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does anyone recognise this badge?
hi all
found this badge amongst some unfinished and scrap badges i picked up many years ago? all the other items are identifiable and all australian . does anyone recognise this badge? is it australian? |
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The N.S.W. Irish Rifles
Hi BC,
The shamrock leaf looks very similar in design to the pictures in both Jeff Cossum's (picture 1 and 2) and Rick Grebert's (picture 3 and 4) books on Australian military badges. Cheers, Invest
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Collector of brass numerals worn within Australia between 1912 - 1918, by all infantry battalion soldiers on the front of their caps and slouch hats. Always looking to buy or trade with other like minded collectors. |
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hi invest
it does look like it may belong within the australian irish rgts. i wonder if the 8th irish wore a collar badge? bc |
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" i wonder if the 8th irish wore a collar badge? "
I believe the answer to your question is YES, have a look at the web page link below from the Australian Militaria Sales website. http://militaria-sales.com.au/8th-un...03-p-3599.html
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thanks for the link
however I have seen this before and not convinced. look at the hex single lug attached to the collars. to me, this is British not Australian. I also think this style lug started to be used from ww1 therefore probably an Irish guards collar. happy to be corrected on these points bc |
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I'll go and start up my time machine and we'll get to the bottom of this
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Shamrock Badge
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exactly, But that single hex lug ?
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