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2NZEF - 20th Bn Officer's Cap Badge
Hi and apologies for the "newbie" question!
I'd like to obtain an officer's cap badge from Capt Upham's unit, which I believe was the 20th (Canterbury-Otago?) Battalion. However, I have no idea what a "real" one looks like or which dealer(s) may have one, so I'm looking for some pointers and/or examples of what to look for please ... and what to avoid! Thanks in anticipation. Jon |
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he would have worn a NZ General Service 'Onward' badge
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Thanks Wayne, that's much appreciated.
Jon |
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Hi Jon,
Here's a picture of Captain Upham VC and bar. Looks like his cap badge is the usual gilding metal issue, not bronze. Cheers, Tinto |
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Thanks Tinto - Good tip, because I'd have assumed it would be bronze for an officer. Perhaps he kept his pre-commission badge?
Jon |
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Hi Jon,
Many NZ officers wore the gilding metal badge. Bronze badges are rare. Tinto |
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Ah! Thanks for that; good info!
Jon |
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