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Originally Posted by Charliedog012012
I have seen that badge before……..dealer, museum, badge and militaria fair…….but it was clearly identified as Gloucester.
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Hi guys , you know I like to play the "devil's advocate" and post some theories that are easily shot down but occasionally some that are worth checking.
G.C.Co.Ltd : If it was the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company Ltd shouldn't it be G.
A.Co.Ltd ?
The Gloucestershire Aircraft Company Ltd logo is very different to the badge in question and in 1926 , when Gloucestershire was changed to Gloster , the same design was used for their badges.
I also found a photo of a "visitor" badge that was 'tentatively' identified as "GLOSTER AEROPLANE COMPANY"
NB : Sometimes dealers get it wrong but their description is taken as 'fact' and then is used as identification on other sites/listing.
One of my favourites which is currently on two reputable dealer sites :
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Non-combatants who volunteered to drive ambulances during the First World War were designated ‘His Majesty’s New Zealand Transports’ (HMNZT).
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