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Padre

24-09-21 09:32 AM

Its Greek to me...?

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Can anyone identify this badge? It looks like Greek or Cypriot writing to the scroll.

Thank you

mike_vee

24-09-21 10:11 AM

Possibly "Cyprus Home Guard"

http://forum.commandoveterans.org/cd...t/15/3551.page

ΑΜΥΝΕΣΟΕ translates to DEFENSE/DEFENCE

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Hoot	24-09-21 10:18 AM

If I remember correctly it is the Cyprus Defence Force of WW1.

mike_vee

24-09-21 10:43 AM

IWM describes "BADGE, HEADDRESS, CYPRUS, CYPRUS DEFENCE FORCE" as :

Quote:

lion above a scroll in Greek

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Padre

24-09-21 11:43 AM

Thank you very much Mike and Hoot.

I found the IWM page noting the Defence Force badge and it would seem to be the one, although during a quick search I've not yet found anything more on the Defence Force itself.

It'll give me a little homework!

Investment

25-09-21 12:02 AM

The Cyprus Home Guard 1915

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Book Reference: Military Badges Of The British Empire 1914-18

Author: Reginald H. W. Cox

Padre

28-09-21 01:01 PM

Thats fantastic, than you for taking the time to upload those.

:)

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