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Old 24-04-16, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank Kelley View Post
Gentlemen,
All very interesting, I think from this I can safely conclude that a Gaunt example marked London, is certainly earlier than one marked B'ham, there does seem to be no shortage whatsoever of the latter around these days.
Hi Frank,

Very late to this - sorry.

Yes, Gaunt London are earlier than Gaunt B'Ham.

Looking through official info, the Gaunt B'Ham mark was (as far as I can deduce) first recorded in 1966 in relation to A/A badges of The Queen's Regt.

An issue was raised with such marked brass slider badges in tropical conditions.

Basically they fell apart...

Regards,

Chris
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