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Old 22-08-17, 05:42 PM
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Hi Gents,

I just wanted to share a recent find.

A bi-metal Gold Coast Territorial Force cap badge by Firmin London. Very pleased to finally add one of these to my Colonial collection.

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Roy
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Old 22-08-17, 07:03 PM
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Lovely badge and congratulations on a great find, Roy!

Interesting to note the similarities between this badge and the RWAFF and now wondering if I cd fake a GCTF badge by combining my RWAFF with something from 10 GR? Only joking!

Congratulations again and thanks for sharing.

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Old 22-08-17, 07:13 PM
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Thanks William,

Yes indeed a great similarity between the two, I'm sure that was not lost on whatever makers made both.

Now I'm looking for a Firmin RWAFF example to compare.

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Very nice Roy

Great iconography, an elephant and a palm tree. Does not get more exotic than that. I have always had a soft spot for African themed and related badges.

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Thanks for that Jack,

Couldn't agree more mate. A lovely looking badge.

Although not silver and gilt, it is bi-metal, so not sure if this is OR's or Officers. Looks a little fancy for OR's but whatever the case, I still like it.

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Hi Jack,

Oooops! I just checked and I do indeed have an example of a RWAFF by Firmin, so will have to have a closer look and report back.

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