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1664	09-04-20 09:28 AM

Combined Operations metal badges

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Hi
I’ve had these two small gilded brass and enamel badges for sometime, can anyone help with what they are?
Thanks
John

mike_vee

09-04-20 10:29 AM

It is shown on Combined Ops website with a blue enamel ribbon on top and described as " what I believe to be a WWII Combined Operations sweetheart brooch worn by wives, mothers or girlfriends."

Scroll down to "Medals with Insignia"

https://www.combinedops.com/INSIGNIA%20IN%20USE.htm

Mike B

09-04-20 02:15 PM

I would agree - I have a slightly smaller one mounted on a silver bar and pin - pretty sure mine is a tie pin

1664	09-04-20 02:24 PM

Thanks you both Mikes, the link shows three similar examples, unofficial badge either worn as a sweetheart or tie pin.

Mike B

11-04-20 06:28 AM

John 1664 - thank you ... yes, that's the one.
All the best
Mike

JON188

11-04-20 08:41 PM

Weirdly the weapon system doesn't look like a tommy gun.

Frank Kelley

12-04-20 04:10 PM

Certainly not a Thompson.

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Originally Posted by JON188 (Post 506083)

Weirdly the weapon system doesn't look like a tommy gun.

1664	12-04-20 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley (Post 506182)

Certainly not a Thompson.

There is a debate on the combined ops site that it might be a pump action shot gun!

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