Garth Thompson

Emerson's book is expensive but if you want one book on US Army insignia and uniforms this is the one to have.

I believe you are correct. This DSM looks to be a 1950s vintage. Is there any hallmark on the brooch.

An older collector has asked me to help him dispose of his collection. He had very eclectic tastes and tried to acquire everything. This is his FFL insignia collection. I have a very limited knowledge of these badges. Do any of you see anything of value or rarity above the common? There isn't any of the R code reproductions in the group.
TIA,
Garth

I have been looking for a nice horizon blue French officer tunic at a decent price for some. I had some luck recently at a local militaria show. I believe this is a Captain of Engineers with overseas and wound chevron. I would like to know what the pair of vertical loops are for, possibly a War Academy badge. All comments welcome.
Garth

Francois,

Thank you very kindly for this information. It is very interesting this officer was an American.

Garth

Bison,

Thank you for taking the time to answer. It clears things up.

Garth

I recently acquired these to Legions of Honor which appear to be variations of the Monarchy of July version. Any comments much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Garth

ROTC disk for Shattuck School ref. The Collar Disk Story L. Albert SCIPIO II PG 209

Garth - you don't say which hallmark goes with which pouch.

The one on the left is for London 1874

The one on the right for Birmingham 1886.

Both have the Queen Victoria head for Duty paid marks.

They are both nice examples and in good condition. Their value will increase because of the Regts.. Have you bought these for your

collection ? I have a lovely pair of silver epaulettes to the 12th. Mervyn

Thank you for the information. The hallmarks on the left are from the Rifle Regiment and the one on the right for the 12th.

Mervyn I traded into these and probably will not keep them.

Garth

What do the hallmarks reveeal about dates and makers?

And how much do those things weigh!? They look like about 5 old U.S. silver dollars size....

They are each approximately 6.5" x 3" and weigh about 1/2 pound each.

Here are closeups of the silver hallmarks.

Here are two Victorian officer's belt pouches in silver. One id for the Rifle Brigade the other 12th Prince of Wales Lancers

I recently picked up this armband. It is done on fine wool with gold bullion trim and cypher. I am wondering exactly what it was used for.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Garth

Brett,

Thank you for the reply and taking time to look up Sgt Prevost. BTW the initials are W M P, my eyes are not what they used to be.

Garth

Pavel, Thanks for the reply. Garth

Thanks for the reply. Is there a roster of men who went to Korea with the South African contingent?

Garth

What is this soviet badge? It is about 1.5" in diameter, screwback and numbered.
TIA.
Garth

Recently acquired this SA Korean War pair. The UN Korea is the standard english language version. Both the medals are edge named in impressed block letters P5269 V M F PREVOST. My question would be what is the meaning the letter P preceeding the man's service number ?

Garth

Paul,

I think these fetch in the $1200 to $1500 range.

Garth

This is what is know as a middi rating. They were patriotic pieces popular roughly from WW1 to the early 30's. There is a line of woman's and children's clothes made to look like naval uniforms that these patches were used on.

Garth

Reading through a book on FFL badges the author refers to Kepi Blanc badge restrikes and having a "R" followed by a number. Could someone help me what a Kepi Blanc badge is.

Thanks,

Garth

Currently there is a seller on US Ebay offering 14 different French helmet or shako plates. I would be interested in what anyones thought are on these plates. Here is a listing for one:

http://www.ebay.com/...=item2c66bfa9cc

Here is a picture of one,

Garth

Any luck researcheing the man?

None what so ever. It is almost impossible to research french officers here in the US.

Garth

Hi

The silver badge is for the graduated students of the French war college before WW2.

After WW2, this badge has been replaced by a coin with the name and rank.

I assume the unnamed gilt ones were designed for the staff and support unit to be worn in service dress.

But this is just an assumption.

Bison

Bison,

Thanks, I had a similar assumption but no proff or pictures.

Garth

Reverse view

I recently picked up another ESdG badge. The first one I aquired is a silver with the man's name and promotion number on the reverse. The recently aquired one appears to be gold gilt with no name. The attchment pins are similar but with slight differences. My question: Why is there a difference?

TIA,

Garth