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Originally Posted by Milmed
Hi,
I have been told by various collectors that this 3-piece badge was worn by chaplains duing the Boer War. Could someone confirm this or possibly identify is origin and use.
All 3 pieces are of white metal, very thin but quite strong. Attachment via wires. The cross badge appears fairly regular on the market in South Africa, the Victorian crown less frquently and the wreath is almost impossible to find.
Regards
Steven
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The wreath is from an oddfelows badge See pics - the feathers in centre of one are attached with 4 wires bent over as clips.regards John.