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Old 01-11-22, 03:35 PM
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Scottish badges beat me. Seems to be 3 part construction, lugs look battered and very old. Hoping this one is ok.
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John
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Old 01-11-22, 03:36 PM
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Sadly the St Andrew is extremely ugly and I would not touch it with a barge pole.
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Old 01-11-22, 03:37 PM
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Another fake I’m afraid.
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Made for Halloween ???????
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Old 01-11-22, 06:11 PM
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I think this is the normal method of
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the St Andrew is extremely ugly
Looks like Homer Simpson.
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Old 02-11-22, 04:09 PM
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Looks like Homer Simpson.
Ha ha ha, that's made me laugh
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Old 02-11-22, 07:53 PM
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It's a badge for Homer's Light Infantry.

Obviously a Duff badge, as per his favourite beer.

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