Bone KSLI Sweetheart

[Roy]

Greetings Lads & Lasses,

Like most collectors I have had some unpleasant experiences with dealers and have at times vented my frustrations here on this forum. So I feel it's important to offer praise whenever possible too and especially as in this case, the dealer goes above an beyond. In that vain I would like to send out a huge 'Thank You' to Geoff of Geoff Newman Militaria. Over the years I have purchased a number of badges off Geoff and to my joy when a recent purchase turned up, it included...as a gift...not one but two Sweetheart badges...now that's a dealer that cares, so thank you Geoff.

Here is now my favorite sweetheart badge a wonderful King's Shropshire Light Infantry badge in the form of a full size cap badge and amazingly made of bone! I can't imagine the hours that must have done into this. I know sometimes such items are associated with PoW's and although I have no history, it seems like a logical option. An interesting 'stick-pin' fitting as well, simple but effective.

Thanks again Geoff for a wonderful gift and a superb addition to my KSLI collection.

No my favorite KSLI sweetheart..!

Cheerio,

Roy

[Roy]

Hi Gents,

I'm getting around to some more photography with this badge and was wondering if anyone else has experience with these handmade bone sweetheart badges?

I know it's a stretch but wondered if these can be attributed to a specific conflict? Assuming of course they are POW made items. Any thoughts: Boer War, WWI or WWII or have examples been attributed to all three conflicts?

Cheerio,

Roy