Hi Mike
Agreed. It would be nice to find ALL the matching items and that would certainly help solve that issue.
I posted a photo of a large Comrades badge, number 255 I think. If we assume that there might have been a semi-numerical sequence, we could find lower numbers on the larger badges. If anyone is looking for a "project", please examine the numbers on their badges!
Relating to the size question, in the 1920s, many associations reduced the size of their badges and I wonder if this was for reasons of cost or, more possibly, fashion.
I can think of at least three local associations that "downsized" in the late 20's.
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