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Originally Posted by Wayne Ihaka
I believe there is photo evidence of the large Ruahine badge being worn in the middle east in WW1 on the sun helmet so believe that was obtained in theatre
One of the better belts I've seen - as noted some nice yeomanry badges
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Here is a Ruahine helmet plate worn on a service dress cap, circa August 1915 .Not uncommon to see volunteer period badges worn in New Zealand in WW1 ,prior to going overseas