Hi guys,
this Xrifles/wreath/star badge was worn in GM & BB by Australians, around the late 30's,I think(?). A lot of these ,& other Aussie trade badges( & Chaplain's BB cap & collar sets) in these metals with a few in WM also,were sold off by the National War Museum in Canberra in the 90's. All origionally came from Army stores. Boxes & boxes of them ! Some dealers here still have a lot of the various items, but at present I can only locate( from a dealer friend) some spare backing plates for the big 'marksman's' badge.
Will dig further, if required.
Cheers !
Steve (NZ)
PS: I wonder if some of these have strayed into the UK market ,without the relevent background info. ??
PPS: Others in the 3 different metal/colours, from memory here now, were Pioneers(straighter axe handles than Brit variety),wheelwright,signals,KC musicians,MG,LMG,etc ( the last ones in Gothic script,within the laurel wreath).
In GM & BB only, remember Marksman, Marksman/wreath/star, KC Artillery Cap & arm Field-Gun badge & crown.
There were more also,but cannot recall them at present.
Last edited by dragonz18; 06-12-08 at 08:46 PM.
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