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SD cap
Mar 17, 2012 10:25:27 GMT -8
Post by muddhen on Mar 17, 2012 10:25:27 GMT -8
which is better,WPG or schipper?
enquiring minds want to know?
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SD cap
Mar 17, 2012 12:32:13 GMT -8
Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Mar 17, 2012 12:32:13 GMT -8
Ayup Calvin...
The most accurate SD-Cap by far, and the one which is recommended... is WPG.
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SD cap
Mar 18, 2012 4:58:30 GMT -8
Post by muddhen on Mar 18, 2012 4:58:30 GMT -8
Oh great and wise knower of all knows,and see'r of all see's......pray tell me why?
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SD cap
Mar 19, 2012 6:49:16 GMT -8
Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Mar 19, 2012 6:49:16 GMT -8
Quality + Historical accuracy + Value for money.
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montythetommy
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SD cap
Mar 23, 2012 7:53:24 GMT -8
Post by montythetommy on Mar 23, 2012 7:53:24 GMT -8
His sd caps are EXELLENT in every aspect.
The only downfall is the chinstrap which is easily fixed.
Also, they are very durable. I've drop-kicked mine on accident and it still kept it's shape.
Worth every penny like the RSM said.
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SD cap
Mar 23, 2012 8:07:34 GMT -8
Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Mar 23, 2012 8:07:34 GMT -8
Ah yes... the chinstrap! We did discuss this in a previous thread.. last year I think it was. The WPG chinstrap from the 'SD Cap'.. is the only issue that I have with this vendor. However, it can be rectified.
'Dickie Knights' : Khaki on Campaign, based in Blighty, is the best vendor to get your replacement SD-Chinstrap from. His item are all copied from original period items from his own collection.
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SD cap
Mar 23, 2012 9:59:55 GMT -8
Post by aefstraggler on Mar 23, 2012 9:59:55 GMT -8
Just so Commonwealth chaps know - I recently bought several chin straps from Dickie Knights /
Khaki on Campaign.
Because I received a bulk order discount they are available to GWHS members at $10 - in person.
If you wanted it shipped somewhere, shipping would be extra.
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Mar 24, 2012 15:46:56 GMT -8
Post by muddhen on Mar 24, 2012 15:46:56 GMT -8
recieved it in the mail in 4 days, quite pleased with it
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Mar 30, 2012 12:15:48 GMT -8
Post by muddhen on Mar 30, 2012 12:15:48 GMT -8
what is the correct placement of the cap badge?
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Mar 30, 2012 16:23:24 GMT -8
Post by aefstraggler on Mar 30, 2012 16:23:24 GMT -8
I'm going to say - it somewhat depends.
Best to review period photos - I'll see if I can get some posted.
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SD cap
Mar 31, 2012 8:35:13 GMT -8
Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Mar 31, 2012 8:35:13 GMT -8
Calvin.. as John has already mentioned, the positioning of the Regimental Cap Badge upon the SD-Cap.. all depends upon which Battalion of a particular Regiment the soldier belonged to. Each cap badge is placed in basically the same location upon the front, but the final positioning all hangs upon the design of the Regimental badge.
What Battalion (unit) to which Regiment were you looking to use your SD-Cap for?!?
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Mar 31, 2012 14:57:34 GMT -8
Post by muddhen on Mar 31, 2012 14:57:34 GMT -8
Irish Guards
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Apr 2, 2012 10:56:04 GMT -8
Post by aefstraggler on Apr 2, 2012 10:56:04 GMT -8
I've seen IG badges and I've seen IG badges labeled as "large".
For the "typical - smaller? size badge...
As the badge is read I'm going to use N/S to describe the vertical long points on the star and E/W
to describe the horizontal long points on the star.
Most period photos show - N/S star points centered vertically on the hat and - either the E/W star
points resting on what I'll call the hat band OR the shorter star points - below the longer E/W star
points - resting on the hat band.
I'll try to do some sort of photo or sketch later this evening to better show what I mean.
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SD cap
May 4, 2012 16:56:59 GMT -8
Post by cco23i on May 4, 2012 16:56:59 GMT -8
I STILL want a "Gor Blimey" they are so dang ugly I LOVE 'em!! Is the company out of England the only one making them?
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May 4, 2012 18:04:15 GMT -8
Post by aefstraggler on May 4, 2012 18:04:15 GMT -8
No - I'll send you a PM
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