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Old 02-07-12, 11:16 PM
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Default VIII Recce Officer's Beret with Bullion Badge
As my first post here, I thought there might be some interest in this item.
To my knowledge this is the only example in existence.
It would have been worn by a very high ranking officer, most likely the CO.
The WD stamp dates manufacture to 1944.
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Old 03-07-12, 03:18 PM
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WOW!!! Nice badge Roy, and welcome to the forum!

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Old 03-07-12, 08:11 PM
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Great to see you Greg!
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WOW! Only one I have seen. Very,very nice. Cheers Brian
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I agree, that is a stunning looking bullion badge, very nice. ANyone would be exceptionally pleased to have that one in their collection.

However, I would be careful not to make the assumption it was a high ranking officer that wore it without more investigation. The only genuine bullion 1CACR "Kangaroo" badge I know of was purchased and worn by a Lieutenant. Ordered and made/purchased while on leave in London, it WAS NOT well received by his CO and as such, did not become the regimental officer's fashion...
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I have seen similar bullion for British regiments, fairly sure Car Commander found the London company that made them to order.
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Old 06-07-12, 07:40 PM
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Now that's a nice piece. What an incredible artifact. Thanks for sharing.

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Very nice beret Roy. Saw it on GHW, very nice indeed.

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Hey Jerry, great to see you here!
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