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Jackhr

20-01-20 10:17 AM

Can any one tell what these 2 badges are?

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Hi all
just wondering if some kind soul could tell a bit about these 2 Badges please .

Cheers Rob

manchesters

20-01-20 11:03 AM

Rob,

They are arm badges of a style used only in Australia.

The L in wreath is a Gun Layer, RAA

The Star over G in wreath is a 2nd Prize Individual Gunnery prize badge, RAA.

Both fairly modern.

regards

Jackhr

20-01-20 11:32 AM

Thanks for your help

fairlie63

20-01-20 06:34 PM

Rob,

The layer's badge was worn in metal from 1925-1941. Copper oxidised badges were produced in 1927 and worn until about 1931, reappearing in 1940-41.

The 2nd Prize Gunnery badge was worn in metal from 1926, with copper oxidised badges being worn 1926-31, and again 1940-41. Somebody has added a gilding metal star on a CO badge, it wouldn't have been worn like this.

Regards, Keith

Jackhr

20-01-20 08:01 PM

Thanks Keith for your input , so what is the star for ? anything to do with badges ?
Thanks Rob

manchesters

20-01-20 09:02 PM

What Keith is saying is that the star is of the wrong metal, it should match the badge below.

regards

Jackhr

20-01-20 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by manchesters (Post 497878)

What Keith is saying is that the star is of the wrong metal, it should match the badge below.

regards

Thanks Simon any idea what the Star is for ?

Rob

manchesters

20-01-20 09:11 PM

Yes, it denotes 2nd Class.

1st = Crown
3rd - no addition.

regards

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