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Old 21-08-12, 03:41 AM
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Smile 81 Fighter Wing Patch BCOF
New arrival yesterday. Patches and emphemera from a BCOF veteran including this patch.
The patch is 12cms wide.

does any forum member know much about it?
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Old 21-08-12, 04:13 AM
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Very nice Ed - I've never seen that patch before.

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Old 21-08-12, 04:26 AM
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Yeah thanks Mick. Also came with rail and leave passes. Australia and Japan.
Service in WW2 and BCOF.
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Old 21-08-12, 09:34 AM
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Nice bullion patch too!
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Old 26-08-12, 02:23 AM
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http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/68956417

Hi Ed - found this article about the 81st
Great patch indeed
Steve
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Old 26-08-12, 06:52 AM
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Gday Steve, thanks for that.
The best thing about the badge is all the train tickets, Duty movement Orders and other documents that came with it.
Best one is Kirin Beer chit/label stating " Please return all empty bottles The Loss of bottles mean that much less beer for you "
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Here is a handkerchief to match.
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Old 16-11-13, 12:14 AM
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Indeed, very nice patches.

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