Thanks Kevin.
A Black Swan - an Australian special ! Yes this is absolutely a WW1 pattern badge. The colour and condition just add to it. Although Max Hastings in his new book on the year that was 1914 dispels many of the Mons/Marne campaign myths the rate of fire of the 1st Batt Lincolnshire regiment was akin to machine gun fire. Although sadly them leaving their trenches when under artillery fire was not a myth. A nice badge. Collectors will take more notice in time of dates badges just like War Raised Cavalry and Economy Issue badges.
Cheers Dean.
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