WW1 War Artist brass shoulder title.
Article about: I picked this up this morning in France from a specialist who had a few British & Commonwealth cap badges but not many I couldn't find any information online so I took a chance. It wasn'
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Does anybody have a copy of Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles Ray Westlake? If so could you have a look & see if there is any information as this seems to be the Shoulder title Bible. Many thanks.
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Westlake lists war correspondent but not war artist
Last edited by Jerry B; 02-11-2024 at 11:34 AM.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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Yours might be a fantasy piece, attached are images of some examples sold at auction in Cornwall a few days ago.
Cheers,
Steve
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Thanks for your comments- I fear you may be right. If so wouldn't there be other recorded examples? I just found the sale you mentioned- they sold for £500 so presumably they were genuine? Certainly there weren't many War Artists & even less who wore a uniform. I did find 2 photos of War Artists in uniform at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Any comments on construction/style etc?
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I find the lack of 'OFFICIAL' in the title a bit odd. I would have thought that only 'official' war artists were allowed anywhere near the front. It's only my opinion though, and although it's not often that I'm right - I could be wrong again!
Cheers,
Steve
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Thanks Steve. I'm away from home just now but will investigate further when I get back. Regards Rob.
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I think the lugs are brazed(I gently scratched one of them). I read that repro/fakes are soldered & not brazed.
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Now on ebay if anyone wants to buy it.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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