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Originally Posted by Luke H
You have two original staybrites from the 1970s or later. In the case of the SAS badge these have been produced in prodigious quantities specifically for the collector market so it all hinges on your definition of originality there as it’s likely never been within a mile of anyone in the SAS nor made in a batch intended for them.
The fixings on the thistle are as made, no loops/lugs have been cut and it is not converted. Date-wise it will be 1880s-1907.
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Just to add to Luke's comments... pre-TF thistle badge would still have been worn among some units for a short period follwing the inception of the TF (1908).
The images below show it being worn in the Glengarry and cantle by members of the TF who are
also sporting the 'T/14/LONDON' metal shoulder title (Westlake 1527):
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JT