Hi all
Here's another picture of the mystery "22nd Area" badge but arguably a slightly better one that the one before.
The RD number that I mentioned is actually "RD" followed by a number that begins "63......". I would have to go and look to see what the actual number is but it can be found on many "on war service" badges made by J.R. Gaunt and also association items.
The Restall "1914 Volunteered" doesn't have an "RD" marking so sorry if it seemed so.
Still keen to know where "22nd Area" is if anyone can tell me....
The badge was an eBay find along with the BIG 1915 effort whereas the "Monmouthshire" badge came from the U.S.A. along with about 10 other war service badges for around US$30 each from a dealer website.
Originally a little damaged it was expertly re-enamelled for the cost of a nice bottle of wine!
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