paul kennedy

I'm concerned that it might be cast. It looks like it has a couple of pits on the back, and a hairline on the front. Am I being paranoid?

I'm looking for any information or opinions I can get about this medal. Thank you in advance. Paul

Here's mine with some contents.

Those are wonderful helmets. Thank you all for posting. "The real beardy types, anoraks, and trainspotters would only consider the type A and B as true Brodies - funny!

Interesting point about the rims. I don't know when they went from being properly titled Brodie helmets to MKI. I do know that both helmet liners have the red stamp that says "BRODIES STEEL HELMET"

I have two Brodie helmets in my collection, and I really like them. One has a lighter overcoat of paint on it. Has anyone seen this before, or is it something applied by some kid/ collector? Thank you, Paul

Here is the cap with it's new badge.

I ordered a WWI badge from North East Medals for the glengarry. As soon as it arrives, I'll post new photos.

Thank you both.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DT003-World-War-One-1-Silver-War-Wound-UK-Michael-Murphy-Badge-/331356347967?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d26609e3f&nma=true&si=2BqWvwG0vL2QpjrQ1zN1OWCX26c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Is this a cast copy?

That is Fantastic news! Now to find that badge!

It doesn't have a rosette (if you mean a ribbon cockade behind the badge). Would this then be Black Watch? Sorry for so many questions. I want to get this cap right.

Thank you Jerry. That's great news. If I understand correctly, the "P" could be Pimlico and date from ca.1917, or could be date code for 1941. Also, I want a Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders badge (not a Black Watch) to make this correct, yes?

Here's the badge. Has anyone ever seen this ENGLAND tab?

The cap is in hand now. Here are better pictures. What do you think Jerry?

Fantastic display. I does look like a lot of work, but definitely a labor of love.

Thanks again Jerry.

So, if a cap was made between 1915-1917, the P would stand for Pimlico, but before and after that period the P would be a date? That is how I understand this: "...or a P for deliveries after early 1917. Interestingly, several caps have come to the surface that have stamps from 1918-1922 using the pre-war RACD system that Pimlico used of W/lD over number over date. This leads me to believe caps were coming into Pimlico and the system reverted back to pre-war days of doing business circa 18/19." Am I understanding this right?

It looks like my other photos are better. I will take better pictures. Is it true that the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders had the black ribbon cockade behind the badge, and the Black Watch did not?

I took a punt on this from a seller in Pakistan, as it was only $10.00. I know J.H. Montague was a medical instrument manufacturer in London. It has the maker name, followed by a broad arrow and then the letter I. The box is 82mm long X 37mm deep X 15mm high. It has 2 holes in the bottom and wear marks inside that makes me believe it had a compartment at one time. Do these show up from time to time? Would I be correct in guessing 1895-1920?

Jerry, You've helped me before with my HMS Submarines Cap, my Northumberland Fusiliers Peaked Cap, and my field service caps. Are the pictures from those posts better than these, or are all my photos showing as too small? (I also have Windows 7) If it's just these photos, I'll take better pictures when my cap arrives in my hands. Thanks, Paul By the way, I wouldn't take any advice or criticism as rude from you. You have been very helpful to me as I've fallen in love with British headgear. Thank you for that.

My first Glengarry: Can anyone help me with what year this code coincides with? I believe the badge is wrong as the tourie is red. Am I correct?

Brilliant collection!

Thank you.

Jerry B. Thank you. Those are wonderful caps.