NZ Onward

[ubervamp]

Hi all

Could someone please confirm this pattern is consistent with WW1-era?
Thanks in advance!

Colin

[Tinto]

Hi Colin,
This badge does look like the WW1 version, slightly broader in width than the WW2 version.
Cheers, Tinto

[ubervamp]

Thanks Tinto!
That's what I was hoping to hear!

Cheers

Colin

[Tinto]

Colin,
Just checked the dimensions on mine, 45mm high, 36mm wide approx.
Cheers, Tinto

[ubervamp]

Originally Posted by Tinto

Colin,
Just checked the dimensions on mine, 45mm high, 36mm wide approx.
Cheers, Tinto

Same here; approx 45x36
It's all good!

Colin

[woronora]

Hi Tinto

Whilst I am confident that the "oak leaf" Onward badge is definitely WW1, possibly as early as 1915, I am confused about what makes the fern leaf one a WW1 period badge, other than the size. From my limited experience there seems to be makers' differences in size, albeit small.

Cheers

John

[Tinto]

Hello John,

Here is the link to a long discussion on the Onward badges of WW1.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...n+leaves+badge

Cheers,

Tinto

[Bomb Disposal]

Hi,
If I understand correctly, the two badges on the left (expeditionary Force and "Onward" oak leaf) are WWI and the two right are WWII, is that correct ??

Cheers
Réal

[Bomb Disposal]

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[Tinto]

Hi Real,
The badge 3rd from the left might be WW1 vintage
I'll let Brent or Puk comment on them.
Cheers, Tinto

[atillathenunns]

Originally Posted by Bomb Disposal

Hi,
If I understand correctly, the two badges on the left (expeditionary Force and "Onward" oak leaf) are WWI and the two right are WWII, is that correct ??

Cheers
Réal

The NZ Expeditionary badge on the left is WW1 period and New Zealand made, it was worn by NZ Infantry Reinforcements from the 34th Reinforcements onwards and generally was only worn in New Zealand and aboard outgoing troopships.
A sand cast version of the NZ Expeditionary badge was made in Egypt and usually fitted with a slider was commonly worn by NZ Troops during WW2.

The so called “oak leaf” onward badge 2nd from left is WW1 period and British made, it was officially accepted as a “New Zealand General Service Badge” but appears not to have been issued but instead was obtained by private purchase circa 1915 onwards.

The onward badge 2nd from right is WW2 issue and New Zealand made.

The onward badge on the right is also WW2 period, but it is difficult to see in the picture if the slider is maker marked?

[Bomb Disposal]

Hi,
Thank you for your interventions and comments, very appreciated.
Unfortunately the cap badge on the right does not have a manufacturer brand

Best regards
Réal

[graham]

I have these two badges. One is cast. The other die struck. Both have strengthening on the reverse to the weakest point. Not sure if the die struck one has a bronze finish or just a dark patina.

Graham.

[atillathenunns]

Originally Posted by graham

I have these two badges. One is cast. The other die struck. Both have strengthening on the reverse to the weakest point. Not sure if the die struck one has a bronze finish or just a dark patina.

Graham.

IMO the die struck bronze finish is just dark patina, and I am leaning to it being WW2 British made.
The strengthening is something that badge maker J R Gaunt used on their WW2 Onward badges, so your badge could possibly have been made by Gaunt.