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replica /trophy - matt-j - 25-02-2006
Hi,not been on here for a couple of years.does any of you lot know where the replica's are made also what is the figure on it ,i wonder this every time i look at them.cheers MATT
- thewitch - 25-02-2006
Welcome back...I think the figure is Mercury, but I don't know where they are made...anyone know?
- Anonymous - 26-02-2006
I think a workshop for the disabled has something to do with it, but Im not really certain.
- thewitch - 26-02-2006
I think that's just the engraving...where the actual trophies are aquired from would be different...how about asking someone at the Southern or the MMCC...they would know.
- Hilary M - 26-02-2006
Welcome Matt.What are your plans for this year?I think Helen is correct with Mercury,can't help with the rest though.I wonder why Mercury?
- Tom Loughridge - 26-02-2006
Replicas were manufactured by Birmingham Badge and Medal Company in Warstone Lane, Birmingham, in what was know as the jewellery quarter, the city was split up into various names, such as the gun quarter, where gunsmiths were concentrated.
The BBMC original manufactured all manner of metal equipment badged buckles etc for the MOD in the two world wars, I had an Aunt who worked there during the war effort and used to pass it on the tram.
Replicas are now manufactured in Walsall in the West Midland not far from Bob Heaths Visor business.
- GriffMuss - 26-02-2006
Hey great to see you back !
Matt had a sad time recently, hope you're feeling a bit brighter.
He also tells me he's taken up a dangerous sport..........lets see who guesses first what that sport is !
- Don Simons - 27-02-2006
The image is of the Roman God Mercury, fleet footed winged messenger. Originally the Greek God Hermes He was the messenger of Zeus, and wore a winged cap and winged shoes. He bore in his hand a rod entwined with two serpents, called the caduceus to protect him during his journey. The winged wheel is an addition for cycling and motor sport tophies.
I think Tom met the man himself.
- Hilary M - 27-02-2006
As usual,the brilliant Don has come up with the answer.Is there no end to his talents? Maybe he could tell us the winning numbers for this week's lottery!
Sorry to hear of Matty's loss,I believe his mum has passed away.
As for his new hobby,maybe he has taken up being a sponsor,what could be more dangerous than that?