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Old 12-03-14, 09:37 PM
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The wings were actually made for the frames, they were never intended to be badges, moreover, they were quite contempory and have existed since the end of the Great War!

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Originally Posted by Sonofacqms View Post
I have had a conversation with an old friend who has a frame which had a pair of bronze wings on it. He took the wings off years ago, when I asked him what the fixings were and he said blades.

Obviously, these were not that practical for wearing and most ended up adorning photo frames.

Rob
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