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#32
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Well said, I think the problem is simply that a number of people have clearly never actually seen an Albatross.
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Commonly known within the RAF as a shitehawk, or certainly was in my father's time and my time.
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#34
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This has been discussed on a number of occasions, quite frankly, any eagle actually worn as a Pathfinder badge, by a member of 8 Group, is, in effect, a Pathfinder badge, notwithstanding, what it may have originally been intended for.
The only difference is that the badge you refer to was actually made as a Pathfinder badge, it has been suggested that these are post war, made for the PFF Association, but, like you, I believe that some were issued to members of 8 Group during the war, moreover, I too, have had them in good original groups. Quote:
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I think it's significant that there have been no bids. That tells you something, doesn't it?
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#37
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A brooched eagle minus pin.
The hinge fitting has been solder repaired or adapted to brooch pin at some time. The hook fitting is original to the badge and is of yellow metal matching the eagle. Is the hook adapted from a lug fitting (I haven't seen that sort of lug fitting before if it is) or was it originally fitted as a hook? A badge adapted from lugged to a brooched sweetheart or a badge that was originally brooched? |
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Again, another eagle, unless, you know the original wearer's identity?
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Yes, it is.
The question was re. the fittings. I'm taking the badge to be a form of sweetheart. |
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I was doubtful about one Rhodesian item I saw in a decade. One out of thousands. 'When learning stops ignorance flourishes.' — Me. |
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It would depend simply upon who wore it, you have posted the photograph in a Pathfinder badge thread, members of the Pathfinder force wore the badges they were given.
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