Welcome to the forum. The badge was introduced in 1902 but with different fittings, and with this slider worn from 1906 until circa 1954. During the First World war in 1916 the badge was left unvoided to speed up production and in 1917 a version with reinforced slider was issued.
Top left 1902-1906, top right 1906-1916 and 1918-1954, bottom left 1917 and bottom right is a bit of a mistery.
I would think they would have retained their badges, but I'm sure more knowledgable members will chime in about that.
Rgds, Thomas
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