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Old 08-02-24, 04:03 PM
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Default NZ Fernleaf Pin Back Badge For Identification Please
As the title says, can anyone confirm:-
1) Is this Military or just a New Zealand pin badge?
2) if Military what is it please.

Measures 35mm wide x 20mm tall.

Will be up for disposal once identified.

TIA

Paul
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Old 08-02-24, 06:03 PM
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Paul,

It looks to be silver or silver plated and I know that NZ nurses would wear such a pin. The one I have is 32 MM long.

I might be interested in it.

Terry
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Old 08-02-24, 06:35 PM
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Just re measured it, closest I can get is 33mm, hadn’t noticed that it’s maker marked J R Gaunt London!

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Old 08-02-24, 06:43 PM
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An identical one is on EBay at present with a photo showing it being worn in uniform by WW2 NZ Aircrew. Seller is asking £50.

Anyone interested at a tenner including UK post ?

Paul
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Old 08-02-24, 07:34 PM
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Hi Paul,
This badge/brooch has been attributed to NZ nurses but was also allocated to travelling NZ sports teams including the All Blacks.
Cheers,
John


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As the title says, can anyone confirm:-
1) Is this Military or just a New Zealand pin badge?
2) if Military what is it please.

Measures 35mm wide x 20mm tall.

Will be up for disposal once identified.

TIA

Paul
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Old 08-02-24, 07:56 PM
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Paul,

I'll take it for £10 please.

Thanks, Terry
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Paul,

I'll take it for £10 please.

Thanks, Terry
Sorry Terry

already sold !

Paul
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Old 09-02-24, 04:38 PM
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They were also heavily worn by NZ air force during WW2.
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Old 09-02-24, 05:35 PM
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Paul, Never a worry. I do often lose out due to the 6 hour time difference. But, I am always just happy to have what I have and can get and never rue what I miss or can't have.

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