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Old 16-04-14, 08:37 PM
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Default What period is this sniper badge?
Hi guys is this First world war period.
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Old 16-04-14, 08:48 PM
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Sniper
Colour: Black brass
CCN : CB 1556
Sealed: 16 Nov 1951 Pattern No: 13316
COSA: 16 Oct 1953
Reference C 5627 Nov 1953
Wearer: Rifle Regiments
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Not [as demonstrated above] Great War: the demi-official badge worn by snipers/ scouts/ observers of infantry was the fleur-de-lys, although very much a matter of unit [or even individual] preference.
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