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How to Spot Fake WWII German Awards: Materials,...
Many WWII German awards have been aggressively copied; counterfeiters reuse cheap alloys, modern tooling and simulated marks to make convincing fakes. This concise guide explains the common materials and manufacturing...
How to Spot Fake WWII German Awards: Materials,...
Many WWII German awards have been aggressively copied; counterfeiters reuse cheap alloys, modern tooling and simulated marks to make convincing fakes. This concise guide explains the common materials and manufacturing...
German WWII Erkennungsmarke (Identity Tags)
This series explores German WWII identity discs — the Erkennungsmarke — with a focus on SS-issued examples, the most frequently faked of all. It examines original manufacturing materials, stamping and...
German WWII Erkennungsmarke (Identity Tags)
This series explores German WWII identity discs — the Erkennungsmarke — with a focus on SS-issued examples, the most frequently faked of all. It examines original manufacturing materials, stamping and...
A Rare Badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary...
A scarce WW1 sleeve badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, worn by a Forewoman. The rose within a laurel wreath symbolised leadership among Britain’s first women soldiers.
A Rare Badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary...
A scarce WW1 sleeve badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, worn by a Forewoman. The rose within a laurel wreath symbolised leadership among Britain’s first women soldiers.
Mottoes Borne by The British Regiments
A detailed transcription of the traditional mottoes of British regiments with English translations and the units that bore them — a unique insight into regimental identity and esprit de corps.
Mottoes Borne by The British Regiments
A detailed transcription of the traditional mottoes of British regiments with English translations and the units that bore them — a unique insight into regimental identity and esprit de corps.
Badges of the King's Liverpool Regiment (1882-1...
Between 1882 and 1925, the badges of the King’s Liverpool Regiment reveal a fascinating story of regimental identity and adaptation. From early Victorian-influenced patterns to simplified WWI issues, these insignia...
Badges of the King's Liverpool Regiment (1882-1...
Between 1882 and 1925, the badges of the King’s Liverpool Regiment reveal a fascinating story of regimental identity and adaptation. From early Victorian-influenced patterns to simplified WWI issues, these insignia...