The Old "Chromed" Road again......
I'm sure we went down this road last year, with the same varied responses..... IMO the reasons are varied, a lot of Corps badges that have been chromed and still retain their original fixing method were highly likely to have been because the original owner was attached to a RAC unit. Those that have replacment fittings, pins, brooch clasps etc are more than likely for sweetheart or old comrades usage. The Band theory although not universal has evidence to support it! I have a "Kings Own" (Lancaster) badge which is lugged and chromed which I bought as a "Tank" or "Armoured" Battalion badge, although I cannot which recall which Bn? Can anyone help?
Andy
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