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Old 14-06-18, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by militarycross View Post
found a line drawing in a Soldier of Fortune magazine. Suggests only WW1.
It suggests incorrectly then as it is a rank badge introduced in Victorian times.

The 8 pointed star is often described as an East Yorks Collar badge but is not as we have established above.

Regularly seen on Ebay mis described.

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