The original question needs redefining. After some research, and blind alleys, I am confident I can offer an outline behind the ‘helmet plate’ known as the Brunswick Star. However, I have yet found any definite indication as to why it is known as such. I have been able to precis my research to a cou...

The original question needs redefining. After some research, and blind alleys, I am confident I can offer an outline behind the ‘helmet plate’ known as the Brunswick Star. However, I have yet found any definite indication as to why it is known as such. I have been able to precis my research to a cou...

Since this thread was opened I have been enthralled by this topic; research of which opens door after door. I will let you know the outcome in the near future. But it is important to clarify a definitive issue: Descriptively the 'Brunswick Star' helmet plate bears a star with eight points interspers...

Since this thread was opened I have been enthralled by this topic; research of which opens door after door. I will let you know the outcome in the near future. But it is important to clarify a definitive issue: Descriptively the 'Brunswick Star' helmet plate bears a star with eight points interspers...

Skimming through this topic I have a couple of points to make; 1. The varing input shows the diversity of interest and the great passion that this site is generating - it proves what an excellent forum this is. 2. I believe the RBL is a success because of its excellent charitable works and its high ...

Skimming through this topic I have a couple of points to make; 1. The varing input shows the diversity of interest and the great passion that this site is generating - it proves what an excellent forum this is. 2. I believe the RBL is a success because of its excellent charitable works and its high ...

Just to dispel another myth:
You don't need a 'Hurt Certificate', they stopped issuing them ages ago anyway.
But I understand you need a damn good memory (only ).

Be patient it does make sense: Richard Duke of York fathered King Edward IV of England, who fathered Elizabeth of York, she then married King Henry VII (Tudor) and amongst their children were King Henry VIII (Tudor) and Margaret Tudor. Margaret married twice making her the maternal grandmother to bo...

Be patient it does make sense: Richard Duke of York fathered King Edward IV of England, who fathered Elizabeth of York, she then married King Henry VII (Tudor) and amongst their children were King Henry VIII (Tudor) and Margaret Tudor. Margaret married twice making her the maternal grandmother to bo...