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Old 14-10-16, 07:25 PM
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Default AAC Officers Cap Badge, Post War

A salty old wire embroidered badge for an AAC Officer. @ 29x35mm without surrounding material. Could this have also been worn on a beret?

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Old 14-10-16, 07:32 PM
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It would certainly be more than a little odd to see it actually being worn on anything else!
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Old 14-10-16, 09:09 PM
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Thanks Frank, so a beret badge it is. Was not sure.
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Old 15-10-16, 06:10 AM
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Jack,
This may inform and amuse (?) you.
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Old 15-10-16, 07:24 AM
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fabulous!
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Old 15-10-16, 03:35 PM
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Jack,
It is a good typical example, I should be pleased if I were you.
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A salty old wire embroidered badge for an AAC Officer. @ 29x35mm without surrounding material. Could this have also been worn on a beret?

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Old 15-10-16, 03:44 PM
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Mike your posted link was quite entertaining.

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Old 16-10-16, 09:27 AM
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Lovely story MIke!
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Old 16-10-16, 09:49 AM
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I loved the comment and cartoon ref the QRIH Officer with the tent side hat and teeth!
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Old 16-10-16, 11:11 AM
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A "one-off" AAC alternative officer's headdress???

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Old 16-10-16, 11:29 AM
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Two badged berets I have recorded. Note difference in badge size.

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Old 16-10-16, 11:58 AM
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AAC Officer's beret badge - modern type

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