"I did my time", a little poem I wrote for the "older" generation of soldiers.

I DID MY TIME.

I did my time, took the shilling,

When I was able and willing.

I did as told, finished the job,

Became a sapper, not a yob.

Many great friends I made, shot a rifle,

Marched around the square, on the double.

I blew up things, drove a tank,

My ambition fulfilled, not blank.

I did all that and much more,

Even in snow and downpour.

My time passed, no longer able,

Sit in the kitchen, at the table.

Drinking tea, eating toast,

For the grandchildren, playing host.

I did my time, took the shilling,

When I was able and willing. 

By Tanky Turk

Royal Engineers Cap Badge mold and casting.

 RE cap badge casting.

RE cap badge two part mold

Casting.

This was supposed to be a copper cold cast but didn't work out as I wanted it. Most of the copper powder sat at the bottom of the mixing cup and not enough went in to the mold, hence dull colour.

Left is the badge after cleaning and right after polishing with brown shoe polish, turned out pretty good.

Succes I think.