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Old 03-10-17, 09:42 AM
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Here is a Female OWS badge. I believe this to be nickel plated (or could it be while metal?). This one is made by Gaunt. I understand there are some theories about as to why they were plated; it could be for:

Senior workers
Long term workers
Simply a worker who had the money to have it plated.
A post war adaptation.

Interested in any other info or theories.

Cheers, Tim
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Old 04-10-17, 01:52 AM
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Hi Tim

I think that there is some meaning to the plated versions as I have one that is plated and one that COULD be white metal. a "delicate" unobtrusive test seems to show that it might be "solid"

I also have the "1915" (three cannon) type that is plated but might also be white metal. This has a low number just as does the enamelled 1915 badge that I have.

If you care to seek out the pics that I've posted before of other OWS badges, you'll see that just about "anything goes" with regard to these items ranging from the "home made" to the miniature to the enamelled to the small silver "dangler" versions!
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Old 04-10-17, 02:19 AM
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Hi Tim

I did PM you on this but I guess other people have either given up or gone back to the crossword!

Anyway, the answer is: W.R.M.W.
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Old 04-10-17, 02:27 AM
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Here are two Australian "munition's workers" badges to go with the other items.

The large bronze one has already been featured (and started me posting on this topic...) but maybe the small enamel effort might be less well-known.

It came from Australia and had been "rescued" from a jumbo bin. Wonder what else gets thrown out, even in today's world?
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Old 04-10-17, 10:09 AM
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Thanks for the PM,

I don't know the answer, but would guess Woolwich Arsenal may be a contender somehow??

The small worker badge is one I've not seen, so thanks for posting. I can only imagine what goes into the trash when family don't know any better. Such a shame, but good you rescued it

Cheers, Tim
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Old 17-11-17, 02:33 PM
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Ok, to the Canadian experts:

This IMB badge for munitions service, can anyone tell me about it?

I an interested if it was during WW1 to identify workers,(being screw-back maybe for male workers?) Or was it issued post war as a service badge?

Any info greatly appreciated.

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