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Originally Posted by jim a
Yes.. you've seen my whole New Zealand collection...I'm going to have to keep my eyes open for more New Zealand badges... they are not found in abundance in my part of Canada... when i do find something I'll be sure to post them... I like the permanent staff collar ... any backround on it would be appreciated... thanks
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Formed in 1911 as a training Corps of 200 NCO's. Disbanded on 9 Januari 1947 with the formation of the New Zealand Army as the Reguar and Territorial Forces had become integrated.
The Permanent Staff recruited subsequent personnel from private soldiers.
The collars are facing inwards.
This info from Corbett - The Regimental Badges of New Zealand, p. 56.
Regards, fougasse1940.