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The impossible five
Just over two years ago I joined this forum with the express goal of educating myself so that I could avoid the pitfalls of reproductions as I try to complete my collection of WWII British infantry division patches. Usually I just lurk in the background, trying to get smarter, but occasionally I bust out with an elementary question, like this one: I'm down to the last five infantry divisions shown in Cole and Boulanger, the 8th, 12th, 23rd, 40th and 66th. Do genuine formation badges for those units actually exist?
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Dob,
My research says No to the 8th, 23rd and 66th as all three disappeared before cloth formation signs were introduced in September 1940 although the signs for the 12th and 23rd were authorised for vehicles in 1939. The 40th sign does exist and was worn by the deception division in Sicily, the 12th was likewise worn by another deception formation in the Middle East. Examples of the latter two shown. I would be very interested if anyone can provide documentary or photographic proof of the others being worn. Jon Last edited by Postwarden; 27-02-18 at 09:06 AM. |
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Wow, terrific badges! Thanks for the photos and information, Jon.
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