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Its Greek to me...?
Can anyone identify this badge? It looks like Greek or Cypriot writing to the scroll.
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Possibly "Cyprus Home Guard"
http://forum.commandoveterans.org/cd...t/15/3551.page ΑΜΥΝΕΣΟΕ translates to DEFENSE/DEFENCE .
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If I remember correctly it is the Cyprus Defence Force of WW1.
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IWM describes "BADGE, HEADDRESS, CYPRUS, CYPRUS DEFENCE FORCE" as :
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Thank you very much Mike and Hoot.
I found the IWM page noting the Defence Force badge and it would seem to be the one, although during a quick search I've not yet found anything more on the Defence Force itself. It'll give me a little homework! |
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The Cyprus Home Guard 1915
Book Reference: Military Badges Of The British Empire 1914-18
Author: Reginald H. W. Cox
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Thats fantastic, than you for taking the time to upload those.
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