = Third Reich, RK = Ritter Kreuz or Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, WAF = Wehrmacht Awards Forum. The emedals site does have some rare pieces but I personally think the prices are way out of line. I do check from time to time.

Garth

I am no expert on MOHs but i am very suspect of any thing from EMedals!! US ,imperial german TR seen some bogus stuff in his site mixed up with original overpriced stuff! IMO

None of his MoHs were original and most of his other US medals were at least reribboned poorly if not copies or current strikes. Everything I've ever lookied at on the site are grossly overpriced. He does have a couple of TR RKs that have recieved a positive blessing from the WAF experts.

Garth

Is that your Garth?

Yes sir it is. I traded into it for a TR helmet.

Garth

Here is the reverse with the single bar suspension. Sorry about the poor scans. I was in a hurry.

Garth