fv1609 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 (edited) OK what are these then? Edited November 14, 2009 by Marmite!! photo link repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Clive, Part of a dentist's kit of torture equipment ? :evil: Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Richard, rather than think neroses think automotive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Richard, .............. think automotive. Clive, Ummm........I know they are some sort of retainer or fastener, must be something obsure, because I do not recollect coming across them. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) Richard You seem always to be the only one with the courage to have a go. Here is another clue: Think not just automotive but also VAOS C Edited November 14, 2009 by Marmite!! photo link repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Ok, got it! Tail gate latches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Clive, Something to do with machine guns, that could make the link with automotive as MG's could be mounted on vehicles. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Jack, yes I see what you mean, good suggestion but no. Richard, remember what C is in VAOS? Curiously one word in your answer is half of the correct answer. They were made in the early 1970s in a workshop in the back of a Bedford RL in Northern Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardyferret Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Jagshemash Are these a security item Clive ?? do you have clearance to display etc Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Are these a security item Clive ?? Security item, yes I can see the line of thought Jerry but no. The VAOS (Vocabulary of Army Ordnance Stores) Section C is a clue = Catalogue of Clothing & Necessaries. Richard said "Something to do with machine guns, that could make the link with automotive as MG's could be mounted on vehicles." The answer is two words one of them is Richards quote. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biscuits_brown Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Some sort of trigger lock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Based on the thread so far, I'd guess it is a field modification to allow the fitting of a canvas empty case bag to a vehicle-mounted MG. But what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlosterMB Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I reckon they could be a pair of Dress shirt Cufflinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Lloyd, yes well done, cuff links :-D Richard used the word "link" & VAOS Section C is for clothing etc. Did you deduce it from those clues or from the appearance? But well done anyway. Now the question is what military item do these cufflinks represent & why would anyone want to perpetuate them in cufflinks? There were 6 pairs made by an Instrument Artificer in the workshop on the back of a RL in NI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 (edited) Come on chaps you're flagging, only halfway there! What military item do these cufflinks represent & why would anyone want to perpetuate them in cufflinks? There were 6 pairs made by an Instrument Artificer in the workshop on the back of a RL in NI. Here is a life sized one: Edited November 14, 2009 by Marmite!! photo link repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 (edited) Ok some more clues: 1. FVRDE 2. Roll of the weed Edited November 14, 2009 by Marmite!! photo link repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Looks like a hub swivel to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok some more clues: 1. FVRDE 2. Roll of the weed Clive, Your "friend" Borat gave me a clue, and I have now guessed it, but don't want to say the answer after having insider information. That may be how it is done in his country, but not in U&K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 (edited) Yes, can you be more specific? Given the two clues ie where was FVRDE (Fighting Vehicles Research & Development Establishment) located? Oh and what vehicle used these? Edited November 14, 2009 by Marmite!! photo link repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 :argh: You'll want the name of the fitter who stripped it down as well I suppose, you are obviously confusing me with Leslie Welsh, 'The Memory Man' :banghead::naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 As Degsy can't remember, I will have a go. Now FVRDE was some joint in Surrey if my memory serves me correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 you are obviously confusing me with Leslie Welsh, 'The Memory Man' :banghead::naughty: I can't remember him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Now FVRDE was some joint in Surrey if my memory serves me correctly? Yes very subtle, but have others noticed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Birfield or chobham joint me thinks? id go with the chobham:) i think that the correct spelling... altho i thought it was chertsey was the establishment.. and the hub assembly looks pig to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Looks like a tracta joint???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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