Selecting a theme is important, whatever the theme may be. Collecting the evoluition of badges for one regiment or corps is one possibility. Or, by division or formation at a particular point in time. The BEF at the time of Dunkirk or the badges for the 21st Army Group, May 1945. "Event" collecting is another theme. The First Day of the Somme units makes for an interesting display. "Family" badges, those worn by relatives is yet another theme. Some collectors collect by nationality, eg Scottish badges, or Irish.
A theme helps keep one on focus and lessens the possibility of a scattered accumulation of badges, and may save costly mistakes.
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