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Old 01-07-22, 03:06 PM
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Default Metal lapel/hat badges?
I have a collection of badges, most of which i have identified. But these 2 i cannot find anything for. Is anyone able to identify them please?
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Old 01-07-22, 11:27 PM
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Hello Bluebellbez, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 02-07-22, 12:07 AM
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The badge on the left is a Belgian Medical Corps badge.

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Old 02-07-22, 04:23 AM
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Hi

Possibly the other one is Belgian too but maybe Italian with that crown?
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Old 02-07-22, 04:26 AM
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Imagery suggests some kind of anti-aircraft function as those appear to be planes to the upper left of the badge with the chap with the Superman jaw line seems to be holding a shield and casting his gaze skywards.....
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Old 02-07-22, 06:11 AM
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The second badge is Dutch ARP (Air Raid Precautions)

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Old 02-07-22, 05:30 PM
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2nd badge is pre/early WW2 Belgian ARP - or more accurately, Passive Air Defence. Interesting site here detailing their connection with British Civil Defence
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Old 02-07-22, 09:56 PM
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Yes I recognise the Belgian Royal Crown

The Dutch Crown is similar!
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Old 03-07-22, 07:13 AM
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The second badge is Dutch ARP (Air Raid Precautions)

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So sort of "anti-aircraft"....
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Old 03-07-22, 01:10 PM
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I've removed the link I put in #7 above as the site appears to have been hacked and malicious software attached. It's one of those great little sites, lovingly created to highlight one tiny aspect of WW2, in this case, the work of Antwerp Passive Air Defence (PLB - Passieve Luchtbescherming) after liberation at the end of 1944 and it's close ties with British Civil Defence. Shame to see sites like this falling by the wayside and not being recovered. PLB badges I once owned; pre war and post war (the larger badge, worn on the Adrian - style helmet). Mike
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Old 03-07-22, 01:14 PM
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Sorry, forgot the photo.
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