Mick D Posted 29 July , 2010 Share Posted 29 July , 2010 A little further description might help, his jacket has an ecclectic mix of badges & medals. I'll look a bit closer next time I see him, I might be doing him an injustice, I thought his regimental association was over 90 years old. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Marshall Posted 29 July , 2010 Share Posted 29 July , 2010 ..don't forget to add the SAS beret and enough medals to make a Ugandan Field Marshal blush, Andy Oi! That's my Dada you're talking about! Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 29 July , 2010 Share Posted 29 July , 2010 Remember that character Kenny Everett used to do, the American with huge shoulders, now that was a taly of medals. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 30 July , 2010 Share Posted 30 July , 2010 Oi! That's my Dada you're talking about! Nigel Someone get Mr Marshall's coat (or should I offer a quick Amin to that prayer?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 30 July , 2010 Share Posted 30 July , 2010 "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor, Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular". What tie would he be he wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Marshall Posted 30 July , 2010 Share Posted 30 July , 2010 He'd be entitled to wear a King's African Rifles tie, but the one he's wear looks like a REME one! He wasn't at Arborfield when I was there I know that much. Personally, I'd let him wear whatever tie he wanted to. Cheers, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 2 August , 2010 Share Posted 2 August , 2010 Michael Jackson wore a Royal Engineers blazer badge during his trial, I've just googled him and found what looks like an RCT badge and Northumberland Fusliers also. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desdichado Posted 2 August , 2010 Share Posted 2 August , 2010 "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor, Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular". What tie would he be he wearing? Are those Israeli para's wings he's wearing? If you want a laugh - though it ain't PC - check out John Bird's "The Collected Broadcasts of Idi Amin." There's a few of these on Youtube. I especially recommend "Amazin' Man." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 2 August , 2010 Share Posted 2 August , 2010 "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor, Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular". What tie would he be he wearing? I think anything in one-inch hemp would look good around his neck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 3 August , 2010 Share Posted 3 August , 2010 Michael Jackson wore a Royal Engineers blazer badge during his trial, I've just googled him and found what looks like an RCT badge and Northumberland Fusliers also. Mick Even worse, the jacket he favoured in the 90s was that of an officer in the KGB protection service for the members of the Politburo. With an RE blazer badge on it. Proved he didn't have a scooby do, but it looked smart and pretty... My Uncle, badly wounded in the Italian Campaign, was alway struck at how well tailored the SS officers' unifroms were... Actually, I think Idi Amin's para wings were Israeli. But there is so much copying and derivation, it needs an expert (such as Bragg and Turner 'Parachute Wings of the World' - very small print run, if you have one, pass it to your grandchildren as an investment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 3 August , 2010 Share Posted 3 August , 2010 Are those Israeli para's wings he's wearing? If you want a laugh - though it ain't PC - check out John Bird's "The Collected Broadcasts of Idi Amin." There's a few of these on Youtube. I especially recommend "Amazin' Man." Ahh yess.... the Idi Amin letters in (the late lamented) Punch, written by Alan Coren (late and very lamented). My favourite was one of Idi being a second hand car salesman... 'Buy dis car... Used only by old lady to drive from house to drive to collect post.. Got all de new, including de modern vinyl seats, dead good, but pessonally I find it stick to de b*m" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 20 July , 2018 Share Posted 20 July , 2018 On 20/07/2010 at 12:09, ianjonesncl said: At least a Royal Artilley tie can not be confused with other Regiments. Well apart from the HAC, or if lunch was particularly good the RSDG or FAA?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 July , 2018 Share Posted 21 July , 2018 9 hours ago, BullerTurner said: Well apart from the HAC, or if lunch was particularly good the RSDG or FAA?? Eight years that took Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 21 July , 2018 Share Posted 21 July , 2018 I was gifted a regimental tie by my late dear friend Lt. Col. David Murray, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. I wear the tie from time-to-time in memory of David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 I was once approached at he RAC Club at a meeting by a very snooty and pompous ex RAF 'Winco" and asked which 'hisse' I had been in. When I responded that I didn't understand him he said, "Well you're wearing an Eton Tie". I replied by saying - in deepest souf London, "Not me mate, Queens Road Seconary Modern me" Reddening he asked, "Then why are you wearing an Eton tie"? To which I showed him the NEXT lablel and smiled. After, I also made a point of wearing the tie at every meeting at which I though he might be present. He never annoyed me, or acknowledged my presence, again. That said, I personally would not wear any 'club, tie to which I was not personally entitled. Actually I'd rather not wear a tie at all except for key posh events, weddings and funerals. funerals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Drill Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 I once challenged a dilapidated creature and said to him, "Why are you wearing an Old Etonian tie ?" He replied, " Because, Sir, I can't afford a new one !" Wasn't you, by any chance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Stoppage Drill said: I once challenged a dilapidated creature and said to him, "Why are you wearing an Old Etonian tie ?" He replied, " Because, Sir, I can't afford a new one !" Wasn't you, by any chance ? Or the alternative answer:(Preferably in a Manc. accent) "Why are you wearing an Old Etonian tie?" "Gotta keep me kecks up somehow" Edited 22 July , 2018 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggers Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 That master of name-dropping of products, I. Fleming, included in a Bond book an uncharacteristic howler. One of his villains was described as wearing the unmistakable zigzag tie of the Royal Engineers. Possibly From Russia with Love? My copy is long gone. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 was VIP protection to Princess Annie during her visit to winter Olympics, as a gesture of thanks they gave me a Royal Protection Tie, am I eligible to wear it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 Bluebottle: I like your tie, Eccles. Where's it from? Eccles: Cambridge. B: I didn't know you went to Cambridge, Eccles. E: Yes. I went to Cambridge, Bluebottle. B: What were you doing in Cambridge, Eccles? E: Buying a tie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 Here's a picture of me, wearing my tie with pride today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 22 July , 2018 Share Posted 22 July , 2018 5 minutes ago, IPT said: Here's a picture of me, wearing my tie with pride today. Could you just remind me what regiment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 23 July , 2018 Share Posted 23 July , 2018 SAS, obviously. A special commemorative tie for those who drove the Pink Panthers in Radfan or wherever it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 25 July , 2018 Share Posted 25 July , 2018 On 21/07/2018 at 07:14, Steven Broomfield said: Eight years that took Time spent in silent marking is seldom wasted? honestly I was poised, like a coiled spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 25 July , 2018 Share Posted 25 July , 2018 On 22/07/2018 at 21:23, daggers said: That master of name-dropping of products, I. Fleming, included in a Bond book an uncharacteristic howler. One of his villains was described as wearing the unmistakable zigzag tie of the Royal Engineers. Possibly From Russia with Love? My copy is long gone. D Good riddance to it! I'm surprised Ian Fleming didn't go the whole hog and start one of those dull Gunner lanyard name-calling things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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