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Old 31-10-11, 08:22 PM
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Is this a Australian badge? Iv'e seen one on a hat described as such.Kevin
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Old 31-10-11, 09:18 PM
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It looks like the General Officers' bronze cap badge of the WW1 period... but too small?
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Old 31-10-11, 10:01 PM
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I saw one on the turned up brim of what looked like a bush hat and yes perhaps that is what it is. The one in question was modern with a queen's crown.
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It looks like Australian Provost Corps.
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Old 31-10-11, 10:06 PM
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Any idea of date bracket? other than pre ER2?
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Old 31-10-11, 10:14 PM
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Royal Australian Army Provost Corps 1948 - 1953
Hat 45 mm
Collar 30 mm
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Old 31-10-11, 10:16 PM
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Many thanks, thats another one sorted.
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