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Originally Posted by jf42
Under what circumstances might a cap badge with prominent stitching of that sort be worn?
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I think it's safe to assume the 'stitching' and economic employment of red cloth is perhaps no more than a little 'poetic licence' on the part of a previous owner.
Something I have been guilty in the past of muddling, and worth a mention here is that this badge is KK2011, as opposed to KK674.
a) KK674 K/C, height: 45mm, with T-E-K honour to lower arm of cross
b) KK675 K/C, height: 50mm,with T-E-K honour to lower arm of cross
c) KK 2011 K/C, height: 55mm, with Ladysmith honour to lower arm of cross, and worn 1905 to 1950s.
The period of issue/wear for KK2011 overlapped with the plastic, economy badge KK2251, which itself was ultimately superseded by the Q/C, plastic, economy KK2012.
Regards,
JT