Oh ok missed that bit mate, so 1941 dated hmmm must be a rare maker either that or all their stuff is in Pomgolia with you guys
Oh ok missed that bit mate, so 1941 dated hmmm must be a rare maker either that or all their stuff is in Pomgolia with you guys
Cheers mate I'd like to see it!!
Gee Jerry,
Tell us how you really feel. I actually tried to be helpful because as stated 'on the other forum' this one did not conform to other Australian made items. I never implied that you didn't know what you are talking about but certainly did try to help with this one.
Last time I try to do anything helpful for you.
Mark
Hello Luke,
I've never claimed to be an expert but do try to help other collectors as much as possible.
Brakes Pty Ltd is not a company listed as a clothing manufacturer within Australia anywhere, and yes I have searched National Archives in one of my many visits there as I do live in Canberra due to work.
Helping people can certainly bring on alot of criticism but I will still try to do so as much as possible despite this.
Regards,
Mark
(a so called expert)
Hi Mark,
Perhaps I took your comments on the other forum
Jerry,
That is definitely not an Australian made BD blouse.
I can't tell you what country it is from but one thing that I do know is the BD does not conform to Australian made BD's at all and the label is not for an Australian manufacturer.
Buttons, facing material, wool are all inconsistent with Australian made WW2 uniforms.
Mark
and by pm the wrong way, but you were very adamant that it was not Aussie made and though not stated you did to me seem to be implying that I was wrong and could not know as much as you about such items. The latter I do not argue with, but for this item I was certain that it was Aussie made and you appeared to be unmoving in your opinion. If I have offended you, then for that I am sorry as I have always respected your knowledge in the areas in which I am used to seeing you comment.
Obviously this had left me feeling somewhat put out and if I have been too sharp in my comments, again for that I am sorry. I notice you do not claim to be an expert Mark, but to many you are and your opinions and comments carry a lot of weight and can be the death knell to items. Ok in this case its originality was not in dispute, just the country of manufacture.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
Jerry,
What we write can often be interpreted completely differently.
I have tried to help many collectors over the years and when I'm criticised for this I really start to get turned off helping anyone. I'm not a 'know it all' but do have plenty of experience with both Australian and Afrikakorps items so try to impart some knowledge so that other collectors don't get ripped off the way that I was by so called friends when I first started collecting in my teens. I never intend on belittling anyone or to be condascending in any way. That just isn't me. As I've already said, typing what we are thinking often comes out differently to the way we intend it to be.
Enough said and thank you for the apology which I graciously accept.
Regards,
Mark
Hi Mark,
I didn't realise the so called 'expert' was you, I haven't even seen the other forum post... Maybe i should have checked before I blabbed.
I am sorry if I had offended you in anyway mate and had I known it was you I wouldn't have been so harsh Don't take what I said personally either I have dealt with a few self professed expert idiots of late and it was directed at those sorts of people in general.
I know you help a lot of guys out on WAF I and from what I have seen you are a fairly knowlegeable bloke when it comes to Aussie stuff so I hope there are no hard feelings mate.
Cheers Luke.
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