bodach Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Hi, I am geting a second hand beretta side by side with a straight hand stalk and would like to finish it off with an oval badge with my initials on it. I can't find the correct name for it or if anyone knows who would supply and fit one for me? Cheers, Bod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 They are known as stock ovals. Plenty on here who could fit them. Your location might assist in offering advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 They are known as stock ovals. Plenty on here who could fit them. Your location might assist in offering advice. Okay stock ovals will see what I can find on the nett. If anyone on here can fit one for me great.only problem is I live in Inverness area. Thanks, Bod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 They are called escutcheons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 They are called escutcheons. Because they used to be inscribed with a name, crest or personal 'device' of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Grateful for the info - always called them stock ovals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Grateful for the info - always called them stock ovals. I believe you are the one that is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I believe you are the one that is correct. +1 I've always thought it was simply called an 'oval'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 An escutcheon would be a shield shape, I too have known them as OVALs or even embelishments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks guys can now see about getting one now I know what its called. Bod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 From the O. E. D. escutcheonPronunciation: /ɪˈskʌtʃ(ə)n, ɛ-/ noun 1a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms. 2 (also escutcheon plate) a flat piece of metal for protection and often ornamentation, around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch. Phrases a stain on one’s reputation or character. a blot on one's escutcheon a small shield within a coat of arms, bearing another coat or device to which the bearer has a claim, especially one to which a man’s wife is heiress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Right - sorted. Now can we find this lad a gunsmith / stocker who can do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Okay stock ovals will see what I can find on the nett. If anyone on here can fit one for me great.only problem is I live in Inverness area. Thanks, Bod Six pence polished off will do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldivalloch Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hi, Bodach! Tell me, are you a Gaelic speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hi, Bodach! Tell me, are you a Gaelic speaker? Naw a heh Jimmy who has lived in the Highlands 33 years.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldivalloch Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I rather suspected that, when I saw that you'd signed a couple of posts "bod". I'm sure that you intended it as short for "bodach", which is Gaelic for old man, but unfortunately "bod" is actually Gaelic for penis - or c*^k! Quite a few years ago my wife bought a made-to-measure hill-walking jacket from a business on Skye called Cioch (named after a peak in the Cuillin) which, at that time, anyway, was run by some extremely nice people from England. An excellent product, and no, we have no connection with them other than as very satisfied customers. I was tickled pink when she put her new jacket on; the logo was neatly sewn onto the front left-hand side in a very strategic location, given that "cioch" is also Gaelic for t"t or p"p...... Sometimes a bit of local knowledge helps...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I rather suspected that, when I saw that you'd signed a couple of posts "bod". I'm sure that you intended it as short for "bodach", which is Gaelic for old man, but unfortunately "bod" is actually Gaelic for penis - or c*^k! Quite a few years ago my wife bought a made-to-measure hill-walking jacket from a business on Skye called Cioch (named after a peak in the Cuillin) which, at that time, anyway, was run by some extremely nice people from England. An excellent product, and no, we have no connection with them other than as very satisfied customers. I was tickled pink when she put her new jacket on; the logo was neatly sewn onto the front left-hand side in a very strategic location, given that "cioch" is also Gaelic for t"t or p"p...... Sometimes a bit of local knowledge helps...... Oh dear should have never read the book Bodach (the old man of the woods) about a badger so I am nawgonnadaethat again! Bod!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 It's called bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 @bodach - the guy you are looking for is Welshman called Julian Coupland, he is a master carpenter operating out in Connon Bridge. I have seen some of his stock work and all I can say is he is incredible with wood. He's built cabinets for the queen so Im sure you can imagine the standard of his work. Below is his website - http://highlandcraftsman.co.uk/highland_craftsman_new_006.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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