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Originally Posted by Tinto
Hi Cliff and bc,
Not sure if this helps. Here is a patch for comparison. Measures 7cm wide X 6.5 cm high approx.
Is it upside down?
Cheers, Tinto
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This appears to be a WW2 type 1 patch which was worn at the beginning of WW2 by NZ Forces on the troop ships going to Egypt. The type 1 series was soon replaced by a smaller series overseas. The large type 1 series was also worn for a while by 1 4 and 5 Divisions in New Zealand. NZ Army Distinguishing Patches 1911-1991 has fairly comprehensive details on the patch systems.
As I mentioned previously the material on your oblong patch appears to be different to the 1928 Signals patch.
Quicksilver