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Originally Posted by Mike H
Have you included RAF in that Chris ?
Ive checked through the information i have and have come up with well over 400 badges.That does not include manufactures errors or blackened badges except for High Wycombe GS.
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Hi Mike,
No have not included RAF although Royal Marines were thrown in (five or six pieces including different types of crown items with different fittings - all official). Most books also include RM with army badges so just continuing the style so to speak.
The High Wycombe GS is actually the Buckinghamshire ACF. There are a few other offical black badges too - 2nd Gurkhas being one of them.
Remember that my count (with exception of ACF and CCF) is based on:
a) Offically authorised at War Office and MoD level - info taken from official documents
b) Believe manufactured - examples exist with manufacturing attributes of era and maker
With the exception of the ACF and CCF the count is not based on 'examples' found in collections. Subdued badeges were never authorised at War Office or MoD level although many were commissioned at regimental level and worn on official duties.
Most fakes are easily spotted but the Gaunt unofficial commissions can be a bit harder especially if they have post anodising manufacturers markings on them.
Regards
Chris