Hello Lovat, Thank you for alerting me to “Cox’s” book. My octogenarian brain had completely forgotten to consult my copy, including the Errata pages! Thank you also for including those errata pages for any members who may not have had them.
I think, the badge is now more of a mystery as well as in your words, interesting.
An update on my thoughts is (1) It is not a sweetheart badge.
(2) Tracking back about 16 years, one individual has mentioned three others to be in existence, (all right facing). (3) Another person has suggested 40th Bty may under O.C.s support (financially) allowed personell to wear such badge on right collar and standard small grenade on left collar. (I think that’s stretching it a bit!)
(4) If it was made to deceive, why when searching, does it not show up on any auction site? (OOPS, now watch them coming from all directions!) Finally, a correction on my description in first post. The bottom scroll is attached by five “Tabs”, not Lugs. I hope other members might weigh in with their suggestions. Best regards, David J.
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