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Originally Posted by mike_vee
I'm guessing you've got the "HMNZ Transports badge" that is a similar style to the silver "Admiralty" one , they are also quite rare over here and go for £80.00 - £100.00.
I wonder if some of the 'painted' modifications were done to make the badges look more like the earlier 'unofficial' ones ?
Here is a horrific modification (on eBay at the moment) , button hole fitting removed and lugs/loops added !  |
AND they've removed almost all trace of the Gaunt mark and the raised number to the back of the crown......
I could see that being worn as a spurious cap badge(?) by someone who felt it lent them some authority.