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1st Canadian Tank brigade "Ram" badge...any idea of price?
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Hi Thierry,
I've been collecting Canadian Dieppe related items for sometime and have only seen a few of these come up over the years. A 1st Canadian Army tank Brigade sleeve patch, Ram, is very scarce and desirable patch and I would expect it to have a value of at least $300-$500 Cdn in todays market.
Cheers,
James
Just looking at the image you provided again... And I believe the patch pictured was at one point one of the Ram patches in my own personal collection and if I recall correctly I sold it on eBay for somewhere in the $400 range a few years back.Last edited by uptheroyals; 07-24-2014, 11:15 PM.
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Originally posted by uptheroyals View PostHi Thierry,
I've been collecting Canadian Dieppe related items for sometime and have only seen a few of these come up over the years. A 1st Canadian Army tank Brigade sleeve patch, Ram, is very scarce and desirable patch and I would expect it to have a value of at least $300-$500 Cdn in todays market.
Cheers,
James
Just looking at the image you provided again... And I believe the patch pictured was at one point one of the Ram patches in my own personal collection and if I recall correctly I sold it on eBay for somewhere in the $400 range a few years back.
Hi James,
Thanks very much for your precious reply...that I expected a little without being sure you were registered on the site...because as you clearly recognize, the pictures of the badge enclosed are those I caught from your site for my personal records only (when it was visible...I cannot reach it today) because it was the first time I saw good pictures of an original since my long quest for this "rarrissime" badge.
I finally found one these passing days but without precise price as the seller, not collector, doesn't know precisely what it is and what it's worth...as me! reason why of my post.
So thanks again James, I can now make an offer.
All the Best to All of You
Thierry
On these interesting WWII colours pictures (captured from a book) we can see the Calgary Regiment in England in 1941 during an inspection wearing this particular "Ram" badge at top left sleeve under Calgary Rgt titles (glue back, British made)
...from the same photo report we can see the Captain D.J Purdy (without the "Ram" badge) who take part to the Raid on Dieppe as commander of Churchill tank Bull
He will be KIA this 19th of august 1942 and is buried at "Les Vertus" the WWII Canadian Dieppe war cemetery...may he rest in peace.
Cpt D.J Purdy, KIA, Dieppe beach 19th of august 1942
Les Vertus, Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery
...Many of the men buried here were not identified...
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"Poor Capt. Purdy..he took a bullet across the bridge of his nose and almost made it to the shelter of the furthest most tank, a little ways up the beach..I turned around and shouted to him to come quick, the Jerry mortars were creeping in closer and closer..at that exact moment, an 88 screamed in and kicked up a great shower of dirt and stones...when I raised my head, he was still and never moved again"
A Soldier's Tale: Canadian Soldiers In Their Own Words
Nelson Monograph 1968
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Originally posted by Cisse View PostHello Thierry, Sorry to ask this way, I was wondering if you do an exhibition this year in Dieppe? If so, do you have an idea of dates? With best regards, Cris
Thanks for your request...All is here!
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...03#post7853303
Thierry
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Originally posted by JUBILEE42 View PostHello Cris,
Thanks for your request...All is here!
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...03#post7853303
Thierry
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